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Everyones biggest concern with the Soft top or running naked on the wrangler is securing your STUFF, at least that was my main concern as the wrangler has little built in lockable safe space. I looked at all the aftermarket security options including under-seat boxes, tailgate boxes non of these really provided much secure space. I was close to pulling the trigger on the Tuffy cargo area Box (a little over $400) however it is a product that is not very attractive and is just a four walled box that ends up wasting the side space of the cargo area.
Then I found Diabolical Inc. which makes the Slipstream security system for the JK they had just developed one for the JL (I paid $629 on sale). This is a well thought out engineered system that turns your entire cargo area in to a secure space (like having a lockable hard Tonneau cover on your pick up bed). Unlike the Tuffy box that is just that a box on the floor whereas the Slipstream creates a modular deck across the entire cargo area and a walled off back seat.
The Features: because of the modular features the Slipstream provides trunk like security with the versatility of quick folding or removal of the center top deck which basically opens up the entire usable cargo area. The next option to open up even more is the front wall (behind the back seats) swings down or can easily be removed in a matter of seconds to now provide open space from the tail gate to the front seats. Access to the secure area is easy via the open tail gate or a lockable access door located behind the driver side back seat. Once the enclosure is locked and the tailgate closed it is as secure as most car trunks.
The Installation: this was in part the only issue I have with the Slipstream security system as the instruction were based on the JK with little to no reference to the JL installation that definitely has significant installation differences, especially JL's with the alpine subwoofer as there is NO access to tighten the nuts and bolts in that area so you have get creative and still there is one nut that cannot even be put on, so I had to drill and add screws.
Update: Alan from Diabolical emailed me tonight and said he was aware of the bolt issues by the sub and that actually is a major installation change, so now to address this I have the dismantle one side of the system and then put it back together again, they NEVER should have shipped these without proper and current instructions as that added at least a couple extra hours to the installation especially now that I have to remove the hard top again and deal with this which is another couple hours...
My only other complaint was the quality of the powder coating there were numerous parts that had severely blotchy/spattered finish, so finish quality control is less than desirable, I assume these are over spray blotches and not underlying rust, even then I am not pleased with the finish. (Diabolical also responded to this by email they blew it off as likely issues with the spray guns, this is understandable but does not address the cosmetic issues and the poor finish work).
It is a good thing I was not paying someone to install this as it would have cost way more than I paid for it. The Slipstream security enclosure is a great concept and potentially the BEST option out there however I am disappointed in their response to rectify these issues and neglect to ship without the proper instructions creating all this extra work as well as the poor finish work.
The Rails on top allow you to use the deck as a 2nd level and you can strap down anything on top
The Top Deck folds back for more access (you can also remove the top deck by removing 4 pins located in each corner (takes about 1 minute to remove)
You can also just open it up completely
For quick access for small items there is a lockable door located right behind the drivers side rear seat
One of the big complaints with the soft tops is safely storing the windows , this is a bag I got on Amazon that holds all the windows (rear window id folded with a filler to prevent creasing. Here is a tread that shows storing the windows https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...3-the-cost-of-mopar-and-more-fuctional.17482/
As you can see it is a perfect fit with room left over and now I do not have to worry about my windows walking off when I am parked somewhere...
I have both the soft and the hard tops, the Diabolical Slipstream security system works well with both tops, being in Seattle it is hard top for a few more months so here it is with the Hard Top on
Below is a picture of the Powder Coat issues I discussed above
Then I found Diabolical Inc. which makes the Slipstream security system for the JK they had just developed one for the JL (I paid $629 on sale). This is a well thought out engineered system that turns your entire cargo area in to a secure space (like having a lockable hard Tonneau cover on your pick up bed). Unlike the Tuffy box that is just that a box on the floor whereas the Slipstream creates a modular deck across the entire cargo area and a walled off back seat.
The Features: because of the modular features the Slipstream provides trunk like security with the versatility of quick folding or removal of the center top deck which basically opens up the entire usable cargo area. The next option to open up even more is the front wall (behind the back seats) swings down or can easily be removed in a matter of seconds to now provide open space from the tail gate to the front seats. Access to the secure area is easy via the open tail gate or a lockable access door located behind the driver side back seat. Once the enclosure is locked and the tailgate closed it is as secure as most car trunks.
The Installation: this was in part the only issue I have with the Slipstream security system as the instruction were based on the JK with little to no reference to the JL installation that definitely has significant installation differences, especially JL's with the alpine subwoofer as there is NO access to tighten the nuts and bolts in that area so you have get creative and still there is one nut that cannot even be put on, so I had to drill and add screws.
Update: Alan from Diabolical emailed me tonight and said he was aware of the bolt issues by the sub and that actually is a major installation change, so now to address this I have the dismantle one side of the system and then put it back together again, they NEVER should have shipped these without proper and current instructions as that added at least a couple extra hours to the installation especially now that I have to remove the hard top again and deal with this which is another couple hours...
My only other complaint was the quality of the powder coating there were numerous parts that had severely blotchy/spattered finish, so finish quality control is less than desirable, I assume these are over spray blotches and not underlying rust, even then I am not pleased with the finish. (Diabolical also responded to this by email they blew it off as likely issues with the spray guns, this is understandable but does not address the cosmetic issues and the poor finish work).
It is a good thing I was not paying someone to install this as it would have cost way more than I paid for it. The Slipstream security enclosure is a great concept and potentially the BEST option out there however I am disappointed in their response to rectify these issues and neglect to ship without the proper instructions creating all this extra work as well as the poor finish work.
The Rails on top allow you to use the deck as a 2nd level and you can strap down anything on top
The Top Deck folds back for more access (you can also remove the top deck by removing 4 pins located in each corner (takes about 1 minute to remove)
You can also just open it up completely
For quick access for small items there is a lockable door located right behind the drivers side rear seat
One of the big complaints with the soft tops is safely storing the windows , this is a bag I got on Amazon that holds all the windows (rear window id folded with a filler to prevent creasing. Here is a tread that shows storing the windows https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...3-the-cost-of-mopar-and-more-fuctional.17482/
As you can see it is a perfect fit with room left over and now I do not have to worry about my windows walking off when I am parked somewhere...
I have both the soft and the hard tops, the Diabolical Slipstream security system works well with both tops, being in Seattle it is hard top for a few more months so here it is with the Hard Top on
Below is a picture of the Powder Coat issues I discussed above
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