removing rear cargo

kjjames · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 3:19 pm

hey does anyone know how to remove the rear cargo unit (if you have it) from the back of the kj?
the manual says to remove 2 bolts but i don't have the special allen wrench/screwdriver it looks
like it requires? the rear cargo is more of a pain in the stupid than anything. don't think i should have
gotten it to begin with.

thanks
kjjames

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 3:21 pm

Ok im confused, when you say rear cargo unit what are you referring to?

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 3:28 pm

I assume you mean the rear cargo organizer:

What kind of bolt is it attached with? Is it torx (star) or just Allen?

kjjames · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 3:30 pm

sorry..i meant "organizer" yea. uhh i'm pretty sure it's star?
can i get them at the local hardware store?

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 3:35 pm

kjjames wrote:

sorry..i meant "organizer" yea. uhh i'm pretty sure it's star?
can i get them at the local hardware store?

I should think so. If you have a screwdriver with removable bits, you should be able to find a set of bits for it that are torx star bits, like this:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Power+Tool+Accessories&pid=00925514000

Your best bet is to go into the store with an idea of what size you need rather than buying online or something, though. That way you can buy a whole handful of them and go outside to the jeep to see what size you need and return the rest of em.

Something like that is a good option, too:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&pid=00930527000

kjjames · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 3:38 pm

thanks Se7enLC

much appreciated.

ChileanKJ · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 5:19 pm

Sorry, but why is such a pain?

Claudio

kjjames · **Posted:** Tue May 30, 2006 6:00 pm

Sorry, but why is such a pain?

Claudio

i think i just thought it would be more useful to me...thought i would use it more than i do.
and i just prefer to have the open space in the back for storage vs. basically a divided shelf
behind your back seat. it's just a personal preference i guess.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Wed May 31, 2006 1:03 pm

I took mine out with just a Phillips. Maybe DC changed the design? I have an '05 and in that version there are two screws to each side, closest to the gate.

If you want to get rid of it I'm sure you can sell it. After all, it's great for getting groceries

My organizer is in my wife's KJ.

kjjames · **Posted:** Wed May 31, 2006 4:46 pm

dirtykj,

yea i think they did change the bolts for 06 models. i'll have to get some torx wrenches i guess.
you are right about the grocery thing...haha.. yea i just want that space in the back... i don't know
if i should sell it though. do you know if it comes in handy off road? i have yet to off road so that's
why i'm askin..

dirtykj · **Posted:** Wed May 31, 2006 7:34 pm

kjjames wrote:

do you know if it comes in handy off road?

Sell it. Brand-new (as in, not ordered with Jeep) will cost about $175 or so (if you went to dealer, they'll want to charge you $600 + "installation").

It's not practical for use off-road, because it can't hold much weight or volume. Even if you could put a lot of stuff in it in the 'up, but all sides folded down' position, it doesn't leave enough room underneath for things like: cooler, toolbox, sleeping bags, tent. However, if you managed to stuff things underneath it, then you get a fantastic hold-down at no extra cost

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