Storing recovery gear

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 06:52 PM

Alright, trying to put together some good recovery gear as most of the stuff I had has been retired.

I currently have:

(2) 2"x30' ARB Snatch Straps
20' tow chain (just in case)
4 3/4" shackles
Gloves
Assorted tools
Receiver Shackle

I bought one of these:

http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/wi...l-p-23391.html

Awesome bag, but not big enough to hold all my stuff.

I'm a freak about my Runner and it's gotta be really organized or it drives me nuts, I was hoping I could get everything in here but I can't.

So, my options are...buy another one, have one for mainly recovery straps and such and then another for the tools and shackles and stuff. Or keep this as a good tool bag and put a small socket set and stuff in there and as I said, just have it as a tool bag and then get another bigger bag for all my recovery stuff. I know WARN makes some nice bags, I've seen the Camo bags, they're pretty large.

What do you all use?

Thanks,

Fink

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SnoViking · 01-11-2006, 06:53 PM

a bigger bag will be alot heavier... i would say 2 bags... theyre easier to move

**waskillywabbit** · 01-11-2006, 07:22 PM

Yep, lots of little bags will work best for storing stuff.

Good Times · 01-11-2006, 07:27 PM

ammo cans or lots of little bags cuz they get heavy quick

FilthyRich · 01-11-2006, 07:32 PM

Sears has a sale on a 2- pack of cordura-style bags...16.99 for the pair

Marc P · 01-11-2006, 07:36 PM

I followed Echamberlins idea and got one of these

Not bad for $25.00

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...123-230-3514BK

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 07:38 PM

Your first link didn't show up Marc, and the box in the second link isn't available around here...I found a pretty sweet Rubbermaid Cargo Box online that I might get, similar to the one you linked to from Lowe's.

Fink

marko3xl3 · 01-11-2006, 07:39 PM

Some person on here (can't exactly remember who), did something pretty neat I'll try to duplicate. They measured the length from wheel-well to wheel-well in the trunk and then went to IKEA to get some plain-jane cabinets. He ended up getting that had drawers of different dimensions and then stained em and velcro'd them to the carpet, even though he said they are tight enough in there and won't move much.

AND EDIT
That was midiwall (how could I forget)! And here is his write-up. I like the idea very much, but I'd probably use a darker stain.

http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/storage.html

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 07:41 PM

Yeah, that was midiwall...not sure those would be durable enough for me to hold all of my stuff, shackles and stuff get pretty heavy.

I think the bag I have now will remain a tool bag and I'll just round up some tools to throw in there, might keep my shackles and assorted clevis grab/slip hooks in there to lower the weight of the other one. This chain weighs atleast 15lbs by itself so I'm not sure what I'm gonna do there.

Keep the idea comin guys! I'm on the hunt for a good metric socket set as of now.

Fink

FilthyRich · 01-11-2006, 07:42 PM

I would stick with bags. They are easier to move around. You can pile crap on top, plus then fold in on themselves to take up less space.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/searc...=searchresults

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 07:44 PM

Yeah I like the bag idea too...but I also like having a solid container I can use for just general car stuff, jumper cables, manuals, repair manuals and all that stuff.

Fink

snap-on · 01-11-2006, 07:47 PM

Large (50 cal) amo can and a small version of the bag you posted is what i use

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 07:49 PM

Sweet.

I just went on IKEA and looked around...found these:

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...0103&langId=-1

Those would be pretty nice to have in there...but I'll focus on one thing at a time first.

Fink

marko3xl3 · 01-11-2006, 07:50 PM

You could always go the redneck route. Just carry 20 rolls of duct tape and then just throw crap on the floor and tape it down, should work fine

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 07:51 PM

LoL...good, I've got a fall back plan now!

Fink

Marc P · 01-11-2006, 07:52 PM

I put my shackles, spare axle, fire extinguisher, tow strap, air compressor, first aid kit, and small tool box in the container. It is a little heavy, but I wont move it much.

tc · 01-11-2006, 07:58 PM

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/t...tool_bags.aspx

garrett1478 · 01-11-2006, 08:16 PM

what about that side compartment in the rear, passenger corner? you may already have stuff in there, i dont know, its where i keep jumper cables.

if you want to go all out, SkyRat has a sweet cargo storage/bed setup...

