BobK
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- Bob
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My 2018 JLUR's cargo area is getting a bit crowded with the various tools and accessories that I like to carry. I have looked at a few of the aftermarket drawer/shelf/storage solutions that are out there, but either the price tag is too much (ARB) or the functionality is not what I'm looking for. As a result, I am toying with the idea of building my own.
Today, I took a few pieces of cardboard, some tape, my knife, and a tape measure and set about building template of what I want. Here is a pic of what I've come up with so far -
I am thinking about 10" high and with a hinged top and hydraulic pistons on each side to hold it up when opened. I have left a space on the passenger side for the sub-woofer and notched it on the drivers side to wrap around the roll bar housing. Right now my plan is construct the sides with 1 x 10 lumber using right angle brackets to secure all the side and then make the top with particle board. I would then cover all the sides and top with automotive carpeting material. I am unsure if I will leave the existing carpeting floor panel and lift up access to the under-floor cargo area or if I will unbolt all the carpet and tie-down pieces and let that extra storage space simply be available from the lift up lid.
I'm posting this for several reasons. If anyone knows of an affordable aftermarket solution that does pretty much the same thing, speak up. Or, if anyone has any thoughts or ideas on constructing this thing, speak up I'd love to hear your ideas.
Today, I took a few pieces of cardboard, some tape, my knife, and a tape measure and set about building template of what I want. Here is a pic of what I've come up with so far -
I am thinking about 10" high and with a hinged top and hydraulic pistons on each side to hold it up when opened. I have left a space on the passenger side for the sub-woofer and notched it on the drivers side to wrap around the roll bar housing. Right now my plan is construct the sides with 1 x 10 lumber using right angle brackets to secure all the side and then make the top with particle board. I would then cover all the sides and top with automotive carpeting material. I am unsure if I will leave the existing carpeting floor panel and lift up access to the under-floor cargo area or if I will unbolt all the carpet and tie-down pieces and let that extra storage space simply be available from the lift up lid.
I'm posting this for several reasons. If anyone knows of an affordable aftermarket solution that does pretty much the same thing, speak up. Or, if anyone has any thoughts or ideas on constructing this thing, speak up I'd love to hear your ideas.
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