DV8 Storage Cargo Box installed in a 2D

[Draughon]

DV8 rear storage box.

Has 50% more storage than stock (I believe they advertise 54%), and with storage at a premium in the 2D I gave it a shot.

The installation consists of two pieces, a metal lip that goes around the opening and the box that bolts up underneath.

Note: This is the "normal" storage box and not the "compressor" storage box which has a divider in the middle (and retails for $75 more for some reason).

The instructions tell you to unbolt and move the muffler out of the way so you can access and remove the heat shield - but that proved to be a bit of a bitch, the 15mm muffler clamp nut was NOT going to move, so I kinda jenga’d my hands around the muffler and was able to get the bolts out of the heat shield and remove it that way.

Once the heat shield was out, I used a bit of “percussive maintenance” to get the box to seat into the hole from above. Instructions tell you to raise and bolt up the box from underneath, but you can totally get it in just dropping it in from above with a few encouraging palm whacks. Several profanities help as well.

Box itself is solid welded metal as opposed to the flimsy plastic of the stock box, and they provide a thick heat shield for you to apply to the underneath and sides.

All in all, it’s roomy and solid and fits my tool roll well plus has some nice extra room as advertisied, but I’m worried that the foam behind their heat shield will melt from the muffler without that aluminum stock heat shield in place, but then again since it’s thicker metal as opposed to plastic, maybe it doesn’t need the same level of external shielding?

Time will tell.

**note: I have a stock SAS Badlands muffler - so not sure about fitment with aftermarket exhausts - if they sit higher or farther forward than stock then you might run into some problems**

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[adamruiz2001]

Got a link?

Found it...

https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...s/products/6th-gen-bronco-storage-compartment

 

[FreddieLee]

$229 and it doesn't lock?

 

[Ninjak]

$229 and it doesn't lock?

Its not a lock-box. Its an expanded storage of what is already there. Many use it to put an ARB compressor in the back. That is one of the functions it was built for. Not to be a safe.

 

[Johnny Mo]

For a quick look at what it looks like with the compressor version - and then after you add a kicker key 500.1 Although my compressor has the addition of a pressure regulator and air horn solenoid - so that left side of the box in most "normal" applications will be available for more storage/tools etc. I also have the slide out tailgate which allowed for the extra clearance to add the amp or storage for a neatly coiled air hose.

 

[AK007]

I love mine, on my 4dr. I just installed it along with the M2M cargo shelf and no more hiding tools under the seats. So much more space and less clutter for tools and my dogs stuff!

 

[Johnkn]

And the good news for Braptor owners, it basically drops in from the top, no need to touch the exhaust system..... The extra room it provides in mine was quickly filled up....


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[Draughon]

After having it a few days I really like it. My tool roll was always a bit of an issue stuffing it under the lid and getting it to shut cleanly - with this I have no issues at all.

 

[EOD98]

Add some more heat shield, completely cover whatever is exposed on the bottom and you will notice a big difference regarding heat from the exhaust. I put two layers of the mid level priced stuff on Amazon. Could put amps in there.

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