Simple Drawer System

Titanpat57

Titanpat57

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Hi all,

Latest mod is a simple drawer system that is attached with 4 bolts to the slide out tray in the TE.

It's constructed out of 9-ply baltic birch 1/2" plywood. The slides are full extention 75 lbs. a pair rated. All pcs. are glued and screwed. I contact cemented the carpet on, which I purchased at Family Dollar for 21$....matched perfect.

I also included a 6" deep pocket in front of the drawers, for either my 12guage or AK...but out of sight out of mind, it'll be a nice spot. I just haven't had the time to install the door to cover it, continuous hinge, and velcro straps.

Nothing fancy, just a hell of a lot better than the plastic foot locker I kept back there.....just got tired of digging everytime I needed something.
 

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Looks very good.

I don't see an option for 1/2" at the link only 5/8". Is 5/8 what you used?

So you ordered the whole box and drawer combo from the company and then cut out the handles area and installed the carpet right?

What are the dimensions of the box / drawer you ordered?

Can you post a picture of your long gun compartment. I'm not sure where it is based on your description. I think you are describing the area just in front of the rear seats.

Also, did you size the box so the rear seats can still recline or are they permanently in the upright position now?

Did you consider trying to elevate the cargo drawer over the stock slider so you could have a tailgate to pull out and sit on. That is my eventual plan. As it is now there is always crap on the slide out and I can never use it because if I do pull it out something falls into the space and it is a pita to get it out to close the slide.....


EDIT: Did you build all this yourself or get them from Barker? The first time I looked at your post there was a big link (AD) for Barker cabinets. I thought you had ordered the drawer boxes from them....
 
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Thanks guys!!

@Mick1...

Yes...I built it myself, to fit the tray and still allow all the seats to work as it should.

I will have a Google Sketch Up file available by PM

I didn't want to elevate it...just nice and simple and it can be undone with 4 easy to reach bolts if need be. I does weigh about 50lb....and I'm sure when it's loaded it's well over 100 lbs. so it's a bit of a trade up for weight over organization, which is a good trade off in my world.

Actually...I probably wouldn't need a door over the long gun area, the seats conceal it when up, but if there down I don't think I want it exposed....did I just contradict myself ?...:eek:
 
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As always......very, very, good work. You make a grown man jealous!!!!

Came out super clean. I wish mine looked that good.

Now I think I am going to have to rebuild mine :)
 
Thanks Ben..

you're still "the man".......!!

the pressure must be almost unbearable...:flipoff:

Thanks my friend...means a lot coming form a guy with a great design eye!


Soon as I get the students in here at school.....I'm building a roof rack that will be loved by women and children alike....:)
 
Titanpat57 said:
Thanks Ben..

you're still "the man".......!!

the pressure must be almost unbearable...:flipoff:

Thanks my friend...means a lot coming form a guy with a great design eye!


Soon as I get the students in here at school.....I'm building a roof rack that will be loved by women and children alike....:)
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Hahahahaha!!!

Cant wait to see your rack :wow2:
 
Titanpat57 said:
Hi all,

Latest mod is a simple drawer system that is attached with 4 bolts to the slide out tray in the TE.

It's constructed out of 9-ply baltic birch 1/2" plywood. The slides are full extention 75 lbs. a pair rated. All pcs. are glued and screwed. I contact cemented the carpet on, which I purchased at Family Dollar for 21$....matched perfect.

I also included a 6" deep pocket in front of the drawers, for either my 12guage or AK...but out of sight out of mind, it'll be a nice spot. I just haven't had the time to install the door to cover it, continuous hinge, and velcro straps.

Nothing fancy, just a hell of a lot better than the plastic foot locker I kept back there.....just got tired of digging everytime I needed something.
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Love it! I plan to make something very similar.
 
jdkilroy said:
Is the slide out tray an option in the 5th Gens ? I wonder if that can be had separately ?

Nice work.
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Thank you!

I believe it can be..might even be one floating around the used parts section, I believe a few guys took them out.

I have mine secured now with turnbuckles for safety, but it only takes a few seconds to disconnect it. I really haven't had the need to pull it out, although with my fridge plugged in on the top of the drawers, it would be nice.
 
Titanpat57 said:
Thanks guys!!

@Mick1...

Yes...I built it myself, to fit the tray and still allow all the seats to work as it should.

I will have a Google Sketch Up file available by PM

I didn't want to elevate it...just nice and simple and it can be undone with 4 easy to reach bolts if need be. I does weigh about 50lb....and I'm sure when it's loaded it's well over 100 lbs. so it's a bit of a trade up for weight over organization, which is a good trade off in my world.

Actually...I probably wouldn't need a door over the long gun area, the seats conceal it when up, but if there down I don't think I want it exposed....did I just contradict myself ?...:eek:
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TE owner here. I think I've decided that I'm going to do the antman mod and storage system.

The question that I pose to you is if you think it would have been better to remove the rear sliding deck and build your own drawer system on top of the stock slider?

you left the top half to the stock slider and added drawers, what if you had removed the top half and fabricated your own top half? That's my thought.
 
Ryan1975 said:
TE owner here. I think I've decided that I'm going to do the antman mod and storage system.

The question that I pose to you is if you think it would have been better to remove the rear sliding deck and build your own drawer system on top of the stock slider?


you left the top half to the stock slider and added drawers, what if you had removed the top half and fabricated your own top half? That's my thought.
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I really didn't want to chop up the existing tray..but it would've lowered it (the unit) by a few inches by adding it on the the existing slides (although it was unclear how it was connected), which would've made getting in the fridge a bit easier. I guess you could add your drawer system to the tray slides, but I was doubtful I would leave the drawer system if I got a new vehicle, and it would only take four black plastic plugs to hide the holes, as opposed to installing the tray again.

I do think that if you did the Antman mod, you'd pick up 3-4" of available height by removing everything down to the floor, which I think would be a perfect scenario for staggered height drawers for a future fridge (and/or a possible fridge slide) if that's your thing.
 
Well, it's been about a 7 months since Pat was nice enough to share his drawer schematics with me. I wrangled my dad into building these for me since he has all the tools at his house and is much better at woodworking than I am. Dad drove into town today and dropped them off. He said the hardest part was finding straight/not warped wood at the lumbar store. I still got to paint them and fix the left track.....a few ball bearings fell out of the "heavy duty" track from Home Depot and that drawer has a slight droop on that side from that track.

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Thanks again for the plans.
 
I think I may need a copy of the schematic. My Antman low profile storage has seen its final days, especially after the FJ Summit.
 
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