Storage Solutions

[Romer]

Like the other threads, lets keep the chat to a minimum!

Post up your storage solutions. This includes drawer set-ups, 2nd battery trays as tool boxes, anything that provides a storage solution in an 80 series.

If you have a detailed link, provide a few pictures with a quick description and the link to your details.

If you don't have a detailed link, make sure you provide enough info that someone could copy your solution.

Thanks,

reffug and Romer

EDIT: I found a lot of these items in the following thread started by lx450landcruiser a year ago. I linked the specific posts with a teaser shot here. I also found other threads that I linked to

[Josh83]

Currently, I carry a Pelican 650 case with tools and gear in it. I like this solution better than drawers because I still have room for a full size cooler next to it, and I can take the case and cooler out to sleep in the truck if I need to. It is easy to strap down, water tight and holds lots of stuff.

[cpg]

what case? any photo?

[Biff]

Originally Posted by Josh83

Currently, I carry a Pelican 650 case with tools and gear in it. I like this solution better than drawers because I still have room for a full size cooler next to it, and I can take the case and cooler out to sleep in the truck if I need to. It is easy to strap down, water tight and holds lots of stuff.

Is this the case you use?

http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=raaicw

[Josh83]

I should have said a 1650 case, not a 650. If you look around you can find one without any foam in to for under $200, just google Pelican 1650. Here is a link that shows all the different models: http://www.pelican-cases.com/cases.html

I will try to remember to get a pic of it in the back of the 80 tomorrow to give an idea of size.

[Romer]

Here is the setup Hayes posted last week. His thread can be be found here

[Romer]

Here is a solution that Houston FZJ80 posted in his ROTW thread that you can find here

[Romer]

Here is a solution that Derek Lee has posted on his site. You can find the link here

[Romer]

Landcruiserphils Getto Version

[Romer]

From a Post from rockclmbr

Here is my set-up which has saved me hours of loading/unpacking during trips! I'll give credit to Jim Brantley for the base design. I made a few minor additions that I thought was needed:

1) Fold-up flaps to make the entire platform flat ( this is a must if you have a dog in the back)
2) Cotter Pin setup (not shown) to index the drawer and keep it open when on a slanted hill. This also keeps the drawer from rolling out too far or closing.
3) Hand holds to open and close drawer without pinching fingers


Things I wish I added:

- top hatch for getting to gear that is inacessible when the back is stuck up against a tree or rock!

[Romer]

Here is a nice setup from Firstoy

Here is the text from his Post here

Mine is more for camping and trips. I give all credit to the Norcal 80's guys and PismoJim, they really inspired me to tackle this fun project.
http://homepage.mac.com/paintlab/PhotoAlbum19.html
and my writeup
http://homepage.mac.com/paintlab/Personal34.html

[Romer]

Cruiserdrews setup can be found here with additional detail here

[Romer]

reffugs Outback Drawer System

[Romer]

Here is a Teaser shot of NorcalDougs system that can be found in this thread

[Romer]

Spressomon's African Outback setup that can be found in the same thread as Norcaldougs, but specifically here

[Romer]

Maddbaggins low cost storage solution that can be found here

[ManrigDude]

Here is my drawer system. Constructed of 3/4" no-void plywood covered in rubber-backed carpet. Drawer slides are heavy duty full-extension units. More details in my ROTW (link on the signature line).

[blu 60]

Drawers taken from Jim Brantley Prismojim

3/4" Baltic Birch plywood - heavy
durable waterproof finish
construction blind dado and glue no screws
all wood cut by CNC router no cuts made by human hands
Accuride 36" slides 300 lb capacity each side
window cam latches
rubber truck bed mat cut to fit each drawer
J-Tracks on each side of the box to tie down the fridge and stuff





Herman in Texas

[beno]

These storage solutions are too nice!!!

How about the whole rear of the truck?

[Beowulf]

Beno,
You need a before and after shot.

-B-

[cruiserdan]

I think that IS the after......

[beno]

It is the before the finale shot....

Working on Herculining the entire rear section, putting in some metal storage boxes over the wheel wells, and dropping a wall between the first row and the back with a door like contraption....

Too much to do, too little time.

It's always a mess back there. Even when it's clean.

[mickey_rubicon]

no tire carrier or 2nd and 3d row seats, 2 full size MTR spares on ree-bar hanger and booster and gas can bolted down, leaves lots of room for liqour, and guns and firewood. No carpet. I will soon be building a storage system which will hug the tire stack and you can sleep on top of it.

[Mex80]

Enjoyed the ideas. I have used various toolboxes and settled for two yellow Rubbermaids that just about make up the width of the my 92 80 and will fit behaind the third seat. We would carry people up into the mountains in southern Mexico and I needed all my seating. I also remove the little box behind the cubby hole on the right side and that gave me access to the entire space behind the rear panel. My woofer is removed so I had space for straps, a spare starter & waterpump , jumper cables etc. I have a home brew roof rack for light extras and ended up getting a Canadian 101 trailer as my "ultimate solution" for storage. It is fitted with a hard aluminum lid that locks.
I will try some pics if there is interest.
Mark

[4LLC]

i use army ammo boxes to store tools and misc stuff and got a canvas bag for the recovery gear then i secure it with a cargo web on the floor

[nakman]

leaves lots of room for liqour, and guns and firewood.

Mickey, you sound like a fun guy to go camping with, too bad you're out in the bay area. then again, maybe that's a good thing... ?


Ok, sorry Romer for being a slacker here. I've got a platform in back, similar to what many have created. Differences for me are that I've got completely square plastic tubs, so the platform itself becomes the lid when they're in place. Whole thing is secured through the floor, with the 3rd row latches removed. Also secured using the tie-downs and turnbuckles, and even through the rear threshold.

And one thing I've done different is I've removed the little "cargo area" from the PS panel, installed a barrier to keep my inverter isolated, then used the rest of the space to store fluids. And yes, those are shelf brackets that hold the outside of the platform up.. think light weight!

[nakman]

Also the tubs themselves work at support for the platform, keeping the hounds in check above. Here are a couple pics of the panel removed, so you can see how I've mounted the inverter, plus all the fluids I've stashed in the PS wall.

couple other comments: I took my cargo carpet out, that stuff was nasty from life, but more importantly the install of the wood is much more secure without it. Plus it gave me a little more room, and allowed me to easily incorporate the existing holes for the 3rd row latch bar deals in the center. The 1x4 is my "barrier" that keeps the fluids away from the inverter, both of which tie into the OEM speaker mount. Without that speaker, and without the inverter, you could store enough fluids in there to do a complete front and rear axle service, change out the T-case, and probably have enough room for a 4 qt. drop & swap of the ATF. If you haven't already, I would encourage you to take that PS panel off and look at all the room back there...