rear storage box

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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 :D . Does it require the removal of the arm rests?
 
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 :D . 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:)
 
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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:D
 
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/foru...ual-tech/24459-my-rear-storage-box-build.html

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Here's my version of the one Corey made:
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It seems like it would have been cheaper to add a lock instead of the GSD.

Looks sturdy!

It would have...but you should see the look on peoples faces when they are peering in the back and realize that the strange ears they are seeing are attached to something!
 
gearguy is that divider a multi application piece? that is, can i put it on a stock FJc and adjust it later after gettin/building a drawer? also how much was it and where can i get it? i like it.
 
Here's my version of the one Corey made:

hey... taht looks familiar... but wheres all the electronic toys up front!? you oughtta post a thread showing that setup, it looks insane, and its very well done
 
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These are some great boxes. I have not finished mine as of this note. Was gone for a week to Moab for EJS. had a great time, looking forward to going to "Cruise Moab" and meeting some of you guys. I hope to have the box finished by then. Time is ticking.
Michael:)
 
i just got a job at a high end custom cabinet maker.... hmmm... shop... tools... spare materials... hmmm.... :D gimmie 6 months i'll build the ultimate box.
 

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