4R Storage Ideas

[AE1M]

As a new owner of a 2008 4R, the one thing I miss is a good storage area for emergency items.

Looking at the engine compartment, there is a large area on the passenger side above the wheel well. Looks like a nice place to bolt on some kind of sealed storage box to keep some jumper cables and maybe a few small items.

Anyone done anything for additional interior storage? Like to keep jumpers, flares, flashlight, etc.... Perhaps a few tools.

Bob

 

[GMZ]

I wouldnt put anything in the engine bay. I had a small mechanics bag with the items you mentioned along with a qt of oil in the compartment on the right side in the trunk area. The funny L shaped compartment.

 

[J.A.]

Anyone done anything for additional interior storage? Like to keep jumpers, flares, flashlight, etc.... Perhaps a few tools.

Same issue here, I am storing the items you described in my homemade storage box mounted in the cargo area above the driver side wheel well.

I believe the FJ guys mount a metal ammo can in the engine where you described to store tools impervious to heat.

Cargo Box write up details and more pics

 

[GMZ]

Wow ^^^ thats very clean J.A., I notice the L shaped compartment has what looks like a speaker in it, is that so?

 

[JAC]

Funny.......Yesterday I was about to post a thread about the storage compartments to see what do you guys normaly keep in there or If any one uses something else or built or made mods.

 

[Co.Ag.2005]

Wow ^^^ thats very clean J.A., I notice the L shaped compartment has what looks like a speaker in it, is that so?

I can't speak for him, but that's location of the factory subwoofer for the premium sound system on some models. My Limited has this subwoofer... 8-speaker surround sound... me likey

 

[J.A.]

I can't speak for him, but that's location of the factory subwoofer for the premium sound system on some models. My Limited has this subwoofer... 8-speaker surround sound... me likey

Yep, Factory subwoofer that is included with the Navagation package. Funny thing is I would probably rather have the extra storage compartment.

 

[Co.Ag.2005]

Yep, Factory subwoofer that is included with the Navagation package. Funny thing is I would probably rather have the extra storage compartment.

Extra storage would be nice, but I am in love with that sound system! But I'm a music freak...

 

[GMZ]

Yep, Factory subwoofer that is included with the Navagation package. Funny thing is I would probably rather have the extra storage compartment.

Aha! Gotcha, not to rub it in or anything but it fits a qt of oil and small tool bag perfectly :dancin:

ETA: I like my rear mirrors too more than premium sound!

 

[Co.Ag.2005]

Aha! Gotcha, not to rub it in or anything but it fits a qt of oil and small tool bag perfectly :dancin:

ETA: I like my rear mirrors too more than premium sound!

The beauty is... I have the rear mirrors too! I just have the 8-speaker surround, not the 10-speaker system.

http://www.jbltoyota.com/toyota_4runner/audio_advantages.asp

 

[Larry77]

I only have the Nav System with the sub and still have the mirrors...which I like...but man do I miss the compartment for storage. The sound on the system I have sucks but I'm coming from many custom built systems so I have high expectations. So far I have kept my first aide kit, simple tools, and jumper cables in small cases stored under my cargo deck.

 

[Co.Ag.2005]

...So far I have kept my first aide kit, simple tools, and jumper cables in small cases stored under my cargo deck.

That's what I do too.

and I came from a '02 Taco SR5... so my T4R sound system is leaps and bounds better than my Taco

 

[BLK_LBL]

I bought the OEM cargo net from toyota; it opens up and I have a first aid kit, and a tool kit in there. it stays put and doesnt roll around. also works great with the 2-tier folding storage that I have in the back.
-and I would never trade the 10-speaker system for a little storage compartment!

 

[AE1M]

Funny.......Yesterday I was about to post a thread about the storage compartments to see what do you guys normaly keep in there or If any one uses something else or built or made mods.

Here's a follow-up showing where I have found some extra usable storage space! I wrapped them in a small micro-fiber cloth to stop rattling around but removed them for the pictures.

In here are a few flares and a small halon fire ext. The compartment is actually fairly large inside.

Bob

 

[G.I.G.]

I keep my jumper cables and first aid kit in the rear, passenger side compartment in the cargo area. On the small compartment over the rear, driver side tire I keep some bungees. On the small compartment over the rear passenger side tire I keep a small hand towel (usually used to wipe off my dog if she gets wet or muddy).

I keep a small flashlight and Letherman in my glove box as well.

The flashlight in with the jack is a good idea.

AE1M, can you post a pic of the fire extinguisher you have? It's hard to believe you can fit it in that small opening.

 

[jeremysoca]

Nice JA

JA, you should sell those? Ever thought about making more?

 

[ric]

As a new owner of a 2008 4R, the one thing I miss is a good storage area for emergency items.

Looking at the engine compartment, there is a large area on the passenger side above the wheel well. Looks like a nice place to bolt on some kind of sealed storage box to keep some jumper cables and maybe a few small items.

Anyone done anything for additional interior storage? Like to keep jumpers, flares, flashlight, etc.... Perhaps a few tools.

Bob

why dont you just either buy or build a storage box, if you build one, you can make it any size you want you, heres what I did:

but Im sure if you searched you will find others, that work better for you, lol
I have plenty of storage for now, lol

 

[AE1M]

I keep my jumper cables and first aid kit in the rear, passenger side compartment in the cargo area. On the small compartment over the rear, driver side tire I keep some bungees. On the small compartment over the rear passenger side tire I keep a small hand towel (usually used to wipe off my dog if she gets wet or muddy).

I keep a small flashlight and Letherman in my glove box as well.

The flashlight in with the jack is a good idea.

AE1M, can you post a pic of the fire extinguisher you have? It's hard to believe you can fit it in that small opening.

 

[Larry77]

Does your 9 incher work well? Lol...I'm going to have to get one of those! I have a bigger one in my travel trailer but never had an extinguisher in my 4R...

 

[03_4x4Runner]

Here's a follow-up showing where I have found some extra usable storage space! I wrapped them in a small micro-fiber cloth to stop rattling around but removed them for the pictures.

In here are a few flares and a small halon fire ext. The compartment is actually fairly large inside.

Bob

Did those covers come off easy on yours? I tried taking mine off but they were not coming off easily and I did not want to damage them. did you use a screwdriver in the slot?