🛠️ Member Build Victory 4x4 Molle Shelf/Panel System Installed

[YellowLab]

Thanks man - for your setup - I bet there is something slick you can do with a quick connect fitting tapped off the dome light maybe? “Low profile bulkhead” or “panel dc connector” search may yield some viable candidates for your use case.

Re: Amazon- I know it, and imo it’s no longer a matter of them beating the competition in terms of shipping convenience but also for variety of stuff. Where I can and when time isn’t of the essence - I do order from independent retailers or McM - Id prefer not to give MORE money to daddy bezos for him to rent out basically all of Venice, ha.

I did see some basic magnetic LED lights to avoid having to wire something - attach to the Molle with Velcro. Thinking of that route (maybe) to avoid wiring in something I'm not always going to have mounted.

 

[MtnGX]

What I really need is to find a wrecked GX550 and buy the rear side cargo panels so I can experiment. A 3D scanner and printer would help too. I can probably find someone local to whom I can sub that work, though.

There is also a ton of space under the cargo floor beyond the little plastic-lined cubbies that hold the jack tools and spare tire tools. I plan on ripping out that plastic floor and so you can access that lost space. Will have to make sure sufficient support remains so the carpeted cargo floor remains rigid - can also add a couple more in-floor anchors. You could easily stash a few gallons of water up there for emergencies - change it out every few months. I carried a gallon of water in one of my old Land Rover cubbies and I needed it once out in the desert. It was probably over 6 months old and tasted like hot crap but its water.

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I'll bet the majority of our recovery gear could be completely swallowed up in the empty space around the rear wheel wells. For recovery I have the winch controller (currently stored inside a beer bottle coozie in the front passenger door panel bottle holder), a recovery bag with a 20-foot synthetic winch line extension, an old and well used 30-foot recovery strap, a tree saver strap, snatch block, various 3/4" D shackles, and a small hatchet. I keep a nice and nearly new 30-foot recovery strap under the driver's seat, and under the cargo floor I have a first aid kit, TP, winter gloves & hat, baseball cap, bungee cords, ratchet straps, hitch receiver recovery point, D shackles, soft shackles, original jack & spare tire tools. It will be nice to be able to keep all the recovery gear together in the recovery bag that will be accessible at all times. I also have a headlamp, some small tools, and 3 pairs of gloves (heavy duty work gloves plus 2 pairs of thinner driving/tactical type gloves) jammed in the door pockets. The glove box has a big Mag Lite, spare mag, 50-box of .45 ammo, and the usual owner's manuals and insurance & registration documents. My center console with the fancy 3D printed cool box organizer has a Leatherman, Brunton compass, tire gauge, various charging cords, pens, markers, etc. The little side panel on the driver's side of the cargo bay has a folding shovel, ground tarp, giant rain fly for shelter, a water purifier tumbler cup, and a lantern. I keep an axe in the lower forward part of the cargo bay - this really needs to be secured. I've basically stuffed crap all over the place like a squirrel because the storage situation in the GX550 sucks.

Recovery gear in that spot is a helluva good idea!

 

[DJ’s Sled]

I did see some basic magnetic LED lights to avoid having to wire something - attach to the Molle with Velcro. Thinking of that route (maybe) to avoid wiring in something I'm not always going to have mounted.

MCGOR 10inch Under Cabinet Lighting, 2 Pack Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light Indoor, 5 Levels Dimmable Magnetic Closet Lights, Wireless Under Counter Lights for Kitchen, Stairs - Amazon.com

MCGOR 10inch Under Cabinet Lighting, 2 Pack Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light Indoor, 5 Levels Dimmable Magnetic Closet Lights, Wireless Under Counter Lights for Kitchen, Stairs - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[YellowLab]

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Do you have the Amazon link for that?

 

[DJ’s Sled]

Yes, I just added via an edit!

 

[YellowLab]

Yes, I just added via an edit!

Thanks - those are exactly what I am looking for!

 

[DJ’s Sled]

Thanks - those are exactly what I am looking for!

Same here, I stumbled onto them immediately. To be honest, I really didn’t look at any other choices so…
I’m using the second one above the double sink inside our our RV. The motion-light sensor is working quite well, the darker it gets the more sensitive it is.
There are four or five brightness levels.
Inside the GX and on the underside of the ceiling shelf, it sticks directly to it with the magnets that are built into the light. So it’s perfect and along with the recharging which you can do inside the car.

