03-18-2013, 12:27 AM
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Very nice rig! I like the direction you've gone, and that Lightbar on the ODL bumper is pretty sweet! Love the pictures, especially the scenery...
That sleeping platform sure is quick and simple, I like the concept, pretty neat!
Keep it up, Grant! 
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05-12-2013, 08:30 PM
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OK, so after I used this sleeping platform once (although it worked perfect), I decided it needed some major upgrades and re did the whole entire thing. I will take better pictures later but here is the now PERFECT sleeping platform and cargo box! The front piece is hinged and folds in half and can be removied in minutes.
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05-12-2013, 08:46 PM
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Here are a few pictures of my 4runner lately. Plasti dipped a lot of stuff. some of the picture are a little old still.
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05-12-2013, 08:58 PM
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SOOOO BORED at work so I snapped a few shots of just what she looks like today. My next plans are to get the Toytec Superflex Coils and the Bilstein 5100 LT shocks in the rear. It is starting to sag a bunch with my subs and cargo box in the rear. I also got another Optima battery so my next project will be a Painless Performance Dual Battery Wiring Kit and a Ruff Stuff Dual Optima battery tray. Should be some fun mods soon! Hope you like!
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05-12-2013, 08:58 PM
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do you happen to have any build specs or plans you can share?
how does the front portion of your sleep platform hinge, and how does it attach securely to the cargo storage drawer portion?
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05-12-2013, 09:19 PM
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do you happen to have any build specs or plans you can share?
how does the front portion of your sleep platform hinge, and how does it attach securely to the cargo storage drawer portion?
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I don't have exact measurements cuz I am at work but I def. can get those very soon. Here are a few more pictures and an explanation of how i mounted the front piece.
Looking for plans..Rear Storage to fold out Sleeping Platform?
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05-12-2013, 09:21 PM
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I have been getting a lot of questions, so in the few days I will take legit pictures and take measurements of everything and actually make a seperate thread specifically for this sleeping platform and cargo box!
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05-12-2013, 09:43 PM
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So did you permanently move to Mammoth?
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05-12-2013, 09:52 PM
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I sure did! You would not believe how awesome and beautiful the summer is here! I can literally go anywhere I want on a trail literally all day long. I have never gone wheeling as much as I ever have before and the trails are awesome!
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05-12-2013, 09:56 PM
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I sure did! You would not believe how awesome and beautiful the summer is here! I can literally go anywhere I want on a trail literally all day long. I have never gone wheeling as much as I ever have before and the trails are awesome!
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Super jealous!
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05-12-2013, 10:53 PM
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do you happen to have any build specs or plans you can share?
how does the front portion of your sleep platform hinge, and how does it attach securely to the cargo storage drawer portion?
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Ok, I took some measurements!
(1) 3/4" Plywood- 36" x 48" (For top piece)
(2) 2"x10" that are cut to 36" long (Next to wheel wells)
(1) 2"x10" cut to 35 6/16" (for in between the other two pieces for added support)
(1) 2"x2" piece cut to 38 6/16" (for front piece to rest on when connecting the front portion for sleeping area.
If you want to make a drawer you will need to finish all of this first and then once you order drawer sliders take measurements to make the drawer whatever size you would like it.
For the front piece, it is just a piece of 3/4" ply that is cut to 48" wide and 38" long. Cut in half so you have two pieces that are now 24" x 38". Drill a hole in each piece as well as the 2x2 that this will rest on and secure it together with whatever kind of bolt you would like. I used a wing nut so I could take it out in seconds. For the front I made two legs that screw in and out so when I fold the front piece up I can store the legs as well. I will post up better pictures of everything when I can but I hope this helps!
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05-12-2013, 10:57 PM
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That box is huge! I bet its so awesome for car camping though, must be nice.
I am also jealous of you living there, Thats on my top 5 places to live.
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05-12-2013, 11:00 PM
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Here is a picture. Hope this helps!
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05-12-2013, 11:01 PM
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Ok, I took some measurements!
(1) 3/4" Plywood- 36" x 48" (For top piece)
(2) 2"x10" that are cut to 36" long (Next to wheel wells)
(1) 2"x10" cut to 35 6/16" (for in between the other two pieces for added support)
(1) 2"x2" piece cut to 38 6/16" (for front piece to rest on when connecting the front portion for sleeping area.
If you want to make a drawer you will need to finish all of this first and then once you order drawer sliders take measurements to make the drawer whatever size you would like it.
For the front piece, it is just a piece of 3/4" ply that is cut to 48" wide and 38" long. Cut in half so you have two pieces that are now 24" x 38". Drill a hole in each piece as well as the 2x2 that this will rest on and secure it together with whatever kind of bolt you would like. I used a wing nut so I could take it out in seconds. For the front I made two legs that screw in and out so when I fold the front piece up I can store the legs as well. I will post up better pictures of everything when I can but I hope this helps!
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thanks for the prompt response with measurements; we're actually planning to camp and offroad in Albuquerque over Memorial Day weekend, so I will try to get my own sleep platform finished by then...
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05-12-2013, 11:12 PM
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thanks for the prompt response with measurements; we're actually planning to camp and offroad in Albuquerque over Memorial Day weekend, so I will try to get my own sleep platform finished by then...
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It is better than sleeping in my bed at home! I got an awersome kelty double wide self inflating pad that literally fits so perfect it is like it was made for the 4runner. I def made a lot of mistakes the first time but having these measurements will help a lot. And make a drawer. TRUST ME. Best thing I ever did! Here is a link to the pad.
Kelty Double Wide Basecamp Pad | Video | Reviews
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