Cargo Storage Write-Up - Pics

SkyRat · 08-13-2004, 08:39 AM

Well...
I have been contemplating this for about a year. We do a ton of camping out of the 4Runner on wheeling and sight seeing trips. We used to use an inflatable mattress to bring the sleeping level above the wheel wells so that we could be comfortable with 2 across. After looking at Lee's design (the best I had seen) and some others (including some way expensive imports), I finally got around to building my own.

One thing I wanted that I had not seen in any other design was the ability to use this with the truck in the Seat 5 configuration, then adapt to a Sleeping Platform with the second row of seats folded down.

Originally I wanted to scribe the Platform Top to fit tightly inside the rear of the truck. But, after making a template I found that if I did it this way, I would have to remove the top (or fold it somehow) to remove the unit (since the rear hatch width is way less than the width across the inside of the cargo area). Since I also wanted to be able to remove and reinstall easily, and since I wanted to have the ability to access the storage door at the rear of the passenger side compartment, a tight fitting top idea was tossed.

I also wanted the Platform to be as low as possible while still allowing coverage across the tops of the wheel wells. The rear of the driver's side wheel well is much higher than the passenger side (due to the fuel filler). So, I scribed the top around the fuel filler portion to keep from pushing the whole platform approximately 2" higher. I left the carpet to overhang the scribed cut out to form a tight seal around that area, also since I am no upholsterer, that was easier.

Originally I also wanted full length drawers instead of drawers and a cubby. The problem here was economics. While I could find 36" Full Ext. Slides, they were about 3-4 times more expensive than 28" - 30" Slides. If I was going to have a cubby, I did not want one that was only 6" wide, so I went with 28" to produce a cubby large enough to actually use. I also lined the bottom of the drawers and cubby with rubber matting to quiet the whole affair and keep stuff from sliding around.

The other real issue design wise was how to make an extension for the sleeping platform. Well, originally I was going to make a hinged piece that would simply fold down. But, because of the cubby and the hinge there already, I felt that the 2" strip of the top would not support these two hinged pieces with all the force they can muster. Also, keeping the extra piece in the back (attached by hinges) all the time would make the rear cargo area tougher to use. I decided to make it removable. I cut a 45 degree bevel on the front of the main top, and a corresponding 45 degree bevel on the rear of the extension. Then I used draw catches (sort of like you see on the lid of a tool box) to pull the bevel of the extension tightly to the main top piece. The extension is held under the main top by the bevel, and a hinged leg drops down to support the front end of the extension.

Finally I routed recesses in the tops for the cargo tie downs and covered the whole lid with some outdoor carpet adhesive then rubber backed indoor outdoor carpet.

General Info:
2- 28" Full Ext. 110# Capacity Removable Drawers
w/ Galvanized Paddle Latch Handles & Multi Height, Adjustable Dividers
1- 40" Wide Flush Cubby w/ Webbing Handle & Piano Hinge
6- Galvanized Recessed Tie Downs
4- Turnbuckles attaching Cargo Storage via Eye-Bolts and Tee Nuts
1- Add on Extension for Sleeping Conversion
1- Power Inverter
Indoor / Outdoor Carpet

Overall I am very, very pleased and will take it out for a test camping trip next week. I will let you know how it goes.

Okay, here are the pics...
The basic carcass with drawers

With the rear seats up

Sleeping Platform Mode

All the storage open

Drawers

Way Cool Paddle Latch

A look into the cubby

Inverter mounting detail

Oh, Yeah...here is the front of the unit so you can see the turnbuckle and ext. mount.

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EDIT: Re-hosted the pics...

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jacksonpt · 08-13-2004, 08:46 AM

Looks good. I did something very similar. Initially I wanted some place to store my gear, but it's turn into a place to put more crap.

If you remove the bottom half (the part you sit on) of the rear seats, you get another 4 inches or so of length for your bed. Depending on your height, it may make all the difference in the world - I know it did for me.

SkyRat · 08-13-2004, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksonpt

Looks good. I did something very similar. Initially I wanted some place to store my gear, but it's turn into a place to put more crap.

If you remove the bottom half (the part you sit on) of the rear seats, you get another 4 inches or so of length for your bed. Depending on your height, it may make all the difference in the world - I know it did for me.

