Centre box fitted to Defender TDCi (puma)

[DazzaTD5]

Hi All,
Just had a customer ask about fitting a lockable box under the centre console on a Defender TDCi (puma), I'm sure I've got customers (that are also AULRO members) that already have this fitted to their TDCi (puma) but for the life of me I cant remember ...

*With the centre console sitting higher is there still enough room to make gear shifting comfortable?
*There are two options, listed below, which do owners prefer?

Front Runner Under Cubby Box Security Safe - Defender | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo (http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-store/land-rover/defender/front-runner-under-cubby-box-security-safe-defender.html)

Mulgo ExBox | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo (http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-store/land-rover/defender/mulgo-exbox.html)

cheers for your info..
Regards
Daz

[Tassie Bob]

Easy as .... Mulgo is very suitable, not familiar with the other.

[n plus one]

Shifting (and elbow rest spot) is all good with the Ex Box.

[Cammo]

I found after fitting my ExBox, I hit my elbow - once. It hurt enough for me to re-educate myself as to my left arm positioning. I've loved it ever since and now find it weird driving defenders without ExBoxes.

[DiscoMick]

The Mulgo is on my wish list after seeing one in place. The owner said it lifted the cubby so it made a perfect arm rest. Apparently the Ex-box is available with or without the wiring.

Sent from my SM-G900I using AULRO mobile app

[DefenderSte]

Yup the muglo ex box is certainly on my list for sure but for me id like to include the wiring too so i can move all the electrics from under the drivers seat....:D:D

[Mick_Marsh]

Alien has a Mulgo fitted to his Puma.
I have not heard, seen or experienced any problems with it. No issues with changing gears.

[landy]

I know you said a Puma but surly there can't be that much difference. I have the Frontrunner lockable safe in a TD5. I removed the two wooden things from under the centre cubby and its at about the original height. Very happy with the safe but it does get hot in there on a run!

[JayBoRover]

Daz, Not sure where in Perth you are but I have a D90 PUMA with Mulgo lockable safe under the centre cubby. Happy to try and arrange for you or your customer to have a look and a sit in it if needed. No problem with gear or transfer changes and the increased height of the cubby is perfect.
Cheers, John B

[POD]

Yup the muglo ex box is certainly on my list for sure but for me id like to include the wiring too so i can move all the electrics from under the drivers seat....:D:D

I'm pretty sure this is accomplished by using the original wiring, just re-routed with nothing extra required.
I came within a hairs breadth of fitting an exbox to mine a couple of years ago, the courier misplaced my order and it turned up about 2 months late, too late to fit before our Kimberley trip so sent it back. Still on the list of things to do.

[DazzaTD5]

Hi All,
I really appreciate the feedback and looks like the mulgo ex box is everyones preference.

I was only concerned as the gear shift stick and throw on a TDCi (puma) is different to a TD5, and thanks for the offer to drive.

cheers all

Regards
Daz

[DiscoMick]

I'm pretty sure this is accomplished by using the original wiring, just re-routed with nothing extra required.
I came within a hairs breadth of fitting an exbox to mine a couple of years ago, the courier misplaced my order and it turned up about 2 months late, too late to fit before our Kimberley trip so sent it back. Still on the list of things to do.
Could be wrong, but I seem to remember reading the Ex-box can be ordered pre-wired to reduce the amount of electrical work involved.