GovtMule
NTC’s SoA, Chief Sarcasm Officer-Self Appointed
Lifetime Member
I have scoured the market looking for a rear gate that swings out with a shelf for the cargo. It just doesn’t exist for a Talon. Having seen AED’s work on Talon tree kickers and other things, I reached out and asked if he would make me what I wanted. My wants were simple in my mind, but probably difficult to fabricate from scratch. I wanted 2 mounting points on the cage only, with nothing going down to the hitch area. I wanted a shelf that would accommodate a cooler (or other boxes) that would swing out of the way when opened and not rattle and squeak when in motion. I wanted it to look good all while being functional. I dropped my Talon off to David the Friday before the TN/Alabama game in Kentucky. Picked it up this past Friday and it was worth the wait. The design, welds, functionality, and everything else you can think of are perfect for me. He KNOCKED it out of the park. FWIW the space is designed to accommodate a Yeti 45 cooler, but it’s big enough for a full size Packout if you choose. Mounting for the items is on you though.
I told him that there was definitely a market for what I was asking for, if he was willing to design and build it. His plan is to make them moving forward for shipment. I will say this, there are a lot of adjustments to get it into place and for it to function properly. If you are doing a DIY install be patient, it will work but you’ll have to have a slight bit of mechanical aptitude. Once it’s in place you won’t be disappointed. He told me that I could advertise for him and even give his phone number out, but I’m not gonna post it here. If you want to contact him via phone and can’t find his number, DM me and I’ll send it to you. He can be reached via Facebook at AED Fabrication and Design. I think if you use the goggles his number pops up as well. If not I’ll give it to you. He’s a really good dude that takes an incredible amount of pride in what he builds.
Those that know me know that I’m extremely OCD as far as my accessories go. I have ZERO issues with what he made me. It’s PERFECT! I suggested he become a vendor here as our community alone could keep him busy for a while, and he said he was going to look into it. Felt like it would be worth the expense.
Here’s some shots from fab to completion.
I told him that there was definitely a market for what I was asking for, if he was willing to design and build it. His plan is to make them moving forward for shipment. I will say this, there are a lot of adjustments to get it into place and for it to function properly. If you are doing a DIY install be patient, it will work but you’ll have to have a slight bit of mechanical aptitude. Once it’s in place you won’t be disappointed. He told me that I could advertise for him and even give his phone number out, but I’m not gonna post it here. If you want to contact him via phone and can’t find his number, DM me and I’ll send it to you. He can be reached via Facebook at AED Fabrication and Design. I think if you use the goggles his number pops up as well. If not I’ll give it to you. He’s a really good dude that takes an incredible amount of pride in what he builds.
Those that know me know that I’m extremely OCD as far as my accessories go. I have ZERO issues with what he made me. It’s PERFECT! I suggested he become a vendor here as our community alone could keep him busy for a while, and he said he was going to look into it. Felt like it would be worth the expense.
Here’s some shots from fab to completion.
. Looks great 
, let's get some industrial, or Kevlar or Twaron, bubble wrap on it and keep it garaged with nice LED lighting and velvet ropes surrounding it and, like at SEMA, photos and descriptions of how it came to be and please do not touch signing. 
Just my opinion.
