Finally started my extruded aluminum drawer system.

[LJE]

This is what I have planned for mine as well. I like the turnbuckle idea, but not certain about the wooden or aluminum cross members.

Have y'all found those to be significantly important to security and stability?

They help raise the system above the bumps of the floor/the tailgate flap/etc. Additionally, my drawers don't have a bottom extrusion piece connecting the sides together - that's what I use the bottom piece of 3/8th aluminum bar for. That way I maximize storage space in the drawer.

 

[daohaus]

Update: worked on the drawer face and finished off the wide wings. Something i didn’t account for when the wings open they hit the rear seats because the rear seats are somewhat reclined. So i had to cut off a couple inches on that end to get it to clear.

Question for the right wing I’m using piece of wood to prop up the wing any suggestions on what I can use instead?

I have to but some 1/2” aluminum right angle to cap off the rear leading edge of the wood to clean it up

 

[Raymond525]

Update: worked on the drawer face and finished off the wide wings. Something i didn’t account for when the wings open they hit the rear seats because the rear seats are somewhat reclined. So i had to cut off a couple inches on that end to get it to clear. View attachment 4148514
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Question for the right wing I’m using piece of wood to prop up the wing any suggestions on what I can use instead?

I have to but some 1/2” aluminum right angle to cap off the rear leading edge of the wood to clean it up

Could you screw that wooden piece with some sort of stop to the underside of the wing so it hits the extruded aluminum and holds there? With a little fiddling, I think you can get it just right.

 

[hoser]

Question: Why is the drawer so far forward (towards the front)? Why didn't you position it closer to the tailgate?

Personally, I've always disliked wings like that... because you have to clear the entire area, front to rear to access the contents. I would split it (and the hinge) in half so you open the front independently. You could also put a lip on the front half (towards the front) so it opens both, simultaneously.

 

[daohaus]

Question: Why is the drawer so far forward (towards the front)? Why didn't you position it closer to the tailgate?

Personally, I've always disliked wings like that... because you have to clear the entire area, front to rear to access the contents. I would split it (and the hinge) in half so you open the front independently. You could also put a lip on the front half (towards the front) so it opens both, simultaneously.

Valid point about have the drawers so far back. I could move it towards the rear a bit. I do like your idea about cutting the wings in half. I might just do that. Thanks!