Alu-Cab Shadow Awn Awning Installation Part 2 - 100 Series Land Cruiser Overland Rig Build

This is part 2 of our Alu-Cab Shadow Awn Awning Installation on our 100 Series Land Cruiser Overland Rig. In this video we install the canvas case, install the mounting brackets, attach it to our frontrunner slimline 2 rack, and install the tensioning strap. We love this awning and it has been our best mod so far!
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[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

Could not work out how to do that last bit with the tensioning strap. This video was a HUGE help. Many thanks from Australia cobber. Awning is on a Gladiator but other vehicle is a much loved 100 Series that simply will not stop! thanks again.

[@luxcruisers7870]

Well done guys, thanks for keeping the 100-series alive!

[@BradyAdventures]

Thanks man! There's talk around here of adding a second 100 😁

[@luxcruisers7870]

@@BradyAdventures I can't see a downside to that!

[@BradyAdventures]

@@luxcruisers7870 Definitely not 😁 been working on the wife for a while 😂

[@Amos_Adventures]

Thanks very useful!!!

[@vincentreyes5841]

Enjoyed both videos. Bought a Alu cab awning and I am sure this will help. Thanks

[@BradyAdventures]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed them, good luck on your build.

[@RUMble_AK49]

👍. Like the 💯 project videos keep em coming. Not much content with 100s lately on KZbin.

[@BradyAdventures]

Thanks man! I got tons more coming!

[@sinistra328]

Great install/setup video.

[@BradyAdventures]

Thanks man!

[@VeryCoolJeep]

Getting mine soon

[@BradyAdventures]

nice! enjoy it's still my favorite thing or maybe the falcon but there close 😆

[@dubprocesslbc]

Would you recommend putting the brackets on the 270 awning first and then doing a test fit to the frontrunner slimline, mark, then drill?

[@BradyAdventures]

definently a decent idea. I didn't do it that way since i wanted the front bracket to land direcly between two of the racks load slates. This didn't align to the awnings predrilled holes so i had to attach the brackets to the rack and transfer measurements to the awning frame. if you don't do it that way you will need to drill through one of the slates as well. let me know if that makes sense.

[@silloh7009]

What size/type of riveting tool did you use? Was that part difficult?

[@xarr0wsx]

How is the awning holding up? I’m about to buy a 3 year old used 270 shadow awning that was on my used 4-5 times Thanks

[@stuartpocock2837]

Looks good! What's the wind noise like, Chuck? Inquiring minds want to know ;)

[@BradyAdventures]

Thanks man! It is funny you ask, I was really worried about it but it never bothered me much. There is certainly some especially if you have the window down but not bad at all. The zippers were driving me a little crazy since they jingle around against each other so I make sure they are in the back. I can still hear them but got used to it and bet some people would find it pleasing. Hope you are doing well, I am planning on a ram mount mod before the first big trip in the spring ;-)

[@stuartpocock2837]

@@BradyAdventures Great! I'll send you some more pictures later today.

[@BradyAdventures]

@@stuartpocock2837 Perfect! Thanks man!

[@harirao12345]

Good video! How long did the install take?

[@BradyAdventures]

Thanks! I can't remember exactly how long it took but I would say a few hours. I had to figure out exactly where on the awning and rack for the mounts to fit best. I had to drill the awning from for the mounts and drill 4 holes in the rack for the mount bolts. Most of the time was spent making sure everything was where I wanted it before I drilled. Now I can take the awning on or off in about 15min.

[@ollehunt821]

5:52 its looks like a 40 serie front

[@BradyAdventures]

Wow I missed that it totally does!

[@caljamz]

I am disappointed to the amount of drilling and rioting that you have to do. When you pay for the awning, the parts should be pre-drilled with the holes. I understand that the placement for the rack to the may be one of the reasons why it was left to the owners and having to drill thru the bag, but some how some way, there should be a way that they can make it more user friendly since not everyone have the tools to put the awning up themselves.