I was able to test the light while camping over the last several days and for me it works perfectly. When I open the rear hatch at night, the light immediately comes on.

 

[YellowLab]

What I really need is to find a wrecked GX550 and buy the rear side cargo panels so I can experiment. A 3D scanner and printer would help too. I can probably find someone local to whom I can sub that work, though.

There is also a ton of space under the cargo floor beyond the little plastic-lined cubbies that hold the jack tools and spare tire tools. I plan on ripping out that plastic floor and so you can access that lost space. Will have to make sure sufficient support remains so the carpeted cargo floor remains rigid - can also add a couple more in-floor anchors. You could easily stash a few gallons of water up there for emergencies - change it out every few months. I carried a gallon of water in one of my old Land Rover cubbies and I needed it once out in the desert. It was probably over 6 months old and tasted like hot crap but its water.

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I'll bet the majority of our recovery gear could be completely swallowed up in the empty space around the rear wheel wells. For recovery I have the winch controller (currently stored inside a beer bottle coozie in the front passenger door panel bottle holder), a recovery bag with a 20-foot synthetic winch line extension, an old and well used 30-foot recovery strap, a tree saver strap, snatch block, various 3/4" D shackles, and a small hatchet. I keep a nice and nearly new 30-foot recovery strap under the driver's seat, and under the cargo floor I have a first aid kit, TP, winter gloves & hat, baseball cap, bungee cords, ratchet straps, hitch receiver recovery point, D shackles, soft shackles, original jack & spare tire tools. It will be nice to be able to keep all the recovery gear together in the recovery bag that will be accessible at all times. I also have a headlamp, some small tools, and 3 pairs of gloves (heavy duty work gloves plus 2 pairs of thinner driving/tactical type gloves) jammed in the door pockets. The glove box has a big Mag Lite, spare mag, 50-box of .45 ammo, and the usual owner's manuals and insurance & registration documents. My center console with the fancy 3D printed cool box organizer has a Leatherman, Brunton compass, tire gauge, various charging cords, pens, markers, etc. The little side panel on the driver's side of the cargo bay has a folding shovel, ground tarp, giant rain fly for shelter, a water purifier tumbler cup, and a lantern. I keep an axe in the lower forward part of the cargo bay - this really needs to be secured. I've basically stuffed crap all over the place like a squirrel because the storage situation in the GX550 sucks.

I'm thinking you should not have to settle for a wrecked GX where the measurements could be off from millimeters the collision. We need to find a good soldier on the site that is willing to donate there GX to science; it's a worth cause. I would bet somewhere out there is a scan or other info that would give you the information you need. I agree we all need to put our heads together on the storage solution - for what it is - it's worse than my 911.

 

[MtnGX]

What I really need is to find a wrecked GX550 and buy the rear side cargo panels so I can experiment. A 3D scanner and printer would help too. I can probably find someone local to whom I can sub that work, though.

There is also a ton of space under the cargo floor beyond the little plastic-lined cubbies that hold the jack tools and spare tire tools. I plan on ripping out that plastic floor and so you can access that lost space. Will have to make sure sufficient support remains so the carpeted cargo floor remains rigid - can also add a couple more in-floor anchors. You could easily stash a few gallons of water up there for emergencies - change it out every few months. I carried a gallon of water in one of my old Land Rover cubbies and I needed it once out in the desert. It was probably over 6 months old and tasted like hot crap but its water.

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I'll bet the majority of our recovery gear could be completely swallowed up in the empty space around the rear wheel wells. For recovery I have the winch controller (currently stored inside a beer bottle coozie in the front passenger door panel bottle holder), a recovery bag with a 20-foot synthetic winch line extension, an old and well used 30-foot recovery strap, a tree saver strap, snatch block, various 3/4" D shackles, and a small hatchet. I keep a nice and nearly new 30-foot recovery strap under the driver's seat, and under the cargo floor I have a first aid kit, TP, winter gloves & hat, baseball cap, bungee cords, ratchet straps, hitch receiver recovery point, D shackles, soft shackles, original jack & spare tire tools. It will be nice to be able to keep all the recovery gear together in the recovery bag that will be accessible at all times. I also have a headlamp, some small tools, and 3 pairs of gloves (heavy duty work gloves plus 2 pairs of thinner driving/tactical type gloves) jammed in the door pockets. The glove box has a big Mag Lite, spare mag, 50-box of .45 ammo, and the usual owner's manuals and insurance & registration documents. My center console with the fancy 3D printed cool box organizer has a Leatherman, Brunton compass, tire gauge, various charging cords, pens, markers, etc. The little side panel on the driver's side of the cargo bay has a folding shovel, ground tarp, giant rain fly for shelter, a water purifier tumbler cup, and a lantern. I keep an axe in the lower forward part of the cargo bay - this really needs to be secured. I've basically stuffed crap all over the place like a squirrel because the storage situation in the GX550 sucks.