Whenever camping with only two people, I always remove the bottom cushion for sleeping. I also take the front seats and move them forward to gain almost a foot of open space there. But, I wanted to fit the extension with the seat bottoms in so I can still sleep back there even if I am taking an extra passenger.

transalper · 08-13-2004, 08:54 AM

Very well done! I love all the details. The tie-downs are very nice.

What slides did you use?

gapguy · 08-13-2004, 08:58 AM

That is very, very, very cool! Well done! Have any idea how much it weighs?

mt_goat · 08-13-2004, 09:13 AM

Yes very nice!

JoKEpLaYeR · 08-13-2004, 09:15 AM

Very nice!

Do you have the dimensions anywhere so we can see them? Do you have pictures of how the part that fits over the rear seats attaches with these toolbox type latches? I love the design and the quality of the work!

Tacoma Dude · 08-13-2004, 10:08 AM

That's awesome work George!
The paddle latches are definitely awesome, the adjustable compartments is awesome too.
The definitely looks like a professional job

grams72 · 08-13-2004, 10:22 AM

me like

COYOTA $x$ · 08-13-2004, 11:26 AM

This is indeed reference material. Great job and thanks for sharing !

payyourtoll · 08-13-2004, 11:32 AM

nice work, thanks for posting the specifics

RTdawgs · 08-13-2004, 11:38 AM

I would this one is by far the best cargo storage unit ive ever seen. it looks durable, efficient and the bed platform design sounds great.

good work.

TStango · 08-13-2004, 12:05 PM

Very impressive. How does the forward floor panel mount on the folded seat backs? Is it just placed there? It seems to really fit nicely together with the rearward panel and everything is level.

**waskillywabbit** · 08-13-2004, 12:10 PM

914runner · 08-13-2004, 12:10 PM

Lookin good!

Bob_98SR5 · 08-13-2004, 12:13 PM

george,

awesome work! wouldn't expect anything less from your mind and hands

bob

Ranski · 08-13-2004, 12:47 PM

Quote:

What slides did you use?

DITTO!

Very NICE set-up!

I started looking into doing this as well until I found out the price for the slides. I'd be curious as to what weight rating you went with. The ones I was looking at were gonna run in the $130/pair +/-.

Ken · 08-13-2004, 01:09 PM

Very nice

reference material indeed!

I would like to see the support for the front piece as well; also thinking about an extension for the extension for use with or w/o the rear seat cushions...

2001Millrunner · 08-13-2004, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoKEpLaYeR

Very nice!

Do you have the dimensions anywhere so we can see them? Do you have pictures of how the part that fits over the rear seats attaches with these toolbox type latches? I love the design and the quality of the work!

What the hell is that Camry doing in your avatar? nice flex how much lift did you get on that thing?.

JoKEpLaYeR · 08-13-2004, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001Millrunner

What the hell is that Camry doing in your avatar? nice flex how much lift did you get on that thing?.

I took it to Hollister and had some fun with it last week! But, a 3" body lift and some 33" tires sure do help the poor FWD Camry..... I swear a vehicle has nothing to do with how well someone can wheel, it's all about driver skill.

Darren · 08-13-2004, 03:11 PM

VERY nice, George. A few days later than I expected, but you made it! This is one of the nicest, if not the nicest, storage setups that I've seen. Very clean. If I ever feel that I want to go with something like this, I will be blantantly copying everything you have here! Looks like this will come in handy and glad you like it. Nice job.

shazaam · 08-13-2004, 04:56 PM

so let me just go ahead and say what everyone here is thinking. Do you have the drawings, dimensions, etc for this? So that I can steal your design more easily

sschaefer3 · 08-13-2004, 05:39 PM

Is that Baltic plywood?

I love that stuff.

Bluedog · 08-13-2004, 06:21 PM

Great work. I want one.

dragr1 · 08-13-2004, 06:51 PM

Looks good, similar to the one I built. I want to add the "bed" attachment to mine next.

Birdman · 08-13-2004, 07:15 PM

Very nice indeed! I had ruled this out but now you have me thinking........

