Add Drop Trunk

[Kmcallahan]

Guys,
I am thinking of adding the drop trunk to my 25th Anniversary MK4. Any pros and cons of adding this to a “finished build”?

Kmcallahan

[Ted G]

None, other than having to redo carpet. There is just wasted space under what you have now.

[toadster]

I'd cut out the supports as well and make the drop trunk as big as possible, I believe the trunk supports are primarily there to keep the frame square during construction on the jig

this would really simplify the buildout as well IMHO

[Ted G]

I'd cut out the supports as well and make the drop trunk as big as possible, I believe the trunk supports are primarily there to keep the frame square during construction on the jig

this would really simplify the buildout as well IMHO

1+ on what toadster said.... I also cut the supports and even added more to the drop trunk with a battery spot over the IRS. Make it big as you can!

[i.e.427]

I'd cut out the supports as well and make the drop trunk as big as possible, I believe the trunk supports are primarily there to keep the frame square during construction on the jig
..........and you'd be wrong. Those diagonal braces act as a crumple zone in the case of a rear end collision. We work around them in every drop trunk box we build. The 3/4" tubes at the front of the car serve the same purpose.

[i.e.427]

Guys,
I am thinking of adding the drop trunk to my 25th Anniversary MK4. Any pros and cons of adding this to a “finished build”?

Kmcallahan

Honestly, I don't think we have ever not added one to one of our builds. Can't think of any cons other than the hassle of removing the tank to add it after. We have done a couple of videos on how to measure and make your own drop trunk box on our channel. You may want to go there and check them out. Drop trunk is really popular with Mrs. i.e.427. You'd be amazed at how she can pack the trunk when we do week long cruises with the local groups.

Frank

[Kmcallahan]

Honestly, I don't think we have ever not added one to one of our builds. Can't think of any cons other than the hassle of removing the tank to add it after. We have done a couple of videos on how to measure and make your own drop trunk box on our channel. You may want to go there and check them out. Drop trunk is really popular with Mrs. i.e.427. You'd be amazed at how she can pack the trunk when we do week long cruises with the local groups.

Frank

At first I was going to add a larger tank. But after taking multiple week+ road trips the storage space is more important. As well as frequent stops for restroom and stretching breaks every 2-3 hrs. At those times I top off with fuel.

I really didn’t want to drop the tank but after looking at what needs to be done removing the tank to modify the trunk would be best. Also I really enjoy your build videos.

Kmcallahan

[Geoff H]

I installed one in an older MkIII over the winter for all of the same reasons. I needed to drop the tank but it was not too much work and really helped with access.