Parcel shelf

Post by **si import** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:40 pm

Hi guys . After some info.
Does anyone no if the parcel shelf section can be removed without causing any issues. It's looks to me like it maybe structural to the shell but I could be wrong. It's this section in the picture

Cheers jon

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:00 pm

in my opinon i would have to say no as it seems to brace between the rear side windows and rear window may even offer some side impact protection , depends if your planning on complete removal and putting some bracing back in but less of it

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:41 pm

From my experience of popping two rear windows in a 4th gen from driving up my parent's bullnose drive at a jaunty angle in the midst of a freezing winter, suggesting the chassis twisted, I'd suggest the chassis needs all the help it can get.

I considered removing mine, but I'd replace it with something else more appealing.

Even with a Tramroad brace I'd say the additional bracing is required.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:16 pm

Structural.

You will get awful scuttle shake/chassis twist without it there, I reckon.

Post by **si import** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:45 am

Cheers for the replies guys . Yeah I would replace it with something else . I think I may just leave it how it is though .
Cheers jon