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The Defender's standard cubby box offers basic storage, yet its potential remains largely untapped. Your vehicle's dashboard compartment likely holds various items, but the need for organised, accessible storage persists in these iconic 4x4s.
A revolutionary solution transforms your cubby box into a practical storage system. The innovative tray design incorporates padded surfaces to secure your mobile phone and everyday items, whilst the rear-mounted storage pod adds versatility for both front and rear passengers. You'll appreciate the thoughtful engineering that maintains ample clearance, even with hardtop configurations and bulkhead installations.
Key Takeaways
Your cubby box transforms into an organised storage solution with minimal installation effort
The padded tray system keeps your belongings secure and easily accessible whilst driving
Additional rear storage enhances functionality for all vehicle occupants
Cubby Box Utility in Defenders
The cubby box serves as essential storage in your Defender. Without one, your storage options become limited to the dashboard's bucket compartment.
Mud Stuff's innovative sliding tray transforms the cubby box's functionality. The tray sits atop your cubby box and includes two adhesive foam pads to prevent items from shifting about.
The tray's dimensions perfectly accommodate mobile phones, freeing up your cup holders for their intended purpose.
Key Features of the Complete Kit from LR Parts:
Sliding top tray with non-slip foam pads
Rear storage box
Main cubby box compartment
The rear storage box maintains a sleek profile whilst offering additional space. It fits neatly behind the seats, even with a hard bulkhead installed - simply position it slightly forward. This extra compartment proves ideal for:
2L water bottles
Thermal flasks
Bulky items
Installation takes roughly 5 minutes, requiring minimal effort to assemble the components. The LR Parts exclusive kit combines the cubby box, sliding tray, and rear pod at a reduced price point.
Your rear passengers gain convenient access to the storage pod in station wagon configurations, adding practical value to the setup.
Introduction to Mud Stuff's Tray
The Mud Stuff tray transforms your Defender's cubby box into a practical storage solution. This innovative tray slides onto the top of your cubby box and includes two adhesive foam pads to prevent items from sliding about.
Your mobile phone fits perfectly in the tray, freeing up your cup holders for their intended purpose. The sleek profile maintains a clean look whilst adding functionality to your vehicle's interior.
A thoughtful addition to the design is the storage box mounted on the rear. This box accommodates larger items such as 2-litre water bottles or flasks. When fitted slightly forward, the unit works brilliantly with hard-top vehicles featuring a bulkhead behind the seats.
Key Features:
Simple 5-minute installation
Non-slip foam padding
Phone-friendly dimensions
Rear storage box attachment
Compatible with hard-top Defenders
LR Parts offers an exclusive complete kit that bundles:
The main tray
Rear storage pod
Cubby box
Foam padding
The rear storage box proves particularly useful for passengers in station wagons, providing them with an easily accessible space for their belongings.
Tray Features
The Defender's cubby box tray offers practical storage solutions for your vehicle. The tray slides effortlessly onto the top of your cubby box and includes two adhesive foam pads to prevent items from shifting during your journey.
Your mobile phone fits perfectly in the tray, freeing up the cup holders for their intended purpose. The sleek profile maintains a clean, organised look in your cabin.
The rear storage box provides extra space for passengers, particularly useful in station wagons. This additional compartment accommodates 2-litre water bottles, flasks, and other bulky items.
The complete kit, available exclusively through LR Parts, includes:
Cubby box
Sliding top tray
Rear storage box
Foam grip pads
Installation takes roughly 5 minutes, making it a straightforward DIY project.
The rear storage box fits comfortably with hard-top configurations. Simply position the unit slightly forward if you have a bulkhead behind the seats.
Easy Installation
The Defender cubby box storage solution takes mere minutes to assemble. Your installation begins with two adhesive foam pads that fit snugly into the tray, preventing items from sliding about whilst driving.
The tray slides effortlessly onto the top of your cubby box, creating an instant storage solution for your mobile phone and other essential items. This allows your cup holders to serve their intended purpose rather than becoming makeshift storage spaces.
The rear storage pod attaches with minimal fuss, offering additional space for larger items. Its sleek profile ensures compatibility with hard-top Defenders featuring a bulkhead—simply position the unit slightly forward for a perfect fit.
