How to Install a Smittybilt Security Storage Vault - Rear Lockable Storage Box in your Wrangler

Note: If installing in a 2 door JK you will need to remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Due to variations between models and different manufacture options, mounting is not the same in all vehicles. The Storage Vault can be securely mounted in various ways, using the “L” brackets or box base mounting holes or a combination of both. It is recommended to mount using 4 mounting points but the option is yours.

Step 1: The storage vault will cover the rear oem storage area. If you have anything inside it, remove now. (Fig A) You will also need to remove your floor jack. Your new storage vault is the perfect place to store it!

NOTE: If you do not want to drill and permanently secure your box, simply slide drawer back into box and you are done.

Step 2: Remove the drawer from the box completely. Pull the drawer out and release side locking clamps. (Push down on the left side (Fig B) and push up on the right side.) This will enable you to remove it.

Step 3: Set the box in back of vehicle. (Fig C) Center the box as best as you can. Make sure box drawer will not interfere with tailgate latch. (Fig D)

On 2-Doors push box back until its next to the rear oem seat bracket (Fig E)

On 4-Doors push box back approx. one inch in front of the oem strap brackets. ( Fig F)

Rear “L” Mounting Brackets

On most 4-door models you can mount the rear of the box using the included “L” brackets. Fold rear seat forward. Remove the two strap brackets using a #30 Torx bit. Place the included “L” bracket over the hole and secure using the bolt you just removed. Use a scribe or other sharp object to mark a hole on the back of the box then remove bracket and drill a 5/16” hole. (Fig F, G)

On 2-door models you will need to drill both holes for the rear “L” brackets. (floor and box) Place bracket in desired location and mark holes both on the box and carpet. Its recommended to cut a small hole in the carpet where marked in order to install the screw easier. (Fig H) Drill a pilot hole and then install bracket onto floor using the included self tapping screws. (Fig L)

Always use caution when drilling. Make sure there are no obstructions before doing so. (Fig I)

Secure brackets to the floor. Do not attach box to the brackets at this time.

Front / Inside Mounting

On some 4-door models you can mount the front right side of the box using the included “L” bracket. Remove the strap bracket located in front of the 12v outlet using a #30 Torx bit. (Fig J) Place the included “L” bracket over hole and secure using the bolt you just removed. Use a scribe or other sharp object to mark hole on the side of the box then remove bracket and drill a 5/16” hole. (Fig F, G)

On other models you will need to drill both holes in the front, using the pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the box as a template. If you did not use the “L” brackets on the rear of the box there are 4 holes on the inside of the box base to use as mounting points. Making sure box is in desired location mark the holes using a white wax or paint pin in order to show up on the carpet. (Fig K) Be sure too note the location of the box in order for the holes to lineup when installing the screws. Remove the box and set to the side. Its recommended to cut a small hole in the carpet where marked in order to install the screws easier. (Fig H) Drill a pilot hole through the carpet and floor. (Fig L) Set box back into vehicle in the same location it was previously in. (Fig C) Secure with self tapping screw and fender washer. (Fig M) Do not tighten completely at this time.

If using “L” brackets on the rear and or one side, insert a 5/16” hex bolt through the bracket into the box. Begin to tighten the hex bolts. It’s best to tighten each one a little bit in a round pattern instead of one completely at a time. This will help you get your box level as close as possible. Once all screws are secure on the inside base of the box, proceed to tighten all of the “L” bracket hardware.

After going back to make sure all hardware is tight, re-install the drawer into the box. Installation is now complete. (Fig O, P, Q)

The latch is adjustable in order to get a tighter or lose fitting door by loosening, turning and the tightening the two nuts located on each side of the latch (Fig R)

Even with Storage Vault installed you still have room to add Smittybilts GEAR tailgate cover for even more storage. (Fig S, T)