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Molle panel quick attachment idea

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by tk421, Jun 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM.

  1. Jun 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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    tk421

    tk421 [OP] Breaking things just to fix them.

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    To further my frustration with molle panels, I've come up with a decent solution that minimizes the time to attach and remove stuff from your panel.

    Parts list:
    Velcro and clip (clips come with Velcro)
    Slide buckle or cam lock buckle thing

    You take the Velcro and run it through the clip. Attach Velcro to itself. Slide this through whatever you want to attach. The clip now can just slide through the molle hole and acts as the top end. The Velcro extension sticking out of the bottom of whatever you are attaching just has to go in and out of two molle holes below. You then run the Velcro through the buckle (which I only show in the close up with the bag), pull it tight and attach back on itself. I tuck it up under the bag and the part that sticks out is my quick release removal.

    It's very possible my description is terrible. I'll just vouch for this being a super quick install and removal. Stays tight with the self attaching Velcro. I wanted the 2" clasp similar to the photo however it was gigantic.

    Alt method. Second photo showing a clip at the top and bottom: Use the smaller cam lock buckle as shown in the photo and use a 2" clip to create tension before clasping.

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  2. Jun 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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    freaking EXCELLENT. Ive been struggling with just velcro straps and the wife is getting very annoyed. Thank you for posting this
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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    tk421

    tk421 [OP] Breaking things just to fix them.

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    You're welcome. It drives me to cuss when I would try other methods.

    I hope it makes sense. I did a terrible job of capturing how the clasp works. The cam lock is probably the best method for ease of use but I didn't like having a separate clip bobbing around. The 2 inch slide buckle works really well because it doesn't slide back through the hole and kinda holds itself as you run the velcro through it. I think the key is the cool velcro that is both hooks/loops. That really helps.

    One thing I didnt mention. On the bottom of whatever you are strapping, you do need to go in and then out of two molle panel holes. This may be obvious, but just wanted to mention it.
     
  4. Jun 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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    tk421

    tk421 [OP] Breaking things just to fix them.

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    Drawing for clarity.

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  5. Jun 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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    Thank you for the drawing. The two inch clip at the top. How is that secured to the Molle or is it that the 2 inch cant "pull through" the molle
     

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