Overland Build: Yellow Jeep XJ
12-08-2015, 06:03 PM
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I friggin love this build!
I would caution against drawers. Unless you do a single layer of about 7.5"(tall enough to fit an ammo can) By the time you get the frame, hinges, slides and drawer frame, you lose allot of usable space. I have always liked large Cabelas or Jansport duffle bags or the rafting dry bags. You can stuff what you want in them and they still conform to whatever shape you want to reduce the take up of "wasted air space". I do like those totes, especially for like stoves, lanterns, kitchenettes, etc and i don't think a person can go away from having 1 or 2 in their rig(i am guilty myself at having a row of "grab and go totes") in the garage. I made my box just tall enough to fit the .50 cal ammo cans and still have room to throw my totes over it and a place for the dogs when im not carrying gear.
I would caution against drawers. Unless you do a single layer of about 7.5"(tall enough to fit an ammo can) By the time you get the frame, hinges, slides and drawer frame, you lose allot of usable space. I have always liked large Cabelas or Jansport duffle bags or the rafting dry bags. You can stuff what you want in them and they still conform to whatever shape you want to reduce the take up of "wasted air space". I do like those totes, especially for like stoves, lanterns, kitchenettes, etc and i don't think a person can go away from having 1 or 2 in their rig(i am guilty myself at having a row of "grab and go totes") in the garage. I made my box just tall enough to fit the .50 cal ammo cans and still have room to throw my totes over it and a place for the dogs when im not carrying gear.
If I do go with a drawer system it will be 6"-7" of height at the most, precisely for the reason you suggested. I want it to be a compact, low profile drawer system so as not take up much space. Trying to explore possibilities of utilizing dead space in the cargo area.
12-09-2015, 07:32 AM
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Glad you like it so far.
If I do go with a drawer system it will be 6"-7" of height at the most, precisely for the reason you suggested. I want it to be a compact, low profile drawer system so as not take up much space. Trying to explore possibilities of utilizing dead space in the cargo area.
If I do go with a drawer system it will be 6"-7" of height at the most, precisely for the reason you suggested. I want it to be a compact, low profile drawer system so as not take up much space. Trying to explore possibilities of utilizing dead space in the cargo area.
If you live in a cold climate or have significant other who is always cold...blankets stuffed around totes takes up "air space" and reduces rattling/ shifting, and you have more room in totes for the important stuff
12-09-2015, 07:53 AM
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12-09-2015, 09:47 AM
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Next up: Bolt On 101
This will finish the XJ's air intake and exhaust upgrade for now.
Since the intake and exhaust manifolds would be out that we decided it would be a good time to upgrade the motor mounts while we had access to them.
Also decided to install new sensors as they looked a little tired.
It was "bolt on" fever.
Bored Out Throttle Body 63mm from StrokedJeep
Banks High Flow Torque Tube Exhaust Manifold
784 Fuel Injectors
New I.A.C., M.A.P., and T.P.S.
Brown Dog Ultra Flex Motor Mounts
And my final differential fluid change needed for my recent regear to 4.56
This will finish the XJ's air intake and exhaust upgrade for now.
Since the intake and exhaust manifolds would be out that we decided it would be a good time to upgrade the motor mounts while we had access to them.
Also decided to install new sensors as they looked a little tired.
It was "bolt on" fever.
Parts List:
AEM Brute Force High Flow Air Intake Bored Out Throttle Body 63mm from StrokedJeep
Banks High Flow Torque Tube Exhaust Manifold
784 Fuel Injectors
New I.A.C., M.A.P., and T.P.S.
Brown Dog Ultra Flex Motor Mounts
And my final differential fluid change needed for my recent regear to 4.56
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12-09-2015, 12:39 PM
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12-10-2015, 10:50 AM
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Rear Cargo Customization
I was looking to maximize the use of space in the rear cargo area.
Saw a couple of pics on a thread where a gun rack is used for tool storage.
Picked up a couple of cheap ones for now to test the set up.
First impressions are that the racks are too inset in the window bay,
limiting the size of equipment to be attached.
Did not like wedging rack into window gasket to mount.
But this is a test of the overall setup of using rear hatch and window space.
I will establish a more rugged system later.
Also mounted a shovel on the rear hatch.
Drilled a hole through the metal, drilled a hole in the trim, slid the bolt through trim with washers and nuts securing both sides of the plastic trim, slide shovel on and secure with wingnut. Other side of shovel is simply slide in place into a hanger.
To remove shovel simply spin wingnut and remove shovel.
To reattach slide in hanger on handle side, then slide bolt through shovel on business end, and attach wingnut.