SkyRat · 08-13-2004, 10:30 PM

Thanks all!

Transalper: I used KV 8500's 28" Long. They are great. You mount a channel on the drawer and it locks into the case mounted slides. They easily remove by pressing a plastic lock. Here is the link to the MFG website for the product. KV 8500

Gapguy: The whole thing weighs less than 100 pounds. I take the drawers out to mount it in there easily by myself.

Jokeplayer: I do have some sketches, Perhaps I will take a pic of them or scan them. I will also post some additional pics.

TStango: I will post some pics showing the support for the extension. It is just a piece of plywood that is attached with a piano hinge. The piece is beveled so the piece folds down beyond 90 degrees so that there is no chance of it folding while there is weight on it.

Ranski: The slides (as mentioned above) are KV8500's. They are 150# class, but I think the 28" version is good for 110# at 3/4 extension. As mentioned these were much cheaper than the extra heavy duty telescoping versions that were in the range you mentioned. Mine cost me $23 per set from Siggia Hardware (a wholesale cabinet hardware place in the SFV).

Darren: Sorry, it took longer than I thought too. When I hinted in the other thread that I was just about finished, I had ordered the paddle latches. One week later I called them and though they were in stock they had not shipped yet. Once they came I took one day to finish the project.

sdastg1: I will try and post pics of my sketches. I have some cutting list stuff too if I can find it. My garage is destroyed because of simutaneous projects around here.

Steve: There is some Baltic Birch plywood here, I had some 9 ply (nominal 1/2") that I used for the drawer bottoms and backs. Just about everything else is 23/32" (nominal 3/4") ACX ply from Home Depot @ $36 per sheet.

Hopefully I can get the other info and pics up tomorrow...
Thanks for the encouragement.

Mad Chemist · 08-14-2004, 06:59 AM

Looks great! Just for reference, here's the thread to the one I built a couple years ago:
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=9985
To keep the overal price down, I shied away from using sliders, and just used wood on wood- the drawers won't slide out by themselves and wack you in the gut if you're parked uphill. Definitely the best mod I did, and the one I get the most comments on. It'd almost be worth starting a "cargo box" thread with all the different designs so people could see what a few of us have down.

Congrats!

SkyRat · 08-14-2004, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdastg1

so let me just go ahead and say what everyone here is thinking. Do you have the drawings, dimensions, etc for this? So that I can steal your design more easily

None of the measurements in the designs below are final. They are all estimations on paper and do not account for actual material (vs. nominal material) thickness. Take this for what it was, brainstorming.

Here is the preliminary sketch of the space and the idea.

Here are some actual measurements.

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Better concept, though the support for the extension changed and this had a design effect on the area between the drawers.

Some more measurements.

]

Also, some details on the extension.

The draw catch

The extension leg

If it looks like I will be using this without more than one passenger I may make another extension that is longer to be used exclusively without the rear seat bottoms.

EDIT: I now use the long extension exclusively. Taking out the rear seat bottoms. The sleeping area is now much longer and a comfortable 6'3" or so, with even more room if I decide to move the front seats forward while sleeping.

lunatic14r · 08-14-2004, 10:03 PM

I made something very close to that mine has only 1 draw and a bigger dead storage in the back. For my bed a took a piece of 3/4 plywood overlap the dead storage by 6in and under the wood i put a 1in wide strip of wood with 2 hooks to keep it from moving. up front i bought some threaded pipe from home depot and these plates that get screwed to the wood all i do is set it up screw the pipe in to the plates which seat on the floor right behind the pass and driver seat throw some foam pad down and go night night

08-13-2004, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
jacksonpt Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 2,753	Looks good. I did something very similar. Initially I wanted some place to store my gear, but it's turn into a place to put more crap. If you remove the bottom half (the part you sit on) of the rear seats, you get another 4 inches or so of length for your bed. Depending on your height, it may make all the difference in the world - I know it did for me. __________________ Jackson - My Site 96 SR5 4x4 - 33" MTs, open diffs, and 3.90s - LET'S ROCK! My runner has bee traded in sniff on an 06 SR5 long bed d-cab Tacoma. The tacoma is nice, but... sniff ... I'll update my site when I'm done grieving.

