I also converted the back seat cushion volume into storage. Used stock metal pan of OEM rear seat back, stock upholstery carpet glued to it. Let it swing down forward as stock with rear bottom cushion discarded. With seat back cushion removed you pick up about 4" deep width of seat back volume to the storage volume under stock bottom seat. Could add storage pouches to pan. I added a piano hinged panel of plywood extending forward from seat pan top edge to meet rear of driver/passenger seat bases, supported with added extension contacting floor pan for support. Added a lot of storage volume for tools, recovery gear, travel necessities, smooth floor for gkids/dogs. sleeping room for travel/camoing sleeping. Also, replaced stock 4-door Sport driver/passenger seats with 2-door Sport seats that fold forward for improved access to the storage space described above.....easy access to AR mounted to folding sat backs in scabbards.
There is a lot of wasted volume behind the window molle panel. Think I'll use a piano hinge along the top, screwed to the metal trim strip. find some unlocking fastners for the bottom. Put seldom used items behind panel maybe in molle pouches. Will put heavy tinting on window to prevent seeing the storage. Noticed really large volumes behind the side trim panel you removed. might be worthwhile to make hinged box with surface surround flange...think wall safe sheet metal box....to inset into the wall panel......like the famous rear cubby hole. Might hinge the cubby hole molle panel you installed, extend upward to fully cover cubby hole. I also have a Jeep OEM plastic formed storage box that is about as thick as the rear wheel bulge from the cubby wall, has a locking hinged top door., screws to cubby trim wall. Back is cut out for access to the cubby volume. Only one I've ever seen, found in salvage yard on a XJ.
There is a lot of wasted volume behind the window molle panel. Think I'll use a piano hinge along the top, screwed to the metal trim strip. find some unlocking fastners for the bottom. Might hinge from bottom for "tilt out" panel. Put seldom used items behind panel maybe in molle pouches. If quarter glass is not factory tinted, put heavy tinting on window to prevent seeing the storage. Noticed really large volumes behind the side trim panel you removed. might be worthwhile to make hinged box with surface surround flange...think wall safe sheet metal box....to inset into the wall panel......like the famous rear cubby hole. If spare tire is not mounted on left panel, could do this safe box design on both quarter trim panels. To avoid destroying the stock panels, use 1/4" marine plywood, trace panel onto it, use it to replace OEM panel., cover plywood with your choice of material.Might hinge the cubby hole molle panel you installed, extend upward to fully cover cubby hole. I also have a Jeep OEM plastic formed storage box that is about as thick as the rear wheel bulge from the cubby wall, has a locking hinged top door., screws to cubby trim wall. Back is cut out for access to the cubby volume. Only one I've ever seen, found in salvage yard on a XJ. Note how the quarter windows are captured by the window seals. might use a length of steel angle slipped into the window channel ....captured wth the glass....drill mounting holes in the side extending perpendicular from the window to mount the molle plate tabs. One might also bend a "Z" tab to capture in weatherstrip channel and match mounting holes into molle plate....real clean, stronger installation. Consider rubber strip between "z" tab and glass. Tucks molle plate closer to the window using that wasted volume behind molle plate.
Would be easy to cut a 1/8-1/4 panel the exact size of the quarter window panel.....remove glass to use as template. Install it in place of the window, which is just held in place with the rubber weatherseal. Paint to match or contrast body colot. Offers great security improvement versus window glass, a lot of creativity offered for storage box inside.
That looks good! I removed those 2 side windows and replaced them with aluminium panels, then mounted a 10 litre Rotopax container to the outside of each one. It works really well but I’d love that Molle panel storage on the inside.
You should have those brackets facing away from the glass incase someone breaks the glass they can't unscrew the panel since it also doubles as a protective cage for the window
It really is a great product and the best value for a product like this. I suggest in your instructions you address a backing plate as most XJs have brittle plastic since all are over 20 years old!
Have been eyeing these. Was thinking of going with the jcr offroad ones due to how well they fit and ease of install, but these panels look every bit as quality for a wayyyy better price. Have the rear storage compartment panel from these guys and it's super well made.
@@RyanNash20 JCR version comes powder coated and had a more straightforward installation bracket as it bolts into one of the seat belt brackets. But if you don't mind a little painting and fab work these are a much better deal!
I guess so if you can figure out a bracket configuration. Would definitely hold more weight. Since this video traveled thousands of miles across country with lots of tools attached and still sturdy like the day I mounted
I also converted the back seat cushion volume into storage. Used stock metal pan of OEM rear seat back, stock upholstery carpet glued to it. Let it swing down forward as stock with rear bottom cushion discarded. With seat back cushion removed you pick up about 4" deep width of seat back volume to the storage volume under stock bottom seat. Could add storage pouches to pan. I added a piano hinged panel of plywood extending forward from seat pan top edge to meet rear of driver/passenger seat bases, supported with added extension contacting floor pan for support. Added a lot of storage volume for tools, recovery gear, travel necessities, smooth floor for gkids/dogs. sleeping room for travel/camoing sleeping. Also, replaced stock 4-door Sport driver/passenger seats with 2-door Sport seats that fold forward for improved access to the storage space described above.....easy access to AR mounted to folding sat backs in scabbards.
