Got the axles hung this morning on the latest build
TWT -- The Wrenching Thread
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Rushed a storage/sleeping platform into fruition last week for a trip this past weekend. Nice to have some organization and containment plus brodi loves watching the scenery go by without having to lift more than an eyebrow.
Still have to add some tie downs and build a slide platform for back right cubby for the future home to a fridge. Should probably have put sealer on it to help with temp changes and swell/shrink
It's somewhat of a modular design. Definitely a design as you go build. Built in three sections. It could be run with second row seats if they ever new to go back in. The front section houses a 13gal front runner water tank. The second section has 2 20x22" boxes with hinged access and the rear section is two 36x20" cubbies. No plans for actual drawers as I'm sure it's heavy enough and I built them around the dimensions of the wolf pack storage boxes from front runner. I have a feeling 4 will make there way into my packing scenario. Two inside and two on top left side rear cubby. Right side will e fridge on a slide. Currently there is a slide in panel there to make one level platform
Added up quicker than I thought but ended up under 350.... 437.xx but as with any good project some new tools were in order
Initial impressions. I like em. Lost a lil space at the price of better organization. And man does the 80 ride great now!!! Kinda wondering how much they weigh. Attic rack will likely have to go as its challenging enough getting dressed on a cold morning with 10" less headroom.
Still have to add some tie downs and build a slide platform for back right cubby for the future home to a fridge. Should probably have put sealer on it to help with temp changes and swell/shrink
It's somewhat of a modular design. Definitely a design as you go build. Built in three sections. It could be run with second row seats if they ever new to go back in. The front section houses a 13gal front runner water tank. The second section has 2 20x22" boxes with hinged access and the rear section is two 36x20" cubbies. No plans for actual drawers as I'm sure it's heavy enough and I built them around the dimensions of the wolf pack storage boxes from front runner. I have a feeling 4 will make there way into my packing scenario. Two inside and two on top left side rear cubby. Right side will e fridge on a slide. Currently there is a slide in panel there to make one level platform
Added up quicker than I thought but ended up under 350.... 437.xx but as with any good project some new tools were in order
Initial impressions. I like em. Lost a lil space at the price of better organization. And man does the 80 ride great now!!! Kinda wondering how much they weigh. Attic rack will likely have to go as its challenging enough getting dressed on a cold morning with 10" less headroom.
Rushed a storage/sleeping platform into fruition last week for a trip this past weekend. Nice to have some organization and containment plus brodi loves watching the scenery go by without having to lift more than an eyebrow.
Still have to add some tie downs and build a slide platform for back right cubby for the future home to a fridge. Should probably have put sealer on it to help with temp changes and swell/shrink
It's somewhat of a modular design. Definitely a design as you go build. Built in three sections. It could be run with second row seats if they ever new to go back in. The front section houses a 13gal front runner water tank. The second section has 2 20x22" boxes with hinged access and the rear section is two 36x20" cubbies. No plans for actual drawers as I'm sure it's heavy enough and I built them around the dimensions of the wolf pack storage boxes from front runner. I have a feeling 4 will make there way into my packing scenario. Two inside and two on top left side rear cubby. Right side will e fridge on a slide. Currently there is a slide in panel there to make one level platform
Added up quicker than I thought but ended up under 350.... 437.xx but as with any good project some new tools were in order
Initial impressions. I like em. Lost a lil space at the price of better organization. And man does the 80 ride great now!!! Kinda wondering how much they weigh. Attic rack will likely have to go as its challenging enough getting dressed on a cold morning with 10" less headroom.
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I like the carpet!!
So that one panel just lifts off so you can mount the fridge?
In the 8 years and coming up on 100k miles I've had the pleasure of driving Moonshine for, this is only the second set of brand new tires she's ever had. Looking forward to using these for a long time to come!
Just came 30 minutes ago via uship.
Just came 30 minutes ago via uship.
I'll be interested in your feedback on these. When the DuraTracs on the Power Wagon wear out, I'll likely go to something along this route ...
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that was quick! interested to see how they wear on a heavier rig.... fj40z ran them on his 2010 tacoma but they went kinda fast.
Either way im sure youll love the new found power and maybe even a few less decibles
Either way im sure youll love the new found power and maybe even a few less decibles
I'm interested to see how they wear as well! I'll make sure to provide plenty of opinions on them over the next couple of years 
As a follow-up, got some wiring components to build new battery cables!
As a follow-up, got some wiring components to build new battery cables!
@jfz80 the storage system looks good!
Jason, that looks very professional, awesome job.
Hmmm, that looks strangely familiar. You get your measurements while I was sleeping?Oh yeah. New tools
Brad nailer and some beefier 12" clamps
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And the vote of approval
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Well they are about 40" at the mid seam 
Had no idea you even had drawers. But seeing as how its the same square of realty there's only so many ways you can slice it up.
I've had this sketch floating around my work journal for a couple years and finally acted on it. Too bad I lost the lateral cubby in actual construction. It was for axles an driveshafts but I felt it compromised the size of th two front cubbies more than desired. Guess ill have to not break s*** instead
Had no idea you even had drawers. But seeing as how its the same square of realty there's only so many ways you can slice it up.
I've had this sketch floating around my work journal for a couple years and finally acted on it. Too bad I lost the lateral cubby in actual construction. It was for axles an driveshafts but I felt it compromised the size of th two front cubbies more than desired. Guess ill have to not break s*** instead
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Looks like if Picasso drew a robot.... Great work...
Nice looking jason
Most likely the water tank
