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[UncensoredAggression]

Congratulations on your new Jeep.

 

[JK_Dave]

I can't wait to see what you have in store Sharkey. I followed along with Meanst's build and if I lived closer, I'd definitely come help you out (and pick your brain)!

 

[Spudcannons]

Had a little time to get some more work done. Decided to countersink an aluminum support across the gate side span. Haven't decided if I'll keep the extra tail going over to the passenger side. Might be worth it if I decide to mount the fridge on that side.

Also, I will be installing a dedicated 12-volt on the cross piece behind the rear seat. I've been told the factory plug in the rear won't run a fridge well.

As you can see from the pics, there should be enough room behind the rear seat and in front of the box for a driveshaft or some longer tools.

So far, I like it. Even without a lid it is very sturdy.

Looks great! Is that speaker hiding under your new deck factory?

 

[Sharkey]

Yes. That's the factory sub in the 2015's if you get the upgraded stereo system. I have to say, the sound blows my '09 out of the water.

 

[bkac]

Yes. That's the factory sub in the 2015's of you get the upgraded stereo system. I have to say, the sound blows my '09 out of the water.

Its crazy how much better it is over the 14's and older. Wait until you get your deck installed the bass is almost too much even turned down. I'm really happy with the new stereo setup they used. Looking great Sharkey! I'm liking your ideas!

 

[Sharkey]

LOL!! Man, you've really been working hard to catch up on a lot of lost time! Lookin real good!!

You have no idea how much has been trapped in my head and waiting to come out.

 

[upnover]

Anybody have one of these?

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I do. Easy to install, nice coating on it. Works well for cooking. Doesn't rattle, you can remove it if needed. I am happy with it. They give you some spare install parts if you need them.

For the price compared to the others, I felt this was a great purchase.

 

[Sharkey]

^Thanks. I'm definitely going this route. I can't justify the extra $120 for the stainless version of basically the same thing. Plus, it seems like the molle could come in handy.

I need to get this ordered and a few other odds and ends so I can finish my deck.

 

[LoPo]

Congrats on the new jeep!

 

[Sharkey]

Thanks LoPo. Now I just need to build it up.

 

[MrHooah04]

Love the color congrats!

 

[Sharkey]

^ thanks! :beer:

Time to start working on the lid. A kid's protractor and some cardboard help with figuring out the scribe.

 

[Sharkey]

First test fit of the deck went well. Time to make some little adjustments and then move on to finish. I'll carpet the deck for sure and add something for the edges, but I have not decided whether I will carpet the supports or just paint them.

 

[JAGS]

Looking good! :thumb:

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Looks great!!!!! I've been debating on putting another one in my new rig. Great ideas on the attachment points!!! Mind if I barrow that?

 

[Trail Bud]

Are you cutting the layout on a table saw? Cuts look very good.

 

[USMC Wrangler]

I like it!

 

[OJK12]

Looks good

 

[Sharkey]

Looks great!!!!! I've been debating on putting another one in my new rig. Great ideas on the attachment points!!! Mind if I barrow that?

Not at all. My goal was not to drill any new holes in the back and the attachment points worked great.

Are you cutting the layout on a table saw? Cuts look very good.

I cut the supports to their basic length with a table saw. I borrowed a handheld jigsaw from MTG and I used it for all of the cuts on the lid. I used a protractor to trace the cuts out on cardboard first and then transferred the cardboard trace onto the plywood.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Thanks!!! Looking like fun so far!!! Therapeutic almost, isn't it?