How deep are those 2 floor compartments?

 

[Bluegill]

How deep are those 2 floor compartments?

Probably about 6 inches or so.

 

[Bluegill]

My rear shelf arrived while I was out of town...planning on installing it tonight if the garage cools down a bit after the sun goes down

 

[Bluegill]

The shelf is indeed a nice product! I took a quick drive around the neighborhood and I could hardly even notice it in my rear view mirror. Won't be a problem at all.

 

[YellowLab]

Installed the shelf - much easier putting the front on first and then putting it up via the 'Bluegill' convention method. It is very sturdy - but the design is missing any way to secure a load on the back end. Holes to attach bungee cords or anything would have made this a 'complete' product - in hindsight that would have been an order killer for me if I knew that. Thank god I left the handles in place.

I really like the lights that DJ suggested - looks like they will work well!

 

[MtnGX]

Was wondering about closing of the back side of shelf, too. My Victory shelf hopefully arriving next week. Will leave grab handles on for bungee. Also plan to temporarily mount a 40" Kingpin F Series light under shelf until I figure out electrical connectors for tying the light it into the power for mounting on hatch.

 

[DCSanz GX550 OT+]

The pics that are posted above are not victory shelving they are JW Off-road shelf’s. Look at the Mille sizing. Victory is smaller squares and they have bungee cord holes drilled into back of shelf lip. Make sure you order from victory and not JW. Totally different configuration.

 

[DCSanz GX550 OT+]

I also purchased the light DJ linked above and it works great. No rattles or movement. Charge last long and no wiring!

 

[MtnGX]

The pics that are posted above are not victory shelving they are JW Off-road shelf’s. Look at the Mille sizing. Victory is smaller squares and they have bungee cord holes drilled into back of shelf lip. Make sure you order from victory and not JW. Totally different configuration.

Oh, ok. Thanks. The shelf I ordered is from Victory.

 

[DCSanz GX550 OT+]

 

[Bluegill]

The pics that are posted above are not victory shelving they are JW Off-road shelf’s. Look at the Mille sizing. Victory is smaller squares and they have bungee cord holes drilled into back of shelf lip. Make sure you order from victory and not JW. Totally different configuration.

You know what? You have a valid point! I was about to reply with "I know where I bought my shelf from" (and it was indeed Victory 4x4).

The upper shelf pictured in most of the Victory 4x4 product photos does indeed have many more, much smaller holes in the flooring that the shelf I received. There are 5 photos of the small-hole version and 1 photo of the big-hole version.

Compare this Victory 4X4 product photo to my shelf:
V4X4 Product photo with 18 little holes across the floor:

My shelf from V4X4 with 8 holes across the floor:

This is disappointing as I would have much preferred the smaller holes. I have a little folding triangular seat/footrest up there and the rubber feet on the legs are sticking down through the big holes and bothering me in the rear view mirror. The corner of a tarp is hanging down. I've also had a few things drop out like the ends of spare bungee cords and some of those rubber infinity tools. I've already decided that I have to get a sheet of aluminum and put some of the black adhesive-backed carpet on it to make a solid floor.

I can't really bitch to Victory about it because they also have this single photo of the big-hole version on their product page and I bought it anyway:

Note that they still use the small-hole front retainer wall and they do indeed have bungee holes in the back lip.

Oh well, live & learn....I'll get that sheet of aluminum and make a carpeted floor.

P.S. Here is the JWOffroad shelf - I didn't even know they offered one now. Note how the mount is different - it is in-board of the grab handles whereas Victory 4X4 goes around the grab handles. The JWOffroad version gives up a bit of storage space - also looks like it may be a bit more tucked up to the ceiling.

 

[chris.gio]

This is confusing. Why would Victory show photos of the JW shelf on their site?