Under hood storage Z box installation question?

[langester]

Hey Guys,
I bought one of the Z boxes a while back and am ready to install it. I see the description says to use a thick bead of silicone. For those of you who have installed one. Is that all that holds it in place or do I need to drill holes and screw it down as well?

Thanks in advance!

 

[suckerpunched]

I put screws in too

 

[langester]

Thanks for the reply! I thought that might be a better approach, just wasn't sure.

 

[reamer]

Don't use silicone on sheet metal, it causes rust....

 

[toddz69]

Thanks for the reply! I thought that might be a better approach, just wasn't sure.

I think I used nutserts and fine thread fasteners on mine - I'll have to check. In any case, it's recommended to use both. Glad to hear you have the Z boxes - never dreamed they'd take off or still be for sale today.

Mine's been in place at least 15 years - no rust issues.

Todd Z.

 

[jhill52]

What is a Z box?

 

[ared77]

A storage box that is installed in place of the plastic air intake on the drivers side, under the hood.

 

[ared77]

Here you go -
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Under_Hood_Storage_Box/Bronco_Storage

When Tony Ramos was showing me the '66 I bought from him, I remember asking if it had a leak because I noticed the cover.%) From years of Mustangs I was familiar with the "cowl cap" that was sold to cover a leaking cowl area on them. https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-d...MIwKj7vcKJ6gIVA4NaBR07RgUrEAQYASABEgLW-fD_BwE


He opened it up and pulled out the wired remote for the hidden winch. That's what's still stored in mine to this day.

 

[toddz69]

What is a Z box?

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Under_Hood_Storage_Box/Bronco_Storage

Todd Z.

 

[langester]

I think I used nutserts and fine thread fasteners on mine - I'll have to check. In any case, it's recommended to use both. Glad to hear you have the Z boxes - never dreamed they'd take off or still be for sale today.

Mine's been in place at least 15 years - no rust issues.

Todd Z.

Thanks for the reply. Love the box too Sir! My body has Raptor liner there so I can't imagine rust being a problem either.
Have a good one!