There is a lot of wasted volume behind the window molle panel. Think I'll use a piano hinge along the top, screwed to the metal trim strip. find some unlocking fastners for the bottom. Put seldom used items behind panel maybe in molle pouches. Will put heavy tinting on window to prevent seeing the storage. Noticed really large volumes behind the side trim panel you removed. might be worthwhile to make hinged box with surface surround flange...think wall safe sheet metal box....to inset into the wall panel......like the famous rear cubby hole. Might hinge the cubby hole molle panel you installed, extend upward to fully cover cubby hole. I also have a Jeep OEM plastic formed storage box that is about as thick as the rear wheel bulge from the cubby wall, has a locking hinged top door., screws to cubby trim wall. Back is cut out for access to the cubby volume. Only one I've ever seen, found in salvage yard on a XJ.
There is a lot of wasted volume behind the window molle panel. Think I'll use a piano hinge along the top, screwed to the metal trim strip. find some unlocking fastners for the bottom. Might hinge from bottom for "tilt out" panel. Put seldom used items behind panel maybe in molle pouches. If quarter glass is not factory tinted, put heavy tinting on window to prevent seeing the storage. Noticed really large volumes behind the side trim panel you removed. might be worthwhile to make hinged box with surface surround flange...think wall safe sheet metal box....to inset into the wall panel......like the famous rear cubby hole. If spare tire is not mounted on left panel, could do this safe box design on both quarter trim panels. To avoid destroying the stock panels, use 1/4" marine plywood, trace panel onto it, use it to replace OEM panel., cover plywood with your choice of material.Might hinge the cubby hole molle panel you installed, extend upward to fully cover cubby hole. I also have a Jeep OEM plastic formed storage box that is about as thick as the rear wheel bulge from the cubby wall, has a locking hinged top door., screws to cubby trim wall. Back is cut out for access to the cubby volume. Only one I've ever seen, found in salvage yard on a XJ.
Note how the quarter windows are captured by the window seals. might use a length of steel angle slipped into the window channel ....captured wth the glass....drill mounting holes in the side extending perpendicular from the window to mount the molle plate tabs. One might also bend a "Z" tab to capture in weatherstrip channel and match mounting holes into molle plate....real clean, stronger installation. Consider rubber strip between "z" tab and glass. Tucks molle plate closer to the window using that wasted volume behind molle plate.
Would be easy to cut a 1/8-1/4 panel the exact size of the quarter window panel.....remove glass to use as template. Install it in place of the window, which is just held in place with the rubber weatherseal. Paint to match or contrast body colot. Offers great security improvement versus window glass, a lot of creativity offered for storage box inside.
That looks good! I removed those 2 side windows and replaced them with aluminium panels, then mounted a 10 litre Rotopax container to the outside of each one. It works really well but I’d love that Molle panel storage on the inside.
I've seen a rotopax mod like you are describing, looks cool and functional
@@MajorWeakness yes, I keep fuel on one side and water on the other. I go camping a lot so it’s very handy :)
Nice job Major.You would think they would have given some instructions for installing their products....😁😁
You would think so
I think I might go with these.... but add a 1/4" hole at all of the gap joints just to add more functionality
Sounds like a great idea
You should have those brackets facing away from the glass incase someone breaks the glass they can't unscrew the panel since it also doubles as a protective cage for the window
Good point
Thanks for the video! Instructions are in the works.
It really is a great product and the best value for a product like this. I suggest in your instructions you address a backing plate as most XJs have brittle plastic since all are over 20 years old!
Have been eyeing these. Was thinking of going with the jcr offroad ones due to how well they fit and ease of install, but these panels look every bit as quality for a wayyyy better price. Have the rear storage compartment panel from these guys and it's super well made.
@@RyanNash20 JCR version comes powder coated and had a more straightforward installation bracket as it bolts into one of the seat belt brackets. But if you don't mind a little painting and fab work these are a much better deal!
More storage…Groovy!
That's dope!!
Yes very dope, thank you for watching!
@@MajorWeakness I need that for my anti zombie 🧟 plan LOL 😆
@@edtheoldtechguy yes you can store your zombie eliminating devices on it!
Nice video! Would you think rivnuts through the sheet metal would work better?
I guess so if you can figure out a bracket configuration. Would definitely hold more weight. Since this video traveled thousands of miles across country with lots of tools attached and still sturdy like the day I mounted