Did this back in April when I first got the JKU. Drawers were a must as my small Action Packer was just sliding around. By the end of it it only cost me maybe $450 instead of like $1000 for a very basic system.
So the break down...
I have the Alpine sound system it the jeep with the Sub in the little trunk space. I took some 4inch by 6inch scrap 3/4inch plywood and layer it 2 high under the base to keep the base off the sub. After a few months I have not noticed any issues with sound!
the passenger side fits my cooler and a "shopping basket" ontop of the cooler. The back of the passenger side is open so I can lay the seat down and carry longer cargo. And a cut out for easy access to the 12volt plug.
The driver side is 2 drawers, nothing fancy. There is space between the back of the bottom drawer and the backside of the seat, I mounted my bottle Jack there. All I got to do is flip the seat down and undo a bungy cord.
The top shelve is nothing fancy either, I have since laid down some rubber matting, and trimmed it with some aluminum angle.
Running it since April things I would change....
Instead of the drawers ontop of each other I would put them side by side and have them lower. I'm short and when I eventually lift it I may have issues getting to the top drawer. But at the same time I like that the passenger side is closed it and hides things from view and keeps things contained... so could go either way.
A better locking system! The barrel slide latches allow for some play and I do hear the slides rattling around when driving.
So I may build a revised version in the spring... maybe.
So the break down...
I have the Alpine sound system it the jeep with the Sub in the little trunk space. I took some 4inch by 6inch scrap 3/4inch plywood and layer it 2 high under the base to keep the base off the sub. After a few months I have not noticed any issues with sound!
the passenger side fits my cooler and a "shopping basket" ontop of the cooler. The back of the passenger side is open so I can lay the seat down and carry longer cargo. And a cut out for easy access to the 12volt plug.
The driver side is 2 drawers, nothing fancy. There is space between the back of the bottom drawer and the backside of the seat, I mounted my bottle Jack there. All I got to do is flip the seat down and undo a bungy cord.
The top shelve is nothing fancy either, I have since laid down some rubber matting, and trimmed it with some aluminum angle.
Running it since April things I would change....
Instead of the drawers ontop of each other I would put them side by side and have them lower. I'm short and when I eventually lift it I may have issues getting to the top drawer. But at the same time I like that the passenger side is closed it and hides things from view and keeps things contained... so could go either way.
A better locking system! The barrel slide latches allow for some play and I do hear the slides rattling around when driving.
So I may build a revised version in the spring... maybe.
