Mike's 2-Door Jeep Wrangler JL Build

A Cargo Setup Built Around the 2-Door JL

Mike Bradshaw’s Jeep Wrangler JL puts the space behind the front seats to work. An Overland Shelf adds an upper level of storage, while the 2-Door JL Storage Platform provides the foundation for the cargo equipment below.

Open the tailgate and the layout comes into view: a secured cooler, drawers with red handles, and a slide-out work surface with wood and metal panels. The photos below show the system stowed, extended, and in use at the American Adventure Lab shop.

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Documented SetupEquipment verification date not recordedPhotos may show different stages. Check current product fitment and included components.

Overland Shelf above the stowed cooler slide and drawers in Mike's 2-Door JL

Build Story

Storage Above, a Foundation Below

The 2-Door JL Overland Shelf separates the upper storage area from the equipment below. Its adjustable height lets the layout account for the gear beneath it, and the side MOLLE panels provide additional mounting space.

The 2-Door JL Storage Platform gives the build a flat mounting deck with integrated threaded mounting points for cargo accessories. Both products use factory mounting locations.

Planning a similar setup? The shelf is for the JL 2-Door with a hard top and requires rear-seat removal. Check the individual product pages for fitment and included components.

Open drawers beside the cooler slide and extended work surface

Build Story

From Stowed Gear to a Work Surface

Mike’s layout brings the work surface out through the rear opening. The removable wood panel and hinged metal surface are shown in the gallery, along with the open drawers and cooler slide.

Coming Soon: Flip-In Side Drawer and Storage Drawers. The flip-in side drawer and the two storage drawers shown in Mike’s build are upcoming products that we will release soon. We will add their product pages when they launch.

For now, the linked products are the 2-Door JL Overland Shelf and 2-Door JL Storage Platform. The drawers, slide, cooler, and work surface shown in this complete build are not included with either linked product.

Understand the Setup

Equipment Layout Guide

Follow the numbered locations to understand this photographed setup.

Photographed cargo layout in Mike's 2-Door Jeep Wrangler JL Build.

Upper Shelf
The Overland Shelf separates upper storage from the equipment below.
Cooler Position
The cooler occupies the left side of this photographed arrangement.
Drawers and Work Surface
The drawers and extending work surface are separate from the linked shelf and platform products.

This photo explains one configuration, not a complete installation plan. Confirm the current product version, mounting requirements, seating needs, and clearances.

Build Questions

Questions About Mike’s 2-Door JL

Equipment, fitment, and planning details from this build.

Which Cargo Products Are Linked for Mike’s JL?

The page links the 2-Door JL Overland Shelf and 2-Door JL Storage Platform. The shelf provides upper storage, while the platform provides the mounting foundation below.

Can This Shelf Layout Keep the Rear Seat?

The recorded shelf application requires rear-seat removal and a hard top. Confirm the current shelf’s exact model and roof fitment on its product page.

Are the Drawers, Cooler, and Work Surface Included With the Shelf?

No. The build page identifies the drawers, slide, cooler, and work surface as separate from the two linked shelf and platform products. Compare the included components on each product page before ordering.

What Should I Measure Before Planning a Similar 2-Door JL Layout?

Record the cooler or fridge dimensions, desired work-surface extension, and the space needed to open drawers and the tailgate. Include your model year and roof configuration when asking about the shelf and platform.