Wrangler Rear Cargo Storage Drawers & Pull out table

[Ryan Welch]

I wanted to build a rear cargo drawer system for my 2016 Jeep Wrangler 4door. I did quite a bit of research and found some really good info out there but not a ton out there specific to the Wrangler.


I’m not an expert builder by any means. I enjoy it and can get by, but I’m no master carpenter. I took ideas I found from other online - videos and forum posts - and decided to jump in to the build. I figured I would document the process, not so much as a “how-to” video, but more as a “what-I-did” video.


For any expert builders, this would be pretty simply. But for those out there, like me, hopefully this will give you an idea of what can be done and will give you ideas for your build.

My rough sketches/measurements


Below is the list of items I purchased online:

• Rubber Flexible T-Latch
• Rubber Flooring (for bottom of drawers)
• Diamond Plated Rubber Mat (for top of box)

Here’s references for resources I relied on. Thanks to these folks for posting their process:

• http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/84706-Rear-Cargo-Drawer-Build-for-my-FJ

 

[KCAT]

I will be building some of these for my Scrambler soonish. I've built plenty of cabinets, bookshelves, dressers, and even rocking horses drawers should be easy. It's figuring out what and how I want it that's the hard part.

 

[Egan]

Looks great, i am planning on build something similar to what you have done. I used the same video as you did for reference.

 

[Travis Barker]

Nice built, I am looking to do something similar. You gave me some good ideas for mine Thanks

 

[Overland-Indiana]

I just started building a cargo storage system for my XJ. I am using a kitchen cabinet bottom as a base to start on.

 

[boehml]

Awesome work @Ryan Welch. Your drawer system looks really good, and I like the table function.

 

[ShawnR]

Nice! Thanks for sharing the video.

 

[YelloJakt]

I have the subwoofer in the floor there. Does anyone have any experience with storage like this negatively affecting sound?

 

[bajatacoguy]

Hey Now!


Hey Now!

 

[ElDusto]

I just started building a cargo storage system for my XJ. I am using a kitchen cabinet bottom as a base to start on.

i want to see this progress man!..i'm going to make a kitchen or possibly kitchen and wash sink hygiene storage that can be trip designated.

 

[PentictonJK]

interested in your build whats the aprox weight of the unit empty?

 

[Captain Chaos]

That's pretty cool! Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[Aktyfoon]

That is an awesome build! Slick use of the space. Very nice table option.

 

[Ryan Welch]

I have the subwoofer in the floor there. Does anyone have any experience with storage like this negatively affecting sound?

I have the sub under there as well, and was worried about that as well... but I can't tell a difference at all with it back there.

 

[Ryan Welch]

That's pretty cool! Thanks for the inspiration!

Glad it was helpful. That was my goal. It's not perfect, but just wanted to share what I did so people could take and run with it. I'd love to see what you come up with if you end up doing something.

 

[Ryan Welch]

interested in your build whats the aprox weight of the unit empty?

Good question. I will figure that out for sure and let you know.

 

[Ryan Welch]

Awesome work @Ryan Welch. Your drawer system looks really good, and I like the table function.

Thanks. I wasn't planning on the table at first - thought something like that might be outside my abilities... but had some help from a friend.

 

[W4P]

Ok!!!K like reality mistakes!More like a real build at my place.also definitely an award fp

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[W4P]

Oops hit the button!Def an award for those magnetic pins and keepers setups!Now that the best part! I am cloning that part!!!

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[Veggie Man]

Brilliant sir. I really wish I could rig up something like this but we are determined to sleep in the Jeep for the time being. I think at some point we will be building one and accepting the tent life.