[DIY] $28 trunk storage shelf for 4 door Broncos. No cutting required.

[JJ Bronco]

It's pre-cut! No handyman skills required.

Exactly, all I did was paint.

Here is a pic of just the board I bought with absolutely nothing done to the board .

@mbagne
@cpmartin1999

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[JJ Bronco]

I like cheap DIY mods that are useful. Nice work. I would think that over time it would start to warp and sag in the middle a little bit from weight on top. Could maybe benefit adding a strip of steel or aluminum angle to the rear edge. If they were on top it could also help keep smaller items from sliding off the shelf since there is a gap between the end of the shelf and the swing gate.

Great idea and a simple add on.

 

[NewBroncoOwner]

Exactly, all I did was paint.

Here is a pic of just the board I bought with absolutely nothing done to the board .

@mbagne
@cpmartin1999

this is just a "why didnt i think of this" moment for me. Glad you shared this. I will be copying your homework on this assignment lol

 

[Julz670]

I'll have to look at the cargo area of my 2-door. I got a little excited when I saw this but just remembered my cargo area is probably different. Concept should still work, but the shelf might not be big enough to make it worth adding

 

[HorizonHunter]

Another option available ~20 bucks for raw materials

Am I reading correctly that board will hold 2100lbs? I was trying to think of how to reinforce the plywood to prevent sagging, but this sounds pretty robust. Is it the artificial decking material that's becoming so popular?

 

[mbagne]

Exactly, all I did was paint.

Here is a pic of just the board I bought with absolutely nothing done to the board .

@mbagne
@cpmartin1999

I really think you came up with something great here . . . so simple, easy to use, and inexpensive, but a HUGE assist when venturing out with extra gear or when you simply need more space to pack things. The only real concern is making sure that items stored can be properly secured like any other payload to keep it from launching around the cabin if there is an accident or even a need for a sudden stop, etc. The other comments in this thread about anchors are well taken. Thanks for sharing this with your photos!

 

[mbagne]

Am I reading correctly that board will hold 2100lbs? I was trying to think of how to reinforce the plywood to prevent sagging, but this sounds pretty robust. Is it the artificial decking material that's becoming so popular?

I was thinking about something like this, a metal edge/angle piece that can be attached along the front and rear edges of the board. It can be cut to the proper length and drilled with holes for using simple wood screws.

 

[JJ Bronco]

I'll have to look at the cargo area of my 2-door. I got a little excited when I saw this but just remembered my cargo area is probably different. Concept should still work, but the shelf might not be big enough to make it worth adding

Please post a pic or let us know your findings.

 

[Julz670]

Please post a pic or let us know your findings.

Well... Not much benefit for a 2door.

 

[JJ Bronco]

Well... Not much benefit for a 2door.

Yeah that's a bummer but maybe some 2x4s could be a quick and easy idea cuz it looks like it's about 8 in?

 

[Stilbukn]

One thing concerns me, where is that board going if you get rear ended?

I'm sure there are 100 ways to secure the board but maybe a quick, easy way could be to bolt 4 tie down hooks on the underside of the board and then tie a strap from each of those down to the floor lasso points. I could see that being a good fix and also you would always have four available tie down straps if needed them for another purpose.

 

[Julz670]

Yeah that's a bummer but maybe some 2x4s could be a quick and easy idea cuz it looks like it's about 8 in?

8 inches will be tight but I think it would fit (thats what she said ). My tape wasnt all the way up against the back seats. But with the angle of the seats the shelf may be 8 inches but the seat would reduce the usable space above the shelf

 

[Kdk12]

I might do this , but round out the corners of the board, and add some fold up legs to the bottom.. multi use shelf/picnic table..

 

[JJ Bronco]

I might do this , but round out the corners of the board, and add some fold up legs to the bottom.. multi use shelf/picnic table..

genius double functionality

 

[Jazer]

Question - is there any way to store it in vehicle when not in use? Anyway it can sit against the back of the seats/etc? looks like there is a recessed area right before you get to the seats.

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