What do you recommend for a good toolbox? (1 Viewer)

[Eicca]

Lookin good guys. Loving all the options.

Maybe I'll stash my tool bag in a box! Stackable, durable, and doesn't get my tools wet

 

[Corbet]

I've tried a number of different mobile tool boxes, steel, box with drawers, plastic. This is what has worked the best for me so far. Its long enough to hold a decent length pry bar. Enough volume for what I generally carry on the trail.

While wheeling it gets secured in the cargo area with ratchet tie down straps.

This summer I plan to build a drawer system to offer a safer way to secure tools and recovery items. Not sure what I'll use to organize tools inside the drawers. Ammo cans maybe?

 

[96r50]

Hi Adam:

Yes, the light, surplus style stock OEM tool bags that came with the 80 series. I bought 5 of them and they are organized by "style of tool" and that the logic is reasonable.

They are stout, they are functional, and they are Toyota. That for me--in a nutshell--are all of the important traits I look for in everything having to do with Land Cruisers.

I originally thought they would only be a "truck" bag. But they have been now my primary tool containers since I am not interested in a tall box style tool container for the small shop/shed location where I wrench at home.

Part Number: 09120-60100 List Price: $75.62 (considerably cheaper for MUDders)

best.
-onur

Neat system! It looks like they've changed the design from the originals at some point.

(Glad to see I'm not the only one who works on his truck in the dirt )

 

[OGBeno]

(Glad to see I'm not the only one who works on his truck in the dirt )

I do my best work in the dirt....only place for real cruisers.

I have a small shop space and a large barn area that used to be for horses. I've tarped it in and have the cruiser there now. Shop space is a 20x20 room with a big bench and lots of storage for all of my cruiser s***.

Best.
-o-

 

[Eicca]

That is a shop worthy of real men.

 

[yoopercharged]

What works good is a hard gun case. You can cut the foam for tools. Plus, you get some interesting looks when your truck is broke and people see you pulling out a gun case.

 

[94SRUNNER]

I have a 13X9 ridged side AWP tool bag from Lowes that works great for the selection of tools I carry....plus it fits perfectly in the Hanna Cargo Carrier along with a Scepter MFC or MWC

 

[fjfar80]

I go with Pelican cases...you can stick anything you want in them and if you use tool rolls...you can take out what you need when you need it.

Cheers.

- Mark

 

[Tools R Us]

I'm surprised this has gone this long without the "correct" answer! The proper tool for the job is the genuine Trail Team tool bag!

 

[OGBeno]

I'm surprised this has gone this long without the "correct" answer! The proper tool for the job is the genuine Trail Team tool bag!

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But, but, but.....Kevin, an FJ Cruiser is not a real cruiser....

 

[instigator]

here is a good box

 

[OGBeno]

here is a good box

Who makes that?

Do we get a DL discount for that box?

 

[Sc0-]

Milwaukee or Makita cloth case/bag setup...

Packed up some tools for brothers honeymoon and it worked well and has a zipper top. I used the Milwaukee bag for tools, and a Makita bag for shooting gear/tools... Works well and even has shoulder straps! Guess you could also use the older metal Dewalt boxes as well if you can find them but the rattle would drive me NUTS.

 

[superjuice]

I use this one
waterproof, sturdy, big and inexpensive. makes a nice seat too!
Stanley - Fatmax 28 Structural Foam Tool Box - 28001 - Home Depot Canada

 

[wierdbeard]

i've been using an ammo can, the type used for blank 5.56 its a bit lower profile, has the rubber seal to keep it water proof and there's no worry of it coming open, the tools are either on strips or in bags, small plastic boxes inside. i ratchet it down with a cargo strap. haven't had any problems thus far, and it was free.

Sometime there is a plus to being a range NCOIC.

 

[instigator]

Who makes that?

Do we get a DL discount for that box?

kennedy makes them, dont know bout a discount.

 

[VanGo]

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How much are the OEM bags?

 

[Eicca]

I like 94SRUNNER's setup. I just wish I didn't use my back seats as often as I do.

Maybe if I mounted something like that on the tailgate. Hmmmm... So many possibilities.

 

[OGBeno]

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How much are the OEM bags?

About $75 List.....a lot cheaper (but not necessarily cost effective) for MUD members through Dan.