Roof rack tool boxes
#4
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I considered this for a little while but couldn't get past how I would use it. Unless your 7 feet tall reaching into anything up there on a lifted Jeep seems well... a little out of reach.
#6
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Just like the idea of a lockable box outside the jeep, that can carry my recovery kit .so if anybody has any ideas for short cargo boxes that sit inside a roof cargo basket without protruding too much from the top then please let me know
Trending Topics
#8
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Louisville,KY
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes
on
14 Posts
Model: Cherokee
You could make some kinda tool box work,But to me i wouldn't do it.It would be a big sign saying here is tools please steal my stuff.I keep all my recovery gear in a gym bag besides the shovel and ax.A lot of recovery ropes you can buy a carring bag for thats not that big.
#11
CF Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO
Posts: 2,097
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
You could drill holes in the bottom of the box, mount studs, then use a long piece of steel under the roof rack to keep it in place
That way it's removable with a few bolts and you don't need to unload the box
That way it's removable with a few bolts and you don't need to unload the box
#12
Beach Bum
I fit a box of sockets, box of wrenches, and a full tool bag under one front seat. The space is about 13" x 18" x 7". Under rear seat is another excellent location.
#13
Senior Member
I made a roof rack to fit these Rigid tool boxes found at Home Depot for $40 each. "Pelican" quality, IMO. Waterproof and lockable. I use ratchet straps to hold them in place. The same could be done on a larger roof rack, or use bolts inside to secure it to a larger roof rack.
#15
Senior Member