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

[Bluegill]

I've similar magnetic motion lights in my office, garage, and side yard for years. It's nice to just have them come on automatically as you walk around. I guess I should slap a couple up there under my shelf too.

 

[MtnGX]

Received my Victory 4x4 shelf in mid August 2 days before a major trip. I did contact them about the discrepancy in number of holes shown on their product description pictures.. They confirmed I would be getting the one with fewer and larger holes. and that I could cancel order if I wanted. Time didn't allow that. The larger holes suck. I already have had stuff fall through them. Obviously will need to add something to cover holes in certain areas. Will also have to get bigger base plates for spanning holes when attaching Quick Fists or other Molle attachments. I have had Victory 4x4 gear for years and they have been great. But the hole configuration on this one was a solid miss.

 

[YellowLab]

Received my Victory 4x4 shelf in mid August 2 days before a major trip. I did contact them about the discrepancy in number of holes shown on their product description pictures.. They confirmed I would be getting the one with fewer and larger holes. and that I could cancel order if I wanted. Time didn't allow that. The larger holes suck. I already have had stuff fall through them. Obviously will need to add something to cover holes in certain areas. Will also have to get bigger base plates for spanning holes when attaching Quick Fists or other Molle attachments. I have had Victory 4x4 gear for years and they have been great. But the hole configuration on this one was a solid miss.

I agree - large holes suck. So far this was one of the silliest purchases

 

[MtnGX]

I agree - large holes suck. So far this was one of the silliest purchases

Well, I will make it work and I'm sure you will, too. But for $400, we shouldn't have to.

 

[YellowLab]

Well, I will make it work and I'm sure you will, too. But for $400, we shouldn't have to.

Agree. Let’s share ideas to fix

 

[LVGXOT+]

Hmm... I'd just place an order from JWOFFROAD.COM, hopefully I get the one with smaller holes.

 

[Bluegill]

This is my solution for the shitty larger holes:

Amazon.com: 24"x48"x 1/8" ABS Plastic Sheet Textured Front Smooth Back Vacuum Forming THERMOFORMING : Industrial & Scientific

The plastic sheet arrives today. I have some self-adhesive thin black "carpet" leftover and I'll put it on the cargo side of this plastic sheet so it's not too slick.

Victory owes me 30 bucks.

 

[MtnGX]

Hmm... I'd just place an order from JWOFFROAD.COM, hopefully I get the one with smaller holes.

According to JW Offroad's website the holes on their shelves are smaller. Victory 4x4 and their sister company, Jcr Offroad, both sell the shelf although the Jcr Offroad shelf is for Broncos and XJs only. And guess what? The holes on the shelves from Jcr Offroad are all the smaller style. Go figure.

 

[YellowLab]

This is my solution for the shitty larger holes:

Amazon.com: 24"x48"x 1/8" ABS Plastic Sheet Textured Front Smooth Back Vacuum Forming THERMOFORMING : Industrial & Scientific

The plastic sheet arrives today. I have some self-adhesive thin black "carpet" leftover and I'll put it on the cargo side of this plastic sheet so it's not too slick.

Victory owes me 30 bucks.

General Barneky still owes Private John Winger $20

 

[mikessd]

Can the shelf be installed without the front panel? I am thinking of purchasing this so I can lay my fishing rods on it (saltwater rods, 7ft to 9ft). Do you guys think this will work well for it? TIA

 

[DCSanz GX550 OT+]

Can the shelf be installed without the front panel? I am thinking of purchasing this so I can lay my fishing rods on it (saltwater rods, 7ft to 9ft). Do you guys think this will work well for it? TIA

Yes it can. You can also hang some j-hooks for your rods from the bottom

 

[mikessd]

Yes it can. You can also hang some j-hooks for your rods from the bottom

That’s a good idea. Thanks

 

[mikessd]

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:
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My shelf from V4X4 with 8 holes across the floor:
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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:
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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.
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Appreciate the pics!