Rear Drawer Storage / Mr. Kaufman did a fine job!

[Cruiserdrew]

Believe it or not, those HDPE slides are much BETTER than a roller system. They don't get gunked up, they dont rattle around and they don't take up any room in the cargo space. They also don't cost $100 per pair. When you pull out the drawer, it can rest 95% open on the tailgate. To me the biggest problem with the roller slides is the fact it takes up almost an inch on each side-so that's all wasted space. None of that with Jeff's design. It's low tech, but extremely effective and durable.

 

[NorCalDoug]

How easy do they slide when they are fully loaded? How far can you pull them out when they are fully loaded? Seems like you would want all the heavy stuff towards the front, which would create a lot of leverage when you pull the drawer out all the way. Why doesn't he use a roller system?

They slide very well when fully loaded. Granted it's not ball-bearing smooth...but it's really not much effort to close the drawers either.

 

[SLOwag]

How easy do they slide when they are fully loaded? How far can you pull them out when they are fully loaded? Seems like you would want all the heavy stuff towards the front, which would create a lot of leverage when you pull the drawer out all the way. Why doesn't he use a roller system?

If you look at the first two pictures in this thread you can see a handle cut into the back of the drawer....makes it possible to carry wrenches, axles, etc to the scene of the carnage and make the repair then carry the drawer back and slide it into your rig. There are some nice subtle features that don't come through in the photos.

 

[slo60]

Just wanted to step up and thank Jeb and everyone else for the good word. I am still here, and occasionally build a set when time allows. At this time, I am moving my shop to another location, but would be glad to talk to anyone interested in a system.

 

[ff347]

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"NorCalDoug Quote:
Originally Posted by ff347
Very fine work! If you had to guess what is the weight of that unit? Do they drawers have slides?

Weight? Dunno. Not terribly heavy, but not light either. it's all wood...

Here are a few pics from an old thread. you can see the rails that the drawers run on. no conventional drawer slides to get gummed up on the trail from dirt.

the drawers slide very easily on the rails. "



Hey thanks for posting up those pictures, I have a very basic plan in my mind and I had thought about using some new slides that mount underneath, but now am rethinking that idea for the project. Always cool to see some of the ideas and the things people have done.

 

[rmg4007]

Slo60,
That is a really nice system, your work looks awesome.

Would you mind to share your source for the latches that hold the drawers closed? I am a woodworker/wheeler and I'm building a system for my own rig.

Thanks

 

[97 FZJ80]

Does anyone have pictures of the drawer system where it meets the second row seatback? I need a little clearance there (1"? ) since I have the JDM 2nd row reclining seat hinge from Mot. I have the hinge set to one notch back from the US market vertical setting to allow a better fit of the child seats.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Can't tell from the pics - is the rear area carpet removed before they're bolted in? And, any idea on a source for similar latches? I've checked McMaster and Grainger - nothing.

I'm plotting out a modular drawer system that allows the 3rd row seats to be used if the drawers are removed.

EDIT - found the latches - Eberhard slam latch.

 

[Brentbba]

Carpet is not removed. Four bolt holes from the third row seat brackets are used to bolt it down (longer than the stock bolts needed). It's not going anywhere. Very solid.

 

[sledge916]

I want to buy a set of these drawers but can't get in touch with him, anyone know how to???

Sethro

 

[sirenmoses]

I want to buy a set of these drawers but can't get in touch with him, anyone know how to???

Sethro

you do realize that you necro'd a thread from almost 4 yrs ago??

 

[sledge916]

you do realize that you necro'd a thread from almost 4 yrs ago??

yes I do

 

[96r50]

Jeff Kaufman is slo60 on here, and he had a thread in the vendor forums not too long ago about making and selling these drawers.

 

[TrickyT]

Jeff Kaufman is slo60 on here, and he had a thread in the vendor forums not too long ago about making and selling these drawers.

It's here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandis...80-100-series-cargo-drawers-jeff-kaufman.html

 

[NorCalDoug]

FWIW, I have a set of his drawers and am more than happy with them.
Jeff's workmanship is top-notch and he's a great guy to work with.