Tuffy Security Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited
Security Deck Enclosure Installation Write-Up

May 13, 2010 Cindy Interior/Exterior Mods, Jeep JK Write-Ups 12


Driving your Jeep JK Wrangler the way it was designed to be driven, both doorless and topless, is exhilarating, liberating and of course, a whole lot of fun. Unfortunately, driving your Jeep like this can also leave you with virtually no way to lock up and store valuable possessions if needed. Sure, you’ve got your glove box or center console but, even if they’ve been beefed up with a steel Tuffy Security solution, you’re still limited to only small objects. What if you have something big you need to lock up – maybe something that can only fit in the trunk area of your Jeep? Fortunately for us, Tuffy Security has an answer for that as well and it’s with their JK Security Deck Enclosure.Constructed out of welded 16 gauge steel, heavy duty fasteners and finished with a durable textured powder coating, the Tuffy Security JK Deck Enclosure is designed to completely enclose the rear trunk area of your Jeep JK Wrangler and work in conjunction to the rear door and lock. And, in addition to being a highly functional mod, it’s also one that is affordable and easy to install.

What you will need

• 10,15,18mm Sockets
• 5/16,3/8″ Wrench
• 1/8,7/32″ Allen Wrench
• Ratchet
• Scissors
• XACTO Knife 

 
   

Front Installation Instructions
This is a shot of all the pieces and parts you will get with your new Tuffy Jeep JK Wrangler Security Deck Enclosure.
1. Using a 7/32″ allen wrench, remove the bolts and metal shipping guard attached to the large Tuffy Security Deck. Then, install the pre-cut vinyl spacers onto the welded studs as shown. 2. Assemble the small 3/8″ washer and fender washer onto the the short 3/8×5/8″ allen bolt and install it onto the Tuffy Security Deck welded studs as shown. 3. Using a 7/32″ allen wrench, secure the 3/8×5/8″ bolt and washers in place.
4. Apply the provided rubber seal onto the center of the Tuffy Security Deck slide rails as shown. Trim the excess rubber seal with a pair of scissors. 5. Making sure that the rubber seal is facing the inside of the Tuffy Security Enclosure, install the pre-cut trim seals onto the side panels as shown. 6. Install the pre-cut trim seal onto the back edge of the Tuffy Security Enclosure side panels so that the overlap points toward the inside of the enclosure.
7. Install the Tuffy Security Enclosure side trays onto the side panels as shown. 8. Secure the Tuffy Security Enclosure side trays to the side panels using the small 10-32×1/2″ bolts and 10-32 nuts. A 5/16″ and 3/8″ wrench will be needed for this job. 9. Using an 18mm socket, remove the 2 rear seat mounting bracket nuts located in the back trunk area of your Jeep JK Wrangler.
10. Starting on the driver side of your Jeep JK Wrangler, use a 10mm socket, remove the 2 rear door alignment guide bolts as shown. 11. Pull back the carpeting next to your Jeep JK Wrangler’s roll bar and you will find a small hexagonal hole located at its base. Insert the rubber well nut provided into this hole as shown. 12. Use an XACTO knife to cut a small hole through the carpeting at the point where the hexagonal hole is so that you can have access to it.
13. Install the driver side Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel into the back of your Jeep JK Wrangler making sure that the rear seat mounting stud is protruding through the flange on the floor. 14. Using the 10-32×1″ allen bolt and washer provided, secure the upper mount of the Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel to the well nut you installed in step #11. 15. Sandwich the Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel mounting flange in between your Jeep JK Wrangler’s rear door alignment spacer and guide block as shown and then secure everything in place using the factory bolts. A 10mm socket will be needed for this job.
16. Secure the rear corner of your Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel to the floor of your Jeep JK Wrangler using the factory rear seat mounting bracket nut. An 18mm socket will be needed for this job.
17. Using a 15mm socket, remove the 3 nuts securing the subwoofer to the passenger side corner of your Jeep JK Wrangler.
18. Pull your subwoofer up off it’s mounting suds just a bit and then install the passenger side Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel into the back of your Jeep JK Wrangler. Make sure that the rear seat mounting stud is protruding through the side panel flange on the floor and that the upper side mount is positioned behind the plastic subwoofer flange.19. Secure the subwoofer and upper side mount in place using the factory nut. A 15mm socket will be needed for this job.
20. Making sure that the Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel flange is positioned on top of the plastic subwoofer flange, secure the 2 floor mounts using the factory nuts. A 15mm socket will be needed for this job. 21. Secure the rear corner of your Tuffy Security Enclosure side panel to the floor of your Jeep JK Wrangler using the factory rear seat mounting bracket nut. An 18mm socket will be needed for this job. 22. Carefully position the rear panel of your Tuffy Security Enclosure between the 2 side panels as shown.
23. Secure the Tuffy Security Enclosure rear panel in place using the provided 1/4″-20×1″ Knob Screws. 24. Carefully place the deck of your Tuffy Security Enclosure on top of the side panels and in such a way that the welded studs sit just in front of the slide rails as shown. 25. Pull the deck of your Tuffy Security Enclosure toward the back of your Jeep JK Wrangler so that the welded studs up front move into the slide rails and rear studs drop down in line with them. Then, push the deck forward so that the rear studs go inside the rails.
26. Close and lock the rear door of your Jeep JK Wrangler and you now have solid storage compartment that you can lock up and keep all your stuff safe.

