Rear Storage Area

[hoaxci5]

A while ago I built a little platform to replace the stock jack/tool storage area plastic pieces.. I built it with stuff I had laying around so it wasn't really ideal. So today I bought some steel and fabbed up some brackets to hold the stock plastic cover in place.

Bracket
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Stock piece in place with all kinds of extra storage space
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[Matt]

To clarify.... you basically removed the base of the storage area and then made a bracket to hold the cover in place where it normally would sit, right?

[hoaxci5]

Yes which opens a lot of storage space because that big plastic mess is huge.

[Sal-XK]

Yes which opens a lot of storage space because that big plastic mess is huge.

Yea pulling that thing out is like gaining a trunk you didn't know you had

[DetroitMarauder]

How much more space is there?

[hoaxci5]

How much more space is there?

A metric !@#* ton. :p

[Matt]

Any pictures with the cover removed? I wonder if you could fit one of those smaller 2-1/4 jacks in there (i have scissor jacks). Also would help fit my recovery straps that i like having on hand in winter..

[hoaxci5]

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1066&d=1324265908
Don't mind the messy wires... It's about 6" from the floor to the cover.

[Matt]

Oh man... im gonna have to mess around with mine next week....

[Sal-XK]

PICS (http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/73-Sal-XK-s-Garage?p=6271&viewfull=1#post6271)
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[hoaxci5]

I'm not sure yet, but I think a center support of some type might still be needed, or a piece of steel across the plastic cover to make sure it doesn't snap in the middle.

Also I plan to add some velcro to the top of the brackets and the plastic cover so that it doesn't move while bouncing down the trail.

[Matt]

I was going to see if I could just modify the existing base to retain some support and the attachment method. But $5 worth of L-channel and double sided velcro would work as well..

[Holaday07 4.7]

wow that is really cool. I have my straps and a roadside kit smashed into the space, but this is a lot better. It is going to be a good little project over the holiday vacation. That and fixing the stupid water leak.

[cico7]

Hows about a thread for those who have built storage areas in the back.
That way others can see the different ways we have increased or improved storage.

[Matt]

Good idea! I know ill be firing up my kerosene heater next Monday and getting to work. May make an outline out of 1x3s to keep stuff from rolling too far forward and out of reach.... could probably even make the cover stanchions like that as well with a support in the middle.... add a 1/8" plywood base and some strap hooks and...... damnit I have some ideas (must- stop- thinking)

[The_War_Wagon]

Would love to see some sort of "firearms storage doohickey" installed in a Commander. For those of us who like to travel more discreetly to the range, than having giant bags/cases laying atop folded down seats, that would be a welcome addition!

As regards "ye olde truck gun," storage was EASY in my old Dodge Ramcharger. You could store a long gun and mags under the rear bench seat, with NO mods & room to spare!!! Would LOVE to be able to do that with my Commander. :cool:

[Sal-XK]

I'll make a new thread when I get home and lay it out like the other threads we been making with the name and link all in the first post.

[cico7]

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[Sal-XK]

Created rear storage thread HERE (http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/1531-Rear-Storage-Solutions-amp-Ideas)

[Matt]

Created rear storage thread HERE (http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/1531-Rear-Storage-Solutions-amp-Ideas)

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[Sal-XK]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/07/nicethread-1.gif

:o

[cico7]

Glad I could help.........

[Matt]

Glad I could help.........

lol check your rep points