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=38687

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 08:34 PM

Yeah I've already got the side pocket full of stuff, jumper cables, first aid kit, bungee cords, tie downs.

Here's my plan so far...I don't really want to build a complete storage unit as of yet so I think I will have one bag for tools and then one bag for my recovery gear. In addition to that I think I will have a storage bin, not sure of which on yet, but I will have a big bin with a closable/lockable lid that I can just throw stuff in, like my trailer hitches, hitch pins, jumper cables if I need more room in my side compartment, bottle jack, jack stands, yada yada.

Keep the ideas coming though as nothing has been done on it yet, thanks!

Fink

Robinhood150 · 01-11-2006, 08:35 PM

Ikea's furniture is junk. If you don't think midiwells drawers are going to hold up, Ikea's sure isn't.

Yota4runner · 01-11-2006, 08:55 PM

Large Cheap plastic tool box is what I use. took the insert out. Holds my tow straps and all the goodies I need. If you get on with top compartments it will also hold gloves and what have you.

garrett1478 · 01-11-2006, 09:01 PM

i don't know if this obvious to some people or not...but i would suggest not getting a clear box due to theft.

**4x4Fink** · 01-11-2006, 09:03 PM

That's a good thought...I was going to go with clear but I didn't really want everybody being able to see what I had in there.

Fink

Ric · 01-11-2006, 09:11 PM

ive been wanting to build this http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...t=cargo+drawer but i hope to try it this spring..

spindleshanks · 01-11-2006, 09:44 PM

The CARQUEST Distribution Center I work at has these awesome 'totes' (their word, not mine) about 4ft by 2ft by 2ft deep. Probably large for a runner, but perfect for a pickup bed. They're made of an indestructible red plastic, with 2 lid halves that fold over the top and interlock with each other. I'm in the process of outfitting mine with a tool set, fire extinguisher,and eventually a mini air compressor. It'll sit in the bed of the Taco, held in place with a ratcheting tie-down. These totes are indestructible! When we move a CARQUEST store to a new building, we fill the totes with everything...any auto part that will fit in it. They'll hold 100+lb of brake rotors or suspension parts. We throw them around, drop them, kick them off the high lift truck, curse at them. They seem to be a feat of engineering; I've never seen one break in all but the most extreme situations. I got mine at the Distribution Center for free but a store will probably sell one for $15. That's a bargain.

01-11-2006, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
SnoViking Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York PA Posts: 786	a bigger bag will be alot heavier... i would say 2 bags... theyre easier to move __________________ Pat 1999 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD - Brush Guard, lift, Duelers, roof rack, acouple lights ~You will always be my little boy~ Hobbes (11/28/05) Future mods- more lift, tire gate, sliders, better lights, engine upgrades.

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waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	Yep, lots of little bags will work best for storing stuff. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	ammo cans or lots of little bags cuz they get heavy quick __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

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Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	I followed Echamberlins idea and got one of these Not bad for $25.00 http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...123-230-3514BK __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies Last edited by Marc P; 01-11-2006 at 07:37 PM.

01-11-2006, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Your first link didn't show up Marc, and the box in the second link isn't available around here...I found a pretty sweet Rubbermaid Cargo Box online that I might get, similar to the one you linked to from Lowe's. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-11-2006, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	Some person on here (can't exactly remember who), did something pretty neat I'll try to duplicate. They measured the length from wheel-well to wheel-well in the trunk and then went to IKEA to get some plain-jane cabinets. He ended up getting that had drawers of different dimensions and then stained em and velcro'd them to the carpet, even though he said they are tight enough in there and won't move much. AND EDIT That was midiwall (how could I forget)! And here is his write-up. I like the idea very much, but I'd probably use a darker stain. http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/storage.html __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward Last edited by marko3xl3; 01-11-2006 at 07:41 PM.