Key installation features:
5-minute assembly time
No special tools required
Pre-cut adhesive foam pads included
Slide-on tray design
Quick-mount rear storage pod
When purchased as a complete kit through LR Parts, you'll receive the cubby box, sliding tray, and rear storage pod at a reduced price compared to buying components separately.
Additional Storage Options
The cubby box serves as your primary storage space in your Defender, offering a spacious compartment to tuck away essential items. Without it, you're limited to the dashboard storage bin.
A new storage tray from Mud Stuff enhances your cubby box's functionality. The tray slides onto the top of the box and includes two adhesive foam pads to prevent items from sliding about. It's perfectly sized for mobile phones, freeing up your cup holders for their intended purpose.
The innovative rear storage box attachment adds valuable space. Its sleek profile maintains a clean look whilst providing extra storage for passengers in station wagons. The box accommodates 2-litre water bottles, flasks, and other bulky items.
Installation Tips:
5-minute assembly time
Compatible with hard-top Defenders
Fits with bulkhead-equipped vehicles
Position slightly forward for optimal placement
LR Parts offers an exclusive complete kit that includes:
Main cubby box
Top storage tray
Rear storage pod The bundle comes at a reduced price compared to buying items separately
Benefits for Rear Passengers
Your rear passengers gain significant benefits from the additional storage features. The rear-mounted storage box accommodates 2L water bottles and flasks with ease, providing easy access to refreshments during journeys.
The profile maintains a sleek design whilst offering practical storage solutions. You'll find the system fits perfectly in vehicles with hard tops and bulkheads when positioned slightly forward from the seats.
Key storage features for rear passengers:
Dedicated space for large drinks
Easily accessible storage box
Fits with existing vehicle configurations
Practical rubbish collection point
The thoughtful design ensures your rear passengers maintain a tidy space throughout their journey. Your vehicle's footwells stay clean and organised, with all items stored securely in their designated spots.
The storage solution works brilliantly in station wagons, giving rear occupants their own dedicated space for personal items. The robust construction means you won't need to worry about items shifting during travel.
Utility as a Waste Bin
Your Land Rover Defender's cubby box serves as essential storage space, with a large compartment that often becomes a catch-all for miscellaneous items. The dashboard bucket, whilst useful, fills up quickly with various bits and bobs.
Mud-Stuff's innovative tray system transforms your cubby box's functionality. The sleek design includes a sliding top tray with two adhesive foam pads to prevent items from shifting about. Your mobile phone fits perfectly in this space, freeing up the cup holders for their intended purpose.
The system features a practical storage pod mounted at the rear. This additional compartment accommodates 2-litre water bottles, flasks, and other bulky items. The pod's profile maintains a clean look whilst maximising space efficiency.
The complete kit, available exclusively through LR Parts, includes:
Main cubby box unit
Sliding top tray with non-slip pads
Rear storage pod
All mounting hardware
Installation takes roughly 5 minutes, and the unit fits neatly in vehicles with hard bulkheads—simply position it slightly forward. Passengers in station wagon models gain extra storage access.
The rear pod doubles as a handy rubbish bin, keeping your footwells tidy during journeys. Whilst this might not be its primary purpose, it's a practical alternative to scattered waste.
Note: LR Parts offers a cost reduction when purchasing the complete kit rather than individual components.
Complete Kit Offer by LR Parts
The cubby box provides essential storage space in your Defender, offering a convenient place to keep your belongings organised. The standard interior layout leaves you with limited storage options beyond the dashboard compartment.
The Mud-Stuff tray brings clever innovation to your cubby box setup. This sliding tray sits neatly on top, featuring two adhesive foam pads to prevent items from shifting about. It's perfectly sized for mobile phones and personal items, freeing up your cup holders for their intended use.
A rear storage box enhances the functionality with additional space. The sleek profile maintains compatibility with hard-top Defenders, fitting neatly behind the bulkhead when mounted slightly forward. Rear passengers in station wagons gain extra storage perfect for 2L water bottles or flasks.
Kit Contents:
Cubby box
Sliding top tray
Rear storage box
Adhesive foam pads
Installation takes approximately 5 minutes, requiring basic assembly.
The LR Parts exclusive complete kit combines all components at a reduced price compared to purchasing items separately. The set integrates seamlessly into your Defender's interior whilst maximising storage efficiency.
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