Lets see cargo area storage mods

[Rusty762]

Rear Cargo mods

Here are some pics of the cage I designed, still a work in progress hope to have it finished and powder coated by the end of January once final mods are burned in.







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http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...-s-Project-Overlander-TJ-8?highlight=rusty762

 

[jeepovich]

I made a deck which holds fridge and 2 wolfpac boxes (bottom box is for parts,oils and bottle jack, top box is a kitchen). There is also plenty of room for bags. Under the deck I store chairs, table and such. I use factory floor storage for tools. The high lift jack is bolted to upper rollbar with brackets and 19mm bolts. I use tailgate table for cooking and folding table for eating.

 

[jeepovich]

On tire carrier I got 5 gal of gas next to filler cap. That way I can refuel without removing the can by using super syphon. On the other side a 5 gal front runner water jerry can. It has a tap on the bottom so I don't need to remove it during use. I can actually sit under it and take a half *** shower. In the basket a fiberglass propane tank and a burner. It's a great way to have a small camp fire during fire restrictions or a quick warm up in the mornings ( propane burner is considered a stove). My goal was to have a set up that takes no time to set up or brake down.

 

[TripLeader]

My LJ Rear Storage

I've posted this photo a few times in some other threads, including this one, so why not one more time...
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Here's the plywood deck I built. I really like it because I can get to my cooler and ActionPacker without having to unload all my junk to get to it.

 

[jeepovich]

Is it an optical illusion or the rear tire looks a lot bigger then then the front ?

 

[rlynch356]

A Small Mod - but i just installed Back Trail outfitters saddle bags in my Jeep - they make use of the waisted space above the wheel wells pretty effectively. Made from thick canvas duck cloth with YKK brass zippers and leather mounting straps. Nicely made.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

 

[Hunter67]

Stores easily my rear tent, recovery gear, chemical toilet, food, drinks, water and clothes for a one week trip in the western alps.

 

[Topo.Ranger]

I removed the back seat and had a friend build a deck to create a flat floor with storage underneath. There is now a Tuffy box in the far back for secure storage, with more storage on the top of the box...and the Trek Armor seat covers provide additional storage. The 63-qt ARB is in the Jeep 24/7 and fits perfectly between the seat and the Tuffy box
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I love that flat floor plate that replaces the rear seat! Do you have any drawings for it? Id love to build something like that!

 

[Rubicon]

ARB Fridge-Freeze Platform

Here are some pics (in progress) of the platform I made for my ARB Fridge-Freeze. Made the platform out of 3/4" plywood & some left over 2x4's I had around the garage. Not perfect, but it works for what I need. I also have a Safari Rack that mounts above the fridge (not shown in the pictures, but shown on the drawing).

The platform secures to the rear seat brackets using heavy duty U-bolts, washers and nylon-sleeved nuts. The pictures don't show the mounting very well. If anyone is interested, I'm happy to take more pictures and post them...

Works well for me…. I tend to secure Rubbermaid tubs with ratchet straps next to the fridge (storing the camp kitchen, etc), with softer (and lighter) items like sleeping bags on the Safari Rack.

 

[pdxfrogdog]

I love that flat floor plate that replaces the rear seat! Do you have any drawings for it? Id love to build something like that!

Ditto. It really is a great solution for those who don't need the rear seats in their JKU.


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[HRPINDC]

I've seen a couple of pretty slick platforms built out of these no-weld erector set/tinker toy products like http://industrialerectorset.com/T-Slot-2.asp and http://eztube.com. These solutions look to be very strong and much lighter than wood construction. I may build a platform out of one of these so I can slide my cooler and an action packer underneath and have the top for the rest of my gear. I haven't found a rear shelf I like that isn't stupid expensive.

 

[mike3081]

I had the custom slide out built by slide master. Ive been very happy with it. Worked great in Moab where I beat the crap out of it. Holds 300lbs static. The upper shelf is baja designs. Another great piece of kit.

 

[madmaths]

A very simple and cheap way is the smittybilt tailgate cover I install it this morning and I love it!!

 

[HRPINDC]

I had the custom slide out built by slide master. Ive been very happy with it. Worked great in Moab where I beat the crap out of it. Holds 300lbs static. The upper shelf is baja designs. Another great piece of kit.

Hey Mike, that's a great looking set up. I Googled Baja Designs and couldn't find that upper shelf. From the website it looks like all they sell is lighting. Would you mind posting a link?

Thanks a lot,
HP