This is all just a preliminary test, as I will refine this setup over time to:
maximize space and ease of access to equipment, as well as shorten time to locate and remove tools for use.
I was looking to maximize the use of space in the rear cargo area.
Saw a couple of pics on a thread where a gun rack is used for tool storage.
Picked up a couple of cheap ones for now to test the set up.
First impressions are that the racks are too inset in the window bay,
limiting the size of equipment to be attached.
Did not like wedging rack into window gasket to mount.
But this is a test of the overall setup of using rear hatch and window space.
I will establish a more rugged system later.
Also mounted a shovel on the rear hatch.
Drilled a hole through the metal, drilled a hole in the trim, slid the bolt through trim with washers and nuts securing both sides of the plastic trim, slide shovel on and secure with wingnut. Other side of shovel is simply slide in place into a hanger.
To remove shovel simply spin wingnut and remove shovel.
To reattach slide in hanger on handle side, then slide bolt through shovel on business end, and attach wingnut.
This is all just a preliminary test, as I will refine this setup over time to:
maximize space and ease of access to equipment, as well as shorten time to locate and remove tools for use.
Rear Setup
Shovel Mount
Rear Window Mounts Drivers Side
Rear Window Mounts Passengers Side
Interior View
12-10-2015, 11:06 AM
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Rear Cargo Customization I was looking to maximize the use of space in the rear cargo area. Saw a couple of pics on a thread where a gun rack is used for tool storage. Picked up a couple of cheap ones for now to test the set up. First impressions are that the racks are too inset in the window bay, limiting the size of equipment to be attached. Did not like wedging rack into window gasket to mount. But this is a test of the overall setup of using rear hatch and window space. I will establish a more rugged system later. Also mounted a shovel on the rear hatch. Drilled a hole through the metal, drilled a hole in the trim, slid the bolt through trim with washers and nuts securing both sides of the plastic trim, slide shovel on and secure with wingnut. Other side of shovel is simply slide in place into a hanger. To remove shovel simply spin wingnut and remove shovel. To reattach slide in hanger on handle side, then slide bolt through shovel on business end, and attach wingnut. This is all just a preliminary test, as I will refine this setup over time to: maximize space and ease of access to equipment, as well as shorten time to locate and remove tools for use. Rear Setup Shovel Mount Rear Window Mounts Drivers Side Rear Window Mounts Passengers Side Interior View
12-10-2015, 11:17 AM
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In your first post you list the parts you put on. For the roof rack you just have "roof slider"
Could you provide some more info about that, I'm looking at either making or purchasing something exactly like that as I'm in the PNW with trees everywhere!
Could you provide some more info about that, I'm looking at either making or purchasing something exactly like that as I'm in the PNW with trees everywhere!
12-10-2015, 03:03 PM
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Equipment Racks
It's a cheap gun rack I picked up from Walmart for $10 a set.
I bought two sets, one for each window.
Easy setup, installs in minutes.
While it may not be the most rugged setup, this would work fine for most uses.
Personally I will be installing a more solid equipment rack system in the future, and am using this temporarily as a test setup.
I would rather opt for metal racks mounted into the Jeep itself.
It's a cheap gun rack I picked up from Walmart for $10 a set.
I bought two sets, one for each window.
Easy setup, installs in minutes.
While it may not be the most rugged setup, this would work fine for most uses.
Personally I will be installing a more solid equipment rack system in the future, and am using this temporarily as a test setup.
I would rather opt for metal racks mounted into the Jeep itself.
Gun Racks used as Equipment Mounts
12-11-2015, 07:44 AM
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Roof Sliders
I picked this rook rack up second hand from a guy parting out his build.
Unfortunately he couldn't tell me where he got them from.
Did some research and found some older threads over at another forum with a roof slider kit that looks similar.
If I had to guess, I would say the roof sliders were made by H.D. Offroad Engineering LLC. Or at the very least based off the design.
Found his website, and didn't see the sliders there so I don't know if he still makes them.
Keep in mine that I had to alter mine, most noticeably my rails are flipped up. But it looks like the same rack.
Solid construction, simple rugged setup.
Strictly for side protection purposes as a roof slider setup, obviously not intended for sufficient cargo use.
Here are some links:
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.ph...ht=roof+slider
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1009917
http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/
Roof Sliders
12-11-2015, 04:40 PM
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Thank you very much, that is the info that I'm looking for.
Also...you're jeep is an awesome tribute to an expedition style vehicle. I hope to have something similar one day.
Also...you're jeep is an awesome tribute to an expedition style vehicle. I hope to have something similar one day.