magentawave
Adventurer
Yeah those garage door rollers and tracks are a great idea!
Post up your drawer/storage system
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unabashedpraise
Adventurer
ZJ Drawer
There aren't a lot of ZJ pics posted in here...
I wanted something cheap and effective (just like me:xxrotflma) and easily removable. All in I think I have less than $10 into the build. I used materials I had lying around and even painted them with leftover interior house paint. I took pics during the build but don't have any with me. I have turnbuckles for mounting them, but I'm not finding any good anchors without drilling into the floor. Right now they are wedged with the hatch is closed due to the angle of the backseat. I want to use some heavy webbing instead, but it's too cold outside for me to care very much.
Because of the latch system on the tailgate of the zj, I had to raise the platform off of the floor so that the drawer could clear the molding. I can add more pics later if requested, but I simply built a box frame with one middle brace. I didn't like losing the space, but at least I can pull the drawer out and hide items under the drawer if I needed, as long as they are about 1" tall.
The drawer does not have any slides because they take up so much room. However, they do slide out 97% of the way and will not fall out due to the way I constructed them. A little candle wax on the moving wood is really all that is needed. My 5 year old won't be getting it open, but my wife and I have no issues.
Not sure what to do with my compressor and jumppack in this configuration. Just not much room for them.
On top I added some slides that were given to me for a slide that I use to mount my full size food cooler, 7 gallon water jug, and small drink cooler. I mount the food cooler on the back of the slide and it can slide all the way out and open the lid without hitting the hatch. Right now I am using some thick rope to secure them to the eyebolts for quick release and $aving$. I use a small hitch pin to keep it closed.
I utilize the space under the slide by storing a homemade table that has 4 screw in legs seen here:
The open cavity on the pass side houses 3 of our 4 kelty cubes that we use for luggage on trips; right now it is stroller storage. I then strap our black supply tubs, seen in the pic above, on top and off we go.
I'll post a pic of system all packed up when I get a chance.
There aren't a lot of ZJ pics posted in here...
I wanted something cheap and effective (just like me:xxrotflma) and easily removable. All in I think I have less than $10 into the build. I used materials I had lying around and even painted them with leftover interior house paint. I took pics during the build but don't have any with me. I have turnbuckles for mounting them, but I'm not finding any good anchors without drilling into the floor. Right now they are wedged with the hatch is closed due to the angle of the backseat. I want to use some heavy webbing instead, but it's too cold outside for me to care very much.
Because of the latch system on the tailgate of the zj, I had to raise the platform off of the floor so that the drawer could clear the molding. I can add more pics later if requested, but I simply built a box frame with one middle brace. I didn't like losing the space, but at least I can pull the drawer out and hide items under the drawer if I needed, as long as they are about 1" tall.
The drawer does not have any slides because they take up so much room. However, they do slide out 97% of the way and will not fall out due to the way I constructed them. A little candle wax on the moving wood is really all that is needed. My 5 year old won't be getting it open, but my wife and I have no issues.
Not sure what to do with my compressor and jumppack in this configuration. Just not much room for them.
On top I added some slides that were given to me for a slide that I use to mount my full size food cooler, 7 gallon water jug, and small drink cooler. I mount the food cooler on the back of the slide and it can slide all the way out and open the lid without hitting the hatch. Right now I am using some thick rope to secure them to the eyebolts for quick release and $aving$. I use a small hitch pin to keep it closed.
I utilize the space under the slide by storing a homemade table that has 4 screw in legs seen here:
The open cavity on the pass side houses 3 of our 4 kelty cubes that we use for luggage on trips; right now it is stroller storage. I then strap our black supply tubs, seen in the pic above, on top and off we go.
I'll post a pic of system all packed up when I get a chance.
Jerseytaco
Observer
My Storage/ Sleep platform
It's Still a work in progress. I just want to say thanks for all the ideas found in this thread.
