Garage Junk = Interior cargo rack

[LakeErieYJ]

Well after building the rear cargo rack/bumper/carrier.

I had some left over metal as well as an old soft-top frame and decided to organize the inside a bit more.

Heres what i came up with.

I can still fit my hard/heavy stuff in the bottom (Cooler, Recovery Bag, Tools, Spare parts) Then up top the soft goods can be stowed away safe from being smashed by the big stuff.

I also wanted the ability to reach the stuff underneath easier. So, it pivots up as well.

Im still debating on what to finish the "floor" on the rack with, not sure if i just want to go wood, or spend the money on some expanded metal.

Comments are welcome.

Nick

 

[Bcghosttowns]

I would go with expanded metal.You've done a great job and it looks terrific,the expanded metal will finish it off nicely and not to mention it would be lighter i think.

 

[shovelbum]

Looks awesome!

 

[ExpoMike]

Instead of expanded metal, which can have quite sharp edges, look into perferated metal. It has holes and tends to have less sharp edges to cut fingers or catch stuff. Most metal shops will have it.

 

[XXXpedition]

i would go with expanded or perforated metal. this way you can put a hook through for tie-downs...

 

[BigAl]

I really like that. I can't tell from your pics how the pivot works. Can you do a closeup of the pivot? Does it latch down in the back? I built a simalr tray and used expanded metal. Mine does not pivot but is removeable

 

[Funrover]

Looks good!

 

[LakeErieYJ]

I basically bolted the front to the main hoops with carriage bolts and a bushing in between the rack and the rollbar so that it has enough play to twist, lock nuts on the carriage bolts. In the back, used a 3/8" square hitch pin through the bottom seatbelt mounting hole.