Any fj40 rear storage box available? (6 Viewers)

[George Amonette]

I did a search and didn't find anything, so I'll ask if anyone has found a supplier for a rear cargo area storage box. There are several homemade wooden boxes with pull out draws on youtube, but I am as bad at wood making as working on the FJ40. TIA

 

[65swb45]

If you’re looking for something that fills the rear of the truck, I’m guessing the folks that hang out in the expedition builds forum will have a number of high$$ suggestions for you.

As a ‘common sewer’ myself, I got a military surplus aluminum footlocker, which I used for over 10 years before passing it on to @Spike Strip. Maybe he can snap a pic.

 

[spdracr58]

i used a tuffy #130 storage box with dimensions 29 1/8L x 34.5W s 4 1/8 H. the drawer is only 3" tall but it works great. I thought I did a post on it. I then used a Jeep rear seat for a CJ 7 I think on top of it. I then added the second metal shelf for some additional storage. Now it fits my cooler and recovery box nicely.

 

[macdaddy59]

If you do not have the rear seat you can go with a Pelican box. They are guaranteed to be unbreakable and water tight.

 

[CRZR45]

This is an option but harder to get to stuff when packed up with gear.

Aqualu Storage Drop Box for Aqualu Aluminum Body Tubs - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts

Aqualu Storage Drop Box for Aqualu Aluminum Body Tubs. Storage Drop Box Measurements: 33" Long x 16" Wide x 10" Deep. Call to order.

btbprod.com

 

[65swb45]

This is an option but harder to get to stuff when packed up with gear.

Aqualu Storage Drop Box for Aqualu Aluminum Body Tubs - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts

Aqualu Storage Drop Box for Aqualu Aluminum Body Tubs. Storage Drop Box Measurements: 33" Long x 16" Wide x 10" Deep. Call to order.

btbprod.com

IIRC, @pardion used an aux tank that wasn’t fuel-tight any more for the same purpose. Would take a little more prep to repurpose, but would have a much lower ‘entry’ point. Good call @CRZR45

 

[George Amonette]

Found another thread (finally), for others reference. I can't believe someone hasn't made a standard box from fender to fender, level with the fender sides and goes from the rear of the front seats to the back doors. Youtube has several wooden pull out draws that seem perfect.

FJ40 Rear Storage Solution?

I will try to post more pics tonight with it full of gear. It is very light empty maybe 15 lbs ?

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[WaTrout88]

Found another thread (finally), for others reference. I can't believe someone hasn't made a standard box from fender to fender, level with the fender sides and goes from the rear of the front seats to the back doors. Youtube has several wooden pull out draws that seem perfect.

FJ40 Rear Storage Solution?

I will try to post more pics tonight with it full of gear. It is very light empty maybe 15 lbs ?

forum.ih8mud.com

I am working on one right now that will have a tube steel structure with a heavy duty pull out drawer and mounts for a best top bench seat. Once I get things finished up I will post it and see if there is any interest in making some more for purchase.

 

[65swb45]

I am working on one right now that will have a tube steel structure with a heavy duty pull out drawer and mounts for a best top bench seat. Once I get things finished up I will post it and see if there is any interest in making some more for purchase.

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[WaTrout88]

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Still working on it haha. I actually just pulled it out the other night so I can get the final rear bolt anchor points welded on and build the brackets for the drawer. I will post some pictures once I get closer.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

I'm the 3rd owner here on mud of this Smittybilt box, I've been rocking it for a few years.

Works perfect for my current needs.

 

[1911]

Sadly, they're not available anymore, but I really like my Con-Ferr locking box. It's great for locking up tools when the top is off, and takes up very little otherwise useful space.

 

[Mean One]

Sadly, they're not available anymore, but I really like my Con-Ferr locking box. It's great for locking up tools when the top is off, and takes up very little otherwise useful space.

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I would love one of these but have never been able to find one.

 

[1911]

I would love one of these but have never been able to find one.

Every once in a blue moon, one comes up in the Classified section here on Mud, but they’re few and far between. Mine was in the truck when I bought it, 17 years ago.

It wouldn’t be too difficult to make one, with an appropriately-sized sheet metal brake.

 

[JohnnyC]

I use a 105mm metal ammo box… it fits right under the rear seats

 

[1911]

I use a 105mm metal ammo box… it fits right under the rear seatsView attachment 3920897View attachment 3920898

Do you remember where you bought these? I looked on the interwebs and all the ones for sale there are in the U.K. or Australia.

 

[JohnnyC]

@1911 Coleman’s is where I got them or major surplus

I looked and I see a 81mm … wondering if that’s the one I got … looks like it … but out of stock it looks

Ammo Can, 81 mm

Ammo can measures 25¼ in. long x 13½ in. wide x 7¾ in. high. Features carrying handles on each side and a double hinged back to add to this cans uniqueness.

colemans.com

I’ll have to measure

 

[JohnnyC]

I see the 81mm here:

81mm Ammo Box Brown

Genuine Military Surplus and so much more

armysurpluswarehouse.com

I’m not near my truck now… but it shows dimensions

 

[1911]

@1911 Coleman’s is where I got them or major surplus

I looked and I see a 81mm … wondering if that’s the one I got … looks like it … but out of stock it looks

Ammo Can, 81 mm

Ammo can measures 25¼ in. long x 13½ in. wide x 7¾ in. high. Features carrying handles on each side and a double hinged back to add to this cans uniqueness.

colemans.com

I’ll have to measure

Thanks!

 

[Land Shark]

@1911 Coleman’s is where I got them or major surplus

I looked and I see a 81mm … wondering if that’s the one I got … looks like it … but out of stock it looks

Ammo Can, 81 mm

Ammo can measures 25¼ in. long x 13½ in. wide x 7¾ in. high. Features carrying handles on each side and a double hinged back to add to this cans uniqueness.

colemans.com

I’ll have to measure

Colemans is the bomb