It's Still a work in progress. I just want to say thanks for all the ideas found in this thread.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Load Floor Replacement
This thread inspired and motivated me to build this for the rear of my '05 Grand Cherokee, replacing the stock load floor with 4" of storage space, maintaining a pretty much flat area with the seats folded down and some slightly beefier anchor points for securing loads.
So this is what the stock floor looks like:
http://www.roadfly.com/new-cars/wp-...-cherokee/jeep-grand-cherokee-cargo-space.jpg
And this is what I built:
I used 3/4" plywood glued and screwed, piano hinge, indoor/outdoor carpet, aluminum C-channel, two barrel bolts (at lid corners, underneath) and a cabinet lock in the center. I used corner reinforcement brackets to bolt to the stock bolt points. This can be removed and replaced with the stock piece in about 15 minutes. Finish quality is nothing like some of the epic systems on this thread, but I wanted to share because its the only one I know of in a WK
This thread inspired and motivated me to build this for the rear of my '05 Grand Cherokee, replacing the stock load floor with 4" of storage space, maintaining a pretty much flat area with the seats folded down and some slightly beefier anchor points for securing loads.
So this is what the stock floor looks like:
http://www.roadfly.com/new-cars/wp-...-cherokee/jeep-grand-cherokee-cargo-space.jpg
And this is what I built:
I used 3/4" plywood glued and screwed, piano hinge, indoor/outdoor carpet, aluminum C-channel, two barrel bolts (at lid corners, underneath) and a cabinet lock in the center. I used corner reinforcement brackets to bolt to the stock bolt points. This can be removed and replaced with the stock piece in about 15 minutes. Finish quality is nothing like some of the epic systems on this thread, but I wanted to share because its the only one I know of in a WK
jeepin_idaho
Adventurer
That's a really slick setup to stash items and it looks great. Good work!
Dan
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southpier
Expedition Leader
low looks like the way to go
Jerseytaco
Observer
if i were to do it again i would make it 2 inches higher. Could fit more and still have ample head room.....
:camping::tent:
:camping::tent:
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/58091-Snow-Peak-Addiction/page71
Latest update. Made some tweaks to fit the strapped up IGT to the slide out and the spare tire rotopax mounts.
Latest update. Made some tweaks to fit the strapped up IGT to the slide out and the spare tire rotopax mounts.
Thanks! Much appreciated.
Thanks! Haha, tell me about it. Just got back from a 10 day trip and needed to get in there once with the back loaded up... not fun! ... Not sure how to avoid this with the available space though...
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
Page 5, from my, "Cabby" the trooper, thread. Some progress pics on my storage system.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...AKA-quot-Cabernet-quot-the-2001-Trooper/page5
Here's a teaser for the clicky impaired:
Finished unit will be level with folded rear seats to create a sleep platform. My wife and I have already layed back there. There's tons of head room. Very easy to get up on elbow and crawl in/out:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...AKA-quot-Cabernet-quot-the-2001-Trooper/page5
Here's a teaser for the clicky impaired:
Finished unit will be level with folded rear seats to create a sleep platform. My wife and I have already layed back there. There's tons of head room. Very easy to get up on elbow and crawl in/out:
magentawave
Adventurer
Those brackets holding your tanks above your spare tire are cool. Where did you get them?
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
I got them here on the forum from Dennx. I believe he got them from rebeloffroad.com
Great piece of kit.
Great piece of kit.
MOAK
Adventurer
My brother-in-law inspired me by gifting me a $25 gift certificate to Home Depot'.. out of pocket expenses, so far are $17, and I'm very happy with the results. I do need some advise though. The cooler will fit lengthways behind the 10" wide front hatch, but it is very tight. A slider for the cooler is out, as we may sometimes remove the cooler and utilize the area as a sleeping platform for two. I'm undecided about anchor points for the cooler, I've considered nutserts to attach d-rings on the sides, but fear they may not be strong enough. At a later date I will be adding hinged flooring to the sides, supported with gussets. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated,,, Thanks
(BTW, I'm disappointed that the photos do not appear in the order that they are downloaded)
(BTW, I'm disappointed that the photos do not appear in the order that they are downloaded)
