Post up your drawer/storage system
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Chazz Layne
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Nicely done Rob, I look forward to seeing the finished product. That first picture brings back memories... :sombrero:
The hoop will only improve stoutness in a rollover of course, but FYI - the roof will hold. I've dropped a D2 on the roof before from about 5' up. If you haven't done so already, I'd consider tying it into the frame via the body mount bolts if possible. The floor is good and stout back there, but you can never be too careful.
The hoop will only improve stoutness in a rollover of course, but FYI - the roof will hold. I've dropped a D2 on the roof before from about 5' up. If you haven't done so already, I'd consider tying it into the frame via the body mount bolts if possible. The floor is good and stout back there, but you can never be too careful.
Chazz, I can't see any reasonable way to attach it to those body mount points. Not without turning the whole thing into a giant steel mousetrap. Also, I'd hate to bridge the body-frame gap and bring in NVH issues.
When I first built it, I only had the 4x4" floor plates and 3 bolts. That was really bad. I think my 5 year old son could have pushed the hoop forward and twisted the floor upwards. Weakest floor I have ever seen. That's why I added the doubler plates, 6x12, with 5x10 backers on the bottomside. Not the hoop rings like a bell. The backstays are gravy. On the final install, I'll also shoot a bolt sideways through the wheelwell.
I have thought about running another tie-point to that mount just below the Alpine light... but sometimes you have to say enough is enough.
I've heard that about the roof, that they're solid on these trucks. The main thing is that the hoop doesn't collapse in any way, and hopefully I've accomplished that.
When I first built it, I only had the 4x4" floor plates and 3 bolts. That was really bad. I think my 5 year old son could have pushed the hoop forward and twisted the floor upwards. Weakest floor I have ever seen. That's why I added the doubler plates, 6x12, with 5x10 backers on the bottomside. Not the hoop rings like a bell. The backstays are gravy. On the final install, I'll also shoot a bolt sideways through the wheelwell.
I have thought about running another tie-point to that mount just below the Alpine light... but sometimes you have to say enough is enough.
I've heard that about the roof, that they're solid on these trucks. The main thing is that the hoop doesn't collapse in any way, and hopefully I've accomplished that.
Chazz Layne
Administrator
Ah, I thought it might be a bit too far of a reach. I'm not so much thinking about bridging the gap, as much as just anchoring at the same point. That way you get the stoutness of a frame mounting point, but it can still jiggle around exactly as much as the body does (since it is still on the body side of the body mount).
What you've got should be fine though. Between those 6 mounting points I doubt that cage is going anywhere.
What you've got should be fine though. Between those 6 mounting points I doubt that cage is going anywhere.
I decided to go half-way across as well- the rest of the space fits a large action packer and a cooler.
The drawers are a hacked up RV storage drawer with no slides- just friction fit. That way it's easy to remove the drawer and all the contents in one motion.
I'm actually contemplating ripping all this stuff out and just going with boxes and bins, as-needed. The drawers still work well, but take up space day-to-day.
Chazz Layne
Administrator
Actually, that is what we are getting from Photobucket. Either he changed the images or Photobucket is having trouble.
Nope.... spoke to Rob over on OLC, he's been banned again cause he was already banned.... ?
Anyway, you can see his storage rack here :
http://www.overlandcanada.com/forum/showthread.php?p=19004#post19004
smbisig
Adventurer
New ARB roller drawer installed in my Jeep YJ. I am a professional sports photographer and needed some added security while parked at the two pro stadiums (Qwest Field and Safeco Field).
And no, I don't leave the fridge or camera gear in a soft top Jeep while I am shooting the games.
And no, I don't leave the fridge or camera gear in a soft top Jeep while I am shooting the games.
smbisig
Adventurer
I needed one for added security while carrying my camera gear around. At points, I may have $30K+ of camera gear (not saying I would ever leave it unattended, but sometimes I have to make pitstops). $900 was cheapest options and with me having no free time, I couldn't build my own.
targa88
Explorer
Don't get me wrong. I really like the ARB gear. Easier to get your hands on them then the venerable African Outback (South Africa) drawers or even Black Widow (Oz).
Build quality, protection, security etc.
For my application which is full length, modular storage, drawers and sleeping platform - it just priced itself out beyond building it myself.
Build quality, protection, security etc.
For my application which is full length, modular storage, drawers and sleeping platform - it just priced itself out beyond building it myself.
I am starting to put together ideas for a drawer for the rear of my JK as well as a platform that will cover the passenger rear seat when layed down to mount my ARB fridge to. My question is mainly for the people who have used the birch ply wood from the depot or Lowes. How is this material holding up? Any quality issues? I would try to use Balitic Birch but I cant find any for a reasonable price, or locally. Once these are complete I was planning on having it LineX'ed. Thanks for the help.