Rear storage idea

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 10:18 AM

Here is an idea for rear storage, I used the hardware from the third row seats to make a removable storage shelf. It probably could be inproved upon but it works for now. I can mount my highlift jack to it as well.

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 10:41 AM

Here are some more with gear

fits nicly behind the seats

still have room for my camping buddy

Joe Egolf · 06-22-08, 11:06 AM

Nice set up , esp the dog

Beowulf · 06-22-08, 11:08 AM

I like it.

This is a great idea for those that need to keep their 3rd row seats. Get a 2nd set of brackets for the shelf and swap the seats for the shelf when needed. A friend did something similar with aluminum. He built his so there were 2 sides with a brace in the middle. He could put in 1 of the 3rd row seats and have the shelf on the other side, or a full width shelf like yours.

-B-

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 11:40 AM

I tossed around the idea of making a split setup but it would have been too complicated to make from wood. I havent seen anyone else make somethig like this before I was hoping that it would inspire someone with good metal working skills to make one from aluminum to save weight. The brackets for the third row are very sturdy, you could probably build something like this and put a rolling drawer on the bottom too.

Thanks for the comment on the dog, she is a great camper. The little one is Ok too.

Newps · 06-22-08, 11:47 AM

Hats off to ya, great idea. I haven’t seen anyone take this approach. My real problem with the drawler systems is the added weight of them. Yours is easily removable too, excellent job.

NLXTACY · 06-22-08, 01:11 PM

REALLY good idea. I was toying around with kind of the same idea but none of them included using the 3rd row brackets FROM the seats. Nice!

Doc · 06-22-08, 01:28 PM

Great idea! Toss a cargo net on top of the shelf to keep items in place and I'd say it's nearly perfect!

RiggerFJ80 · 06-22-08, 03:27 PM

A cargo box is in the planning stage and I was thinking about using the 3rd row hardware to secure it in the event of a rollover. I really like the height of yours. I think I'll make it full length, though and just store evrything under the platform and leave the platform for the pooch.

rob

sseaman · 06-23-08, 06:59 AM

interesting to see a new idea

06-22-08, 10:18 AM	#1
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 123	Rear storage idea Here is an idea for rear storage, I used the hardware from the third row seats to make a removable storage shelf. It probably could be inproved upon but it works for now. I can mount my highlift jack to it as well.

06-22-08, 11:06 AM	#3
Joe Egolf IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: W.Suffield Ct Posts: 409	Nice set up , esp the dog __________________ 1981 BJ42

06-22-08, 11:08 AM	#4
Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,288	I like it. This is a great idea for those that need to keep their 3rd row seats. Get a 2nd set of brackets for the shelf and swap the seats for the shelf when needed. A friend did something similar with aluminum. He built his so there were 2 sides with a brace in the middle. He could put in 1 of the 3rd row seats and have the shelf on the other side, or a full width shelf like yours. -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Wing Nut MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.

06-22-08, 11:47 AM	#6
Newps IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newport Beach, CA TLCA# 15243 Posts: 669	Hats off to ya, great idea. I haven’t seen anyone take this approach. My real problem with the drawler systems is the added weight of them. Yours is easily removable too, excellent job. __________________ Tare 1994 FZJ-80, OFF-ROAD Magazine's Project 80. Part I http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0605...rusier_buildup Part II http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0607...rusier_buildup Part III http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0708...ser/index.html www.HiredAssassinPhotos.com Last edited by Newps; 06-22-08 at 02:23 PM.

06-22-08, 01:28 PM	#8
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,224	Great idea! Toss a cargo net on top of the shelf to keep items in place and I'd say it's nearly perfect! __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-22-08, 10:41 AM	#2
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 123	Here are some more with gear fits nicly behind the seats still have room for my camping buddy

06-22-08, 11:40 AM	#5
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 123	I tossed around the idea of making a split setup but it would have been too complicated to make from wood. I havent seen anyone else make somethig like this before I was hoping that it would inspire someone with good metal working skills to make one from aluminum to save weight. The brackets for the third row are very sturdy, you could probably build something like this and put a rolling drawer on the bottom too. Thanks for the comment on the dog, she is a great camper. The little one is Ok too.

06-22-08, 03:27 PM	#9
RiggerFJ80 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Under a Cruiser or on the couch. Posts: 37	A cargo box is in the planning stage and I was thinking about using the 3rd row hardware to secure it in the event of a rollover. I really like the height of yours. I think I'll make it full length, though and just store evrything under the platform and leave the platform for the pooch. rob __________________ I like my beer like I like my coffee- blacker than night, stronger than God and sweeter than love! -John Stamstad '91 FJ80 2" OME, 33" BFG ATs, other stuff. Mongoose Pro Ti road racing bike DuraAce, etc.

06-23-08, 06:59 AM	#10
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,337	interesting to see a new idea __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k

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