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Yeah, that was midiwall...not sure those would be durable enough for me to hold all of my stuff, shackles and stuff get pretty heavy. I think the bag I have now will remain a tool bag and I'll just round up some tools to throw in there, might keep my shackles and assorted clevis grab/slip hooks in there to lower the weight of the other one. This chain weighs atleast 15lbs by itself so I'm not sure what I'm gonna do there. Keep the idea comin guys! I'm on the hunt for a good metric socket set as of now. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-11-2006, 07:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Yeah I like the bag idea too...but I also like having a solid container I can use for just general car stuff, jumper cables, manuals, repair manuals and all that stuff. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-11-2006, 07:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	Large (50 cal) amo can and a small version of the bag you posted is what i use __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

01-11-2006, 07:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Sweet. I just went on IKEA and looked around...found these: http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...0103&langId=-1 Those would be pretty nice to have in there...but I'll focus on one thing at a time first. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-11-2006, 07:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	You could always go the redneck route. Just carry 20 rolls of duct tape and then just throw crap on the floor and tape it down, should work fine __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

01-11-2006, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	LoL...good, I've got a fall back plan now! Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-11-2006, 07:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	I put my shackles, spare axle, fire extinguisher, tow strap, air compressor, first aid kit, and small tool box in the container. It is a little heavy, but I wont move it much. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

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tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/t...tool_bags.aspx __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	what about that side compartment in the rear, passenger corner? you may already have stuff in there, i dont know, its where i keep jumper cables. if you want to go all out, SkyRat has a sweet cargo storage/bed setup... http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=38687

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Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Ikea's furniture is junk. If you don't think midiwells drawers are going to hold up, Ikea's sure isn't. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Yeah I've already got the side pocket full of stuff, jumper cables, first aid kit, bungee cords, tie downs. Here's my plan so far...I don't really want to build a complete storage unit as of yet so I think I will have one bag for tools and then one bag for my recovery gear. In addition to that I think I will have a storage bin, not sure of which on yet, but I will have a big bin with a closable/lockable lid that I can just throw stuff in, like my trailer hitches, hitch pins, jumper cables if I need more room in my side compartment, bottle jack, jack stands, yada yada. Keep the ideas coming though as nothing has been done on it yet, thanks! Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

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Yota4runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peterborough Ontario Posts: 1,193	Large Cheap plastic tool box is what I use. took the insert out. Holds my tow straps and all the goodies I need. If you get on with top compartments it will also hold gloves and what have you. __________________ [-Chris-] 1988 X-Tra Cab 4x4. V6. Stripped to the frame. 1998 Chevy Chyenne Extended Cab, pretty much stock, except for a few cosmetics.

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garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	i don't know if this obvious to some people or not...but i would suggest not getting a clear box due to theft.

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	That's a good thought...I was going to go with clear but I didn't really want everybody being able to see what I had in there. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-11-2006, 09:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	ive been wanting to build this http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...t=cargo+drawer but i hope to try it this spring..

01-11-2006, 09:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
spindleshanks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 620	The CARQUEST Distribution Center I work at has these awesome 'totes' (their word, not mine) about 4ft by 2ft by 2ft deep. Probably large for a runner, but perfect for a pickup bed. They're made of an indestructible red plastic, with 2 lid halves that fold over the top and interlock with each other. I'm in the process of outfitting mine with a tool set, fire extinguisher,and eventually a mini air compressor. It'll sit in the bed of the Taco, held in place with a ratcheting tie-down. These totes are indestructible! When we move a CARQUEST store to a new building, we fill the totes with everything...any auto part that will fit in it. They'll hold 100+lb of brake rotors or suspension parts. We throw them around, drop them, kick them off the high lift truck, curse at them. They seem to be a feat of engineering; I've never seen one break in all but the most extreme situations. I got mine at the Distribution Center for free but a store will probably sell one for $15. That's a bargain. __________________ '03 beauty of a white Tacoma, check it out: http://www.yotatech.com/f83/spindles.../#post50606613 "The fingers you have used to dial this number are too fat. For information on how you can obtain your own personal dialing wand, please mash your palm against the keypad now."

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