Secure storage in trunk ?

[ChattVol]

The main obstacle holding me back from trading my hardtop for a soft top is lack security for my laptop, golf clubs and anything else in the car. I do a decent amount of travel and dont want the hassle of having to worry about removing everything all the time. I've installed the rear seat recline kit which slightly reclines the back seat and dont have a subwoofer. Is there a security storage compartment that could work for the trunk?

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[GringoStar]

Check out the offering from Tuffy. I don't have it but it looks promising.

 

[DivingPyrate]

I like the backbone, with cargo carrier myself

 

[Jeep Number 8]

Check out the offering from Tuffy. I don't have it but it looks promising.

I like the Tuffy the best because you can remove the lid and back to be able to carry large objects when needed. Unfortunately it wont fit with the Alpine subwoofer but Tuffy emailed me and said they will have a unit that will fit the sub. in about three weeks.

 

[Rollbar]

I want the backbone as well.. unfortunately we need someone to swing by with their 2 door so they can do the modifications for the JL

 

[am1978]

Am I wrong on the pics, or does the backbone solution bolt into the hardtop holes? If so, when the top is off, it’s not secure like the tuffy because someone can just unscrew it. Am I wrong?

 

[Rollbar]

You are incorrect on your assumption on the backbone. It bolts from underneath not showing any screws. Here is a video link to an installation.

 

[am1978]

Thanks. Lol, this is the thread I saw earlier today. Looks like the guy on this thread used the hardtop quick bolts on top? He needs to watch the video, it doesn’t look installed correctly.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/is-there-a-cargo-cover-option.9109/page-2#post-292569

 

[AP_Rubi_18]

You are incorrect on your assumption on the backbone. It bolts from underneath not showing any screws. Here is a video link to an installation.

Too bad this won’t work for soft top.... can’t wait to see an option that works for soft top and subwoofer!

 

[Rollbar]

Why wouldn't this work on the softtop? as far as the subwoofer. I'm sure that could be relocated if necessary.

 

[AP_Rubi_18]

Why wouldn't this work on the softtop? as far as the subwoofer. I'm sure that could be relocated if necessary.

It must be the mecanish that is in place to operate/support the soft top.... it says in their website very clear “Fits Hard Top 4 door JL's (2018-present)”

 

[Kdm6174]

It doesn’t fit the soft top bc the soft top has pieces that attach to the corners of the tub of the tailgate. The backbone tailgate piece needs to sit flush on the tub for the hard top version. They are in the process of making a soft top version of the tailgate piece.

The piece is screwed on the tub but also has screws underneath that make it secure.

I have a subwoofer and it fits. I have also modified it to work w my soft top...I didn’t install the tailgate piece...so I lose the security feature. Patiently waiting for w new tailgate piece to run w the soft top.

 

[JeepMax]

Yup, I have encountered this issue. I am glad to hear they are coming up with a part as I would like to use it with both tops.

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