Let me see your rear....

[Outlaw]

CARGO AREA THAT IS!! I was surfing this thing we call the information super highway and looking at a few pics of some storage ideas for the XJ, so I decided to highjack the idea and see what y'all are workin with or have planned.

I would also like some ideas or a list of ABSOLUTE necessity gear and or parts to take with you on the trail and the road. I have a few ideas of what I am going to do with all that space in the back, but would love some feedback and PICS from everyone on here. I will be attempting a build this weekend and will definitely take some pics of the progress. Thanks in advance for your time!

[bluedragon436]

Not mine, but this is the design I am going with:

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f58/13536d1267292974t-rear-cargo-space-storage-box-005.jpg
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f58/13537d1267292974t-rear-cargo-space-storage-box-006.jpg
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f58/13538d1267293012-rear-cargo-space-storage-box-008.jpg
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f58/13681d1267400415-rear-cargo-space-storage-box-001.jpg

[Outlaw]

I've thought about something similar to this, I am going to probably do a little bit deeper drawer if I do it this way.

[Outlaw]

Ok, so no list yet from other so here is a small list of things I think I should keep in the back of the jeep. Feel free to add to it or comment on it and remember to post up some pics of how you keep things organized, or the lack there of :D

For Everyday:

1. First Aid Kit
2. Various Fluids
3. Emergency Flares, Triangles
4. Emergency Plug Kit
5. Jumper Cables
6. Basic set of Hand Tools

Again please feel free to add to any of these! I would love to hear what everyone carries.

For The Trail.

1. Recovery Straps!
2. Come A Long
3. Spare Axle Shaft
4. Spare Drive shaft
5. Every Tool I can Find :)
6. Tent
7. Cook stove
8. Blankets (in a water tight bag or container)
9. Extra Clothing
10. M.R.E.'s (Meals Ready to Eat)

And those that go out to trails a lot please add more of the necessities!!

[Mudderoy]

I don't know about you guys, but I drive a grocery getter...
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_b0ViaGso2Ko/TDCyillPAWI/AAAAAAAAATQ/S2d5JmSX5BQ/s720/2010-07-04%2011.09.43.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_b0ViaGso2Ko/TDC-C2VRZdI/AAAAAAAAATU/1XVJXxk6hT0/s720/2010-07-04%2011.59.07.jpg

I picked this Mountaineering rack locally for $75. Lots more room now. I have all my stuff on the top leaving the floor of the cargo area open.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_b0ViaGso2Ko/THmFfJlRFhI/AAAAAAAAAZs/yLWTUA1NIN8/s720/2010-08-28%2014.17.02.jpg

[Outlaw]

Jalapeños FTW!! LOL

[LizardRunner]

I would add, spare tire, jacks (2), cb radio, anti-snap back blanket, ground tarp, tree trunk protector, Fire extinguisher, Insect repellant, Camera, cell phone. I also try to always have a trail buddy in a second vehicle when going to new places particularly.

[4.3LXJ]

Wow, some of these rigs must weigh a couple of tons LOL

I try to travel light, since a light rig wheels better than a heavy one. I advocate a full size spare, tools and building the rig to be bullet proof enough to not break every five minutes. Probably the biggest thing is to not over tire and lock a rig so it breaks. Might not be as much fun, but it doesn't break parts.

[XJ4IV]

here is mine... if I was to do it again though... dont use particle board, use regular ole plywood, mine is crumbling like stale bread
http://www.lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?t=36774&highlight=navy

[bigjim350]

Here is my rear.....dammit Bear get outta my rear.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/100_0506.jpg

[bigjim350]

I have most of the things listed already, as well as drills, saws, lights, power inverters. Then there are specific things i bring for different trips

[Outlaw]

Hmm I thought this thread would go a little further, guess I have some planning and work to do this weekend LOL

[XJ4IV]

yeah i searched for one as well.... best thing to do is just let the imgination take over and buy some wood... remember to anchor that thing down AND line it with something so you dont have to hear the clinking noise all day long!

[BrianXJ]

Dyna-mat works good to keep the noise down

[msmoorenburg]

here is my 91 (work in progress)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/DSCN0897.jpg

Here is the 87 (The must haves on the trail too)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2010-08-07105425.jpg

[LizardRunner]

If I add a set of drawers, I'll fab em up in aluminum so the weight isn't such a factor. I found some thick wall alum. square tubing for a roof rack, now I just have to get the money to buy the materials.

[xjrev10]

Full size spare, hi lift and bottle jack, and what ever parts you may or someone else may need on a specific ride. I also like a small chunk of plywood for a jack base.

