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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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has anyone made a rack or organizer in the gargo area for a cooler etc. tools or anything other a false floor with drawers?
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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I took a rubbermaod box and stuffed everything in that, put the top on and bungee corded it in, it holds rope, jumper cables and other stuff like that, but if I need the space I can move it or take it out when I dont need it. Cheap and easy, works for me but maybe you have more stuff idk
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk
I took a rubbermaod box and stuffed everything in that, put the top on and bungee corded it in, it holds rope, jumper cables and other stuff like that, but if I need the space I can move it or take it out when I dont need it. Cheap and easy, works for me but maybe you have more stuff idk
That's what I did but have straps. They stronger than a bungee cord by far. Plus still have my spare tire mounted to the factory location
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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I use an 81mm mortar box from the military surplus shop. Holds all of my tools, spare fluids, and spare parts. It weighs near 100lbs with all of that crap but its tough and strapped down in the back.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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i was looking to maybe take emt tubing and craft up a shelf/rack system for storage under on and beside it sort of like a mini roof rack in the cargo area with a smaller on on the side to hold cooler and under neath it for milk crates to hold straps ropes chains etc
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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mine is fairly well organized with a few box type things. i have a 3 drawer tool box that holds all my basic tools, a milk crate that holds all my recovery gear such as chains and straps, then when i go camping i have a wooden box that i made as my "camp kitchen" and a cooler that fits behind it. simple and easy, all fits well and doesnt move around either.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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got any pics ?
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SLNPARTS1
i was looking to maybe take emt tubing and craft up a shelf/rack system for storage under on and beside it sort of like a mini roof rack in the cargo area with a smaller on on the side to hold cooler and under neath it for milk crates to hold straps ropes chains etc
I see what your saying, the rest of us went the cheap route, but if you fab one up and people like it, you could probably sell a few on here
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SLNPARTS1
got any pics ?
this was from before i got the milk crate (i had a wooden box that took me 10 min to make) and when my dad had wanted to use my camp kitchen (which would normally go where the sleeping bag is now)
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on the left of the boxes is a blanket and more gear (that is now in the crate) and behind the boxes are 2 rugs (now covering the tools and crate) as well as my high lift, an axe, and my 2 man tent (yard sale special $5)

this is an extended list of all the equipment i have in my jeep. (it has been added to/ modified slightly)
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f36/4c...y-jeeps-91434/ hope this helps
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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here is what i have in mind but a little different http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acce...r-cargo-shelf/
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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i dont have that top rack because when i go camping it just takes away from my ability to pack more. but i think it could be useful if you need that type of thing, i dont.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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i like the looks of the dirt bound rack but i would like to lower one side of it and put a rail aound it to hold cooler .. then you could store a toolbox under your cooler , and put crates under the big rack to hold your chains ropes , straps etc.. top rack i would like a bottom on to hold clothing , etc sorta like the mountain rack .. what do you all think of the idea..
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Check out the homebrew mods post. I guy built a nice rack above his sub box. Looks nice.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Olympic 4X4 Products Mountaineer Rack, this is the type I want.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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yeah thats what i'm talking about but would it be cool if one side was lower to put your beer cooler in without it move around or sliding every where...
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