Post up your drawer/storage system

[4x4junkie]

Some really great setups in this thread!


Here's mine I built for my Ford Bronco II (with plenty of inspiration from this thread, thank you ):

I built the framework using small thinwall rectangular steel tubing from an old E-Z-Up canopy (this stuff becomes crazy-strong yet very lightweight when you weld the tubes up side-by-side). Floor box side panels are made from aluminum sheet, top is 1/2" plywood (hardwood) with a urethane varnish. Latches are Southco paddle units ('xept for the fridge slide, using a modified barrel bolt for that).
The whole thing is probably around 80 lbs empty I'm guessing (was hopin' for closer to 60, but the 500lb-rated Accuride drawer slides had other ideas lol).



All the pieces:

Frames:

Assembled

Floor box storage:

Main drawer + fridge slide which has a pull-out shelf to place items while cooking or for working on other things:

Drawer extends for a sleeping platform

Finally the whole thing all flips to the rear so the back seats can be used. Access to contents is maintained with a 2nd door on the one unit.

 

[southpier]

very trick!

how much do these drawer units y'all put in weigh?

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

That last set-up is just amazing! I havent seen a Bronco II in ages. Glad to see one still being used and for the right reasons!

 

[targa88]

Couldn't get out of the shop to install these today but here is a setup for an 80 series Land Cruiser. The side wings still need to be fitted. I'm shopping for a beater 80 for use in fitting custom setups.

Features:
1) 250 lb capacity 36" drawer slides
2) Two dividers in each drawer adjustable in 32mm increments (more can be added)
3) Stainless paddle latch / slam latch with tamper-proof stainless fasteners
4) Hinged side wings which open to allow storage along each side
5) A folding sleeping platform which, when folded and not in use, fits easily between the rear seat back and the drawer units
6) Drawer interior sized to allow one quart oil bottles to stand up and exterior height provided a nearly flat sleeping surface with the sleeping platform resting on the folded seat back

Woodsman,
I would le to see that full configuration for an FJC.

GREAT craftsmanship

 

[60Dan]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm looking forward to producing a stock line for common rigs, custom units and some pullout camp kitchens.

I'm in good shape on having an FJ to fit but I really need an 80 (even if a non-runner) to fit to. Also, a good friend/neighbor has a 4th gen 4Runner which I hope to borrow for fitting later this summer.



Yes, much less expensive. I've worked out pricing of less than $30/pair on them which is just ridiculous (good that is) IMO for a 36" slide. Of course, the average guy buying one or two pair will pay more. I've also worked out great pricing on the KV lock in/lock out slides which go up to 60" length.

I love your design! I have an 80 you could test fit on, if I can purchase the prototype!

 

[Woodsman]

very trick!

how much do these drawer units y'all put in weigh?

I haven't weighed the full 80 series package I posted but that single drawer for the FJ Cruiser is around 45 pounds.

I love your design! I have an 80 you could test fit on, if I can purchase the prototype!

The unit pictured is sold . . . but more are on the agenda.

BTW - Nashville is only 4.5 hrs away from me.

 

[ab1985]

Here's mine I built for my Ford Bronco II (with plenty of inspiration from this thread, thank you ):

Sick, sick, sick! :ylsmoke:

 

[Funrover]

I like the BII set up, uber versitle!

 

[4x4junkie]

That last set-up is just amazing! I havent seen a Bronco II in ages. Glad to see one still being used and for the right reasons!

Yeah it's strange these rigs actually aren't more popular (the same is especially true for the earlier Explorer... They have some excellent underpinnings with great support too). That is all for a different thread though. :safari-rig:

Appreciate the compliments everyone. :beer: :beer:

 

[jeepdreamer]

Ordered some of these today...So it begins. Mooahahahaha!

http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit7339

 

[MojaveKJ]

Skills.

I am quite jealous of the engineering and building skills that I've seen put into practice in this thread. My rear storage setup looks like it was built by Fred Flintstone compared to all of the great systems I've seen here. Kudos to those with skills.

 

[Nomadllc]

These are a few pics of the boxes I built to fit the back of my Jeep ZJ. The big "tool box" fits the cargo area. The small one "food storage" I insulated and is made to fit the 60/40 split rear seat while folded flat.

 

[jeepdreamer]

^ nice work!^ How much do they weigh in at empty? What Ga steel did you use and size tubing?

 

[Recce01]

I have decided to share my Drawer system for my 98 ZJ. I took inspiration from a post earlier in this thread (awesome ideas),
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...our-drawer-storage-system?p=914248#post914248

I measured out the area available in the back of the ZJ and got to work drawing the system. A friend of mine owns a CNC wood cutting business, so he cut and assembled the system for me out of Baltic Birch. I ordered the slides from So Cal Teardrops and we were in business. This is the coolest feature of our rig so far. When we pull up somewhere and whip up a hot lunch in 10 minutes, people freak out! The system holds 4 pelican 1550 cases, 3 chairs, 1 roll top table and our Stove.

My wife loves her kitchen to go!

In case you are curious for more detail, Here is the build thread for the rig....

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/77201-98-Jeep-ZJ-quot-SHTFV-quot

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

That's pretty slick!!