That’s it! You now have a Tuffy Security Deck installed in the back of your Jeep JK Wrangler. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Installed Photos
To see more photos of the Tuffy Security JK Enclosure Deck, simply click on the link below:Tuffy Security JK Enclosure Deck Photo Gallery

12 Comments

  1. Looks great Eddie. I’m happy to say that on the last trip, mine didn’t rattle at all.

  2. No more rattles with mine either. I’ve had it since last June and I love it. Looks great, secure and the only rattles I’ve ever had were the side trays but I wedged a piece of rubber and the rattle stopped. Great product and it comes packaged where it couldn’t get hurt if UPS tried to hurt it.

  3. I almost sent you a write up about this. I love it, but I had one problem. I have a 2010 unlimited, and installed it with my brother a couple Saturdays ago. After everything is installed I had a problem with the top lid rubbing hard against the back door. I had to cut it back a bit and put the rubber seal back on. Overall a great product.

  5. This has been one of my favorite add-ons. I shoot skeet and trap every weekend. The gun cases fit nicely inside for transport. It is also really cool to be able to stack on top as needed. I have not noticed any change in sound from the subwoofer.

  7. I can’t tell if it affects the sub or not, but can just turn it up if your not getting enough. Ha. The front panel can be removed, but then you could just put down the seats to get in.

  8. Eddie, thanks for showing how this works at one of the Suds N Grub. It integrates nicely in the JK even with the added rear door mounted table that you have installed. I’ll have to get both of these items for my JK.

  9. Just installed one of these tonight. Works great! I didn’t have the subwoofer so my install at steps 17-19 is a bit different. I ran into two issues mounting the side panels

    1. Each side screws into the openings in the body in just below the roll bars using a rubber well nut insert. The supplied washers are too small and it’s easy for them to slip through the large opening in the side panels. I swapped out for some larger diameter washers I had laying around and all was good.

    2. The right side panel uses the same well nut system to mount to the floor if you don’t have a subwoofer. The bolt isn’t long enough to penetrate through all the carpeting and engage the threads in the well nut. I had to cut a line in the carpeting and tuck the mount flange under the carpeting (or use a longer bolt but I didn’t have one in my bucket of spare bolts/washers/etc).

    Pics available of my workarounds if anyone wants them.

  10. I’m thinking about getting one of the units for my 2008 Wrangler Unlimited but have a simple but maybe stupid question…my whole purpose for getting this unit would be so I could have my soft top on and have some lockable space. Couldn’t someone easily reach in, unlock the doors from the front console and then simply open the rear hatch and have access to the compartment? Is there a way to disengage the rear hatch lock from the auto lock/unlock button on the front console? Thanks in advance for your comments!

  12. Jessica. If I understand correctly, the lock mechanisms are “disabled” approx. 16 seconds after locking Jeep doors with factory key.
    That is how I saw it written and I can only assume that, unless you unlock them using the key, they will not unlock. In other words,the security system will not allow the doors to be unlocked manually while it is enabled. My 2009 Unlimited Rubicon (Hardtop/full doors) has the door lock switches on the doors. You say console, I guess that is where the 2008 has them?
    I am guessing that if my top was off, and someone reached “over” the upper door or through an open window to unlock, nothing would happen (no unlock) and possibly the alarm would sound.

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