Question about Backbone security cover

[Yeeper]

can you install just the top deck lid portion? I understand obviously it won’t be secure because you can fold the rear seats down, but I need to be able to slide things like my hockey sticks and skii’s toward the front. My feeling it will be a little better at least than have no cover at all...

Thanks in advance!

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[Sting_NC_USA]

Yes, it's possible. You can add/remove the front portion anytime you want. It's about a 5 minute do/undo.

That said, you could also cut out a small portion of that front section to accomplish exactly what you're looking to achieve for a pass-through, while still keeping people out of there.

 

[Yeeper]

Yes, it's possible. You can add/remove the front portion anytime you want. It's about a 5 minute do/undo.

That said, you could also cut out a small portion of that front section to accomplish exactly what you're looking to achieve for a pass-through, while still keeping people out of there.

Yeah I was thinking of that too, cutting a hole. But I also want to be able to use the Deep Sleep air mattress that fits in the back, so I don’t want to have to take the backbone all apart each time if that makes sense.

 

[Maximusdafarmer]

I swear I remember seeing a product that had an opening to allow just like what you are talking about but I cannot seem to find it now.

 

[Maximusdafarmer]

But it was a small opening so if you wanted to retain the ability to use the mattress it would not work anyway

 

[Jebiruph]

can you install just the top deck lid portion? I understand obviously it won’t be secure because you can fold the rear seats down, but I need to be able to slide things like my hockey sticks and skii’s toward the front. My feeling it will be a little better at least than have no cover at all...

Thanks in advance!

I would say no because that piece is what secures the front of the top deck to the jeep. Without it, the top deck is only attached by the rear corners.

 

[Yeeper]

But it was a small opening so if you wanted to retain the ability to use the mattress it would not work anyway

Yeah I think the Slipstream is the one you’re thinking of. It just doesn’t look as sleek to me though.

 

[Maximusdafarmer]

Yeah I think the Slipstream is the one you’re thinking of. It just doesn’t look as sleek to me though.

Yep you are right on both counts.

 

[Jebiruph]

can you install just the top deck lid portion? I understand obviously it won’t be secure because you can fold the rear seats down, but I need to be able to slide things like my hockey sticks and skii’s toward the front. My feeling it will be a little better at least than have no cover at all...

Thanks in advance!

Changing my previous answer after I remembered there are holes in the top. The one closest to the rollbar is for a hard top bolt, I don't know what the other hole is for, but either one could be utilized to hold the top down.

I also fabricated a secure storage net with a pvc frame. I believe the frame could be adapted to secure your items, similar to how you want to use the backbone, but much cheaper. I posted it in the what did you do to your jeep jl today thread, #9194. The cross pieces would have to be higher (so equipment can slide under) and maybe more of them instead of the net.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-your-jeep-jl-today.3033/page-613#post-433962

 

[Jeep Number 8]

Yeah I think the Slipstream is the one you’re thinking of. It just doesn’t look as sleek to me though.

Totally agree. I own a BACKBONE and it fits perfect and looks awesome. I had it on a 2018 JL Sahara soft top which I just traded for a 2019 JL Sahara Hard top. If anyone wants my JL Backbone for 2018 and newer soft top, email me at [email protected]. I am asking $300 for it and its in excellent shape but wont fit a hard top.

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