iwheeljeepxj

i have had this idea for a while. just seeing what others thought about it and plus i didn't want to take away from the thread i started this topic on. but heres my ideas and if u have any input on this it would greatly appreciated. i had some fun with paint. and made my make-belief cherkee all muddy. the dimension r of my roof rack i built last summer (still need to put on after i get the tool box made.) idk what eles i'm missing.

popo8

How would you access it?

iwheeljeepxj

open a door (2-door) and stand in the door jam. maybe even stand on my seats.

sgtskid

sounds good just be careful of adding to much weight to the top...jeeps don't need any help with that

iwheeljeepxj

yea it's ganna be shallow and i don't plan on putting too much in it. prolly a couple tow straps and the necessary tool while out on the trail.

comancheman

ide thought about using boxes that open to the side, like those you see mounted on top of the bed rails of a p\u

krkx93

is that mud on the drawing of the jeep?

PhilipF18

Dude that is a sick idea. i like it alot run with it and tell me how it works.
lol like the you know you drive an xj when... those are all true.

iwheeljeepxj

yes that is mudd on my make belief xj

krkx93

haha i like

cherkee ed

any updates on this idea?

i'm looking for a local place where i can buy some metal so maybe then i'll be able to start building a bumper and probably a rack toolbox. are you going with aluminum for your box?

iwheeljeepxj

yea I've been searching c-list for a use beat up truck tool box no1's looking to sell there tool boxes around here. and I've been welding metal ever since i was 10 for my dad and just picked up aluminum 2 years ago not the best at it yet but as long as it holds i'll be happy.

and look for a local scrap yard. i know we have 2 here in Des Moines.

here in the next week or 2 if i haven't found 1 for the right price on c-list. i'm going to hit up all the junk yards and see if any of them have 1.

cherkee ed

yeah i just completed a two month welding class through the navy. we TIG welded steel, stainless, inconel, and aluminum. i'm not the best at aluminum but atleast i can make two pieces stick together lol

but yeah i wanna get my hands on some metal and get some projects going.

posjeepxj

what you need to find is a 4ft side box. they come ft wide and are 12" front to back. normally they are six inches deep in front and 12 in back. you will have to chop and patch the deeper part off but it would give you the cleanest looking spot to chop it. did that make sense?

iwheeljeepxj

yea that makes sense.