rear storage box

michaelknight · 03-12-07, 08:57 PM

looking for any ideas/plans for a rear storage box for the FJC. Need it fast. Michael

FJTex · 03-13-07, 08:08 AM

i've been looking for a false floor solution myself, theres a thread about em in the camping gear- recovery section with lots of pics of things ppl have done with other FJ's sombody over there said there was somthing in the workds but i may end up fabricating my own, my thoughts would be to have it flush with the top of the wheel well, and since i dont use the back seats, remove the cusion (4bolts in total) and fold down the seats and have it extend to the end of the back seats when folded down. would provide ample storage space and probably enough room to sleep somewhat comfortably.

hammer1 · 03-13-07, 10:16 AM

I made this out of 1/2" baltic birch plywood. The full extension drawer guides make it completely usefull. There is a open eye hook in the center, and its held down in the back ( to prevent tipping forward when opened) by a ratchet ty-down.
And true to our "Yankee Inginuity" I used a mix of my and the neighbors old porch paint to finish it. Ugly greenish/blue/grey. Maybe when i paint my porch, I will re-do it.

Corey · 03-13-07, 12:16 PM

Here is mine that use to be in my 4Runner.

FirstToy · 03-13-07, 12:31 PM

Here is a African Outback drawer from Sleeoffroad-

hammer1 · 03-13-07, 12:44 PM

you guys are making my talents look bad

TisilverFJ · 03-13-07, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

Here is a African Outback drawer from Sleeoffroad-

Just an FYI on this drawer system. I went into Sleeoffroad and talked to them about this drawer. Most all of us know that is was custom made for the Ultimate FJ and they don't currently sell a model for the FJC. Slee told me that is was a Land Rover model (I think) they just cut down to fit the FJ. They would also provide pictures of how they did it. Some metal,wood, an plastic to cut. The only 2 possible bad issues are drilling though the floor to bolt it down and cutting the inside plastic fender below the sub for a support brace to fit. The price was around $1,100 .

Corey · 03-14-07, 02:54 AM

The Slee box is nice.
As popular as the FJ is now, I would like to see the box produced.

I paid a Boeing carpenter $300 to build mine back in the summer of '01.
I have changed out the blue carpet he had on it to match the blue interior of my '91 4Runner to black carpet to match the FJ.

gearguywb · 03-14-07, 07:28 PM

Here is my home made solution...

FJTex · 03-14-07, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gearguywb

Here is my home made solution...

i like that a lot (especially the alarm system you put on it

) how much did that cost you to build? any special instrucions?

gearguywb · 03-15-07, 05:14 AM

I used 3/4"lywood throughout. The drawer slides came from Home Depot. Probably all together it was 150-200....not counting the alarm.

jfoobar · 03-16-07, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gearguywb

I used 3/4"lywood throughout. The drawer slides came from Home Depot. Probably all together it was 150-200....not counting the alarm.

I have two alarms like that, only older. Trust me, they are not cost-effective.

I am building a box right now also, inspired by these guys, from 3/4" birch plywood.

michaelknight · 03-16-07, 07:30 PM

thank you for the pics and input. I have an idea now, so I will get busy building a box.

Michael

Degnol · 03-16-07, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jfoobar

I have two alarms like that, only older. Trust me, they are not cost-effective.

I am building a box right now also, inspired by these guys, from 3/4" birch plywood.

Isn't 3/4" a little overkill considering you have a center support? I don't actually know what the weight savings would be but offhand I'd say 33% by using 1/2"

Not trying to be critical here, just curious.

Ed

TisilverFJ · 03-17-07, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gearguywb

Here is my home made solution...

gearguy
Very nice design. I was first thinking wood, but maybe going with square steel and steel mesh top.

gearguywb · 03-17-07, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TisilverFJ

gearguy
Very nice design. I was first thinking wood, but maybe going with square steel and steel mesh top.

Good to hear from you!
I think steel would work great (or diamond plate al) but I did not have access to any machinery so pretty limited in what I could do.

Jim S. · 03-17-07, 08:33 AM

I have a tufffy drawer system in my j**p. A secure system, but can be noisey on wasboard roads. (compartments are lined & contents carefully packed). I think a wood box has a more friendly rattle & is what I'll put in the cruiser. 1/2" Baltic Birch can be made to look quite handsome & is not as heavy or bulky as 3/4".

jfoobar · 03-17-07, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Degnol

Isn't 3/4" a little overkill considering you have a center support? I don't actually know what the weight savings would be but offhand I'd say 33% by using 1/2"

Not trying to be critical here, just curious.