08-13-2004, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
transalper Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 446	Very well done! I love all the details. The tie-downs are very nice. What slides did you use? __________________ Jay - Formerly: 97 4Runner SR5 V6 Auto, Air/E Lockers, OME, Revos, ARB bull bar, Superwinch X9, sliders, etc . . . I will eventually have a built Toyota (Tacoma or FJ) some day again . . . for now I have a station wagon. Last edited by transalper; 08-13-2004 at 08:58 AM.

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gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,540	That is very, very, very cool! Well done! Have any idea how much it weighs? __________________ 05 Tacoma AC TRD Sport 4wd

08-13-2004, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
JoKEpLaYeR Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 879	Very nice! Do you have the dimensions anywhere so we can see them? Do you have pictures of how the part that fits over the rear seats attaches with these toolbox type latches? I love the design and the quality of the work! __________________ Steve/KG6ZJL <>< 1988 4Runner... it's giving my wallet anxiety issues. 'Locking the hubs and airing down... there is no better way to start a weekend!' - Me www.SteveArnett.com

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Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,359	That's awesome work George! The paddle latches are definitely awesome, the adjustable compartments is awesome too. The definitely looks like a professional job __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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grams72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moorhead MN Posts: 443	me like __________________ 1990 4Runner SR5 3.Slow, Automatic, Air Intake Mod, Magnaflow muff 31's, Pro Comp ES9000 Autocommand Remote Start Removed = Running boards, lower rear quarter, rear bumper

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COYOTA $x$ Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 441	This is indeed reference material. Great job and thanks for sharing ! __________________ Robb '99 4Runner "Highlander" V6, Auto, 4.30 E-locker. \| 1" BL \| Stubbs Sliders \| SSF LLC Rear Bumper and Custom Racks \| SSF LLC Trac Bar \| '96-'98 TJM17 with SSF LLC Enhancements, Winch \| 8" 130watt lights \| Extended LoadWarrior with attachments \| Custom Audio \| OME N91S/CornFed 2", Diff Drop \| OME 892/N86, SSF LLC Bumpstops \| 285/75 Yoko Geo ATII+ \| Work In Progress -> Dual Odyssey Batts (STILL!)

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payyourtoll Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,443	nice work, thanks for posting the specifics __________________ Rob

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RTdawgs Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,067	I would this one is by far the best cargo storage unit ive ever seen. it looks durable, efficient and the bed platform design sounds great. good work. __________________ 2008 4Runner Sport 4X4. Mild, not wild. (Sold) 2000 4Runner 305s, Locker, TJM, Warn, Skids, Sliders, SC

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TStango Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CT Posts: 613	Very impressive. How does the forward floor panel mount on the folded seat backs? Is it just placed there? It seems to really fit nicely together with the rearward panel and everything is level. __________________ *97 4Runner* SR5 3.4L** Sold. 05 Tundra DC Limited 07 Camry SE V6

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914runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tigard, Oregon Posts: 2,100	Lookin good! __________________ 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.30's, 33's 1991 Toyota 4Runner 4 Door, 3.4l (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 32's

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Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,090	george, awesome work! wouldn't expect anything less from your mind and hands bob

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Ken Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kirkland-ish, WA Posts: 183	Very nice reference material indeed! I would like to see the support for the front piece as well; also thinking about an extension for the extension for use with or w/o the rear seat cushions...

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Darren Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,031	VERY nice, George. A few days later than I expected, but you made it! This is one of the nicest, if not the nicest, storage setups that I've seen. Very clean. If I ever feel that I want to go with something like this, I will be blantantly copying everything you have here! Looks like this will come in handy and glad you like it. Nice job. __________________ 2002 4Runner MyColorado.org (CO landscapes, destinations & trip reports)

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shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,059	so let me just go ahead and say what everyone here is thinking. Do you have the drawings, dimensions, etc for this? So that I can steal your design more easily __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

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dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,617	Looks good, similar to the one I built. I want to add the "bed" attachment to mine next. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