There are a few reasons why I am going with 3/4", and it has to do with durability/thickness.

1. I am routing channels where the pieces go together so I can glue and screw for a tight fit. A 1/4" channel would be half the thickness of 1/2" plywood and that doesn't give me a warm fuzzy.

2. I am also routing channels for slides in the drawers, same problem as above.

3. The front attachment bolts through the bottom plate of the box will need to be recessed so that the drawers can pass cleanly. Again, 1/2" just doesn't provide much thickness for a recessed attachment that will still have longterm durability and strength.

4. I will be mounting multiple D-ring tiedowns to the top of the box and turnbuckle hooks in the back so the more wood holding those screws the better for durability's sake.

I still may be over-engineering it a little bit but I'll take some additional weight and slight loss of storage for some peace of mind. Regardless, the weight of the box itself will be nothing compared to the overall backend weight when I am fully loaded with gear anyway.

Quixote · 03-22-07, 10:47 PM

I hear that Tuffy will have a FJC solution available in July. Given their reasonable cost and ruggedness that's what I'm looking at for my rig...

tuffy · 03-23-07, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Quixote

I hear that Tuffy will have a FJC solution available in July. Given their reasonable cost and ruggedness that's what I'm looking at for my rig...

Tuffy just finished the design for a FJ Cruiser console that is really sweet. Design work for a rear drawer is next.

TisilverFJ · 03-23-07, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tuffy

Tuffy just finished the design for a FJ Cruiser console that is really sweet. Design work for a rear drawer is next.

OK, you are teasing us now. Please post a picture or I will have to come over and have you test fit it in my FJ

. Does it require the removal of the arm rests?

sikocycles · 03-24-07, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tuffy

Tuffy just finished the design for a FJ Cruiser console that is really sweet. Design work for a rear drawer is next.

Awesome because the center console is useless

tuffy · 03-26-07, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TisilverFJ

OK, you are teasing us now. Please post a picture or I will have to come over and have you test fit it in my FJ

. Does it require the removal of the arm rests?

No the armrest can remain in place. We should have pictures in the next couple of days. Just have to vacum all of the dog hair out of the FJ

TisilverFJ · 03-26-07, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tuffy

No the armrest can remain in place. We should have pictures in the next couple of days. Just have to vacum all of the dog hair out of the FJ

That's great. Can't wait to see it.

Corey · 03-26-07, 09:31 AM

Ditto.
Hoping this will work with the console for automatics.

tuffy · 03-26-07, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Ditto.
Hoping this will work with the console for automatics.

Definitely works with automatics since the FJCruiser that we have is an automatic.

sikocycles · 03-26-07, 02:02 PM

Hope it works with MT6s

michaelknight · 03-28-07, 05:51 AM

progress on the storage box is going well. Almost all together ready to be sprayed with rubber bed liner. (RHINO type stuff) I will post some pictures when finished. It is looking very nice. Michael

Corey · 03-28-07, 06:43 AM

Looking forward to seeing it.

jfoobar · 04-07-07, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jfoobar

There are a few reasons why I am going with 3/4", and it has to do with durability/thickness.

1. I am routing channels where the pieces go together so I can glue and screw for a tight fit. A 1/4" channel would be half the thickness of 1/2" plywood and that doesn't give me a warm fuzzy.

2. I am also routing channels for slides in the drawers, same problem as above.

3. The front attachment bolts through the bottom plate of the box will need to be recessed so that the drawers can pass cleanly. Again, 1/2" just doesn't provide much thickness for a recessed attachment that will still have longterm durability and strength.

4. I will be mounting multiple D-ring tiedowns to the top of the box and turnbuckle hooks in the back so the more wood holding those screws the better for durability's sake.

I still may be over-engineering it a little bit but I'll take some additional weight and slight loss of storage for some peace of mind. Regardless, the weight of the box itself will be nothing compared to the overall backend weight when I am fully loaded with gear anyway.

Finished mine a couple of weeks ago. Here is the complete write-up on it:

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...box-build.html