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Birdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 486	Very nice indeed! I had ruled this out but now you have me thinking........ __________________ =Birdman= -- - 1999 4Runner "Highlander" SR5 5spd - Imperial Jade Mica TJM T-15 Front Bumper, Sonoran Steel Rear Bumper, Old Man Emu Springs & Shocks, Revtek Diff Drop Spacer, 4Crawler 1" Body Lift, 265/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos, Deckplate Mod, Amsoil Air Filter, Flowmaster 50 Series Deltaflow Muffler, Amsoil S-2000 Oil, Optima Red Top Battery, Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio, Hella Dual-Tone Air Horns, Yakima Rack w/all the trimmings

08-13-2004, 10:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
SkyRat Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 1,410	Thanks all! Transalper: I used KV 8500's 28" Long. They are great. You mount a channel on the drawer and it locks into the case mounted slides. They easily remove by pressing a plastic lock. Here is the link to the MFG website for the product. KV 8500 Gapguy: The whole thing weighs less than 100 pounds. I take the drawers out to mount it in there easily by myself. Jokeplayer: I do have some sketches, Perhaps I will take a pic of them or scan them. I will also post some additional pics. TStango: I will post some pics showing the support for the extension. It is just a piece of plywood that is attached with a piano hinge. The piece is beveled so the piece folds down beyond 90 degrees so that there is no chance of it folding while there is weight on it. Ranski: The slides (as mentioned above) are KV8500's. They are 150# class, but I think the 28" version is good for 110# at 3/4 extension. As mentioned these were much cheaper than the extra heavy duty telescoping versions that were in the range you mentioned. Mine cost me $23 per set from Siggia Hardware (a wholesale cabinet hardware place in the SFV). Darren: Sorry, it took longer than I thought too. When I hinted in the other thread that I was just about finished, I had ordered the paddle latches. One week later I called them and though they were in stock they had not shipped yet. Once they came I took one day to finish the project. sdastg1: I will try and post pics of my sketches. I have some cutting list stuff too if I can find it. My garage is destroyed because of simutaneous projects around here. Steve: There is some Baltic Birch plywood here, I had some 9 ply (nominal 1/2") that I used for the drawer bottoms and backs. Just about everything else is 23/32" (nominal 3/4") ACX ply from Home Depot @ $36 per sheet. Hopefully I can get the other info and pics up tomorrow... Thanks for the encouragement. __________________ George ><> 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD TJM T-15, Warn XD9000 Winch, BFG AT/KO 265/75-16, DeMello Sliders, Yakima LoadWarrior, OME Front 882/N91S - Rear 891/N86, Fiamm Freeway Blaster Horns, Alpine CDA-9827, Cobra 75WXST w/ Firestik II, HuskyLiners, PIAA 520 Fogs, Powerslot Rotors, Optima Red Top, Cargo Storage, Inverter But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Flickr Site Discovery Church

08-14-2004, 06:59 AM	#28 (permalink)
Mad Chemist Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,867	Looks great! Just for reference, here's the thread to the one I built a couple years ago: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=9985 To keep the overal price down, I shied away from using sliders, and just used wood on wood- the drawers won't slide out by themselves and wack you in the gut if you're parked uphill. Definitely the best mod I did, and the one I get the most comments on. It'd almost be worth starting a "cargo box" thread with all the different designs so people could see what a few of us have down. Congrats! __________________ -David '98 4Runner: SAW/OME lift, TJM bumper, Warn M8000 winch, Hayden tranny cooler, Trail Carnage front and belly skid plates, PIAA fogs, Rock lights, 33" MT's on Tech1 Rockcrawler rims, Lars sway bar discos, Sonoran bumpstops and rear bumper, RB 1" body lift, Daystar front bumpstops '73 FJ40: 327 SBC, York, Dual Batteries, custom tire carrier, Corbeau Baja SS bucket seats, Bestop top. TLCA#14428

08-14-2004, 10:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
lunatic14r Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NEW JERSEY U.S. Posts: 169	I made something very close to that mine has only 1 draw and a bigger dead storage in the back. For my bed a took a piece of 3/4 plywood overlap the dead storage by 6in and under the wood i put a 1in wide strip of wood with 2 hooks to keep it from moving. up front i bought some threaded pipe from home depot and these plates that get screwed to the wood all i do is set it up screw the pipe in to the plates which seat on the floor right behind the pass and driver seat throw some foam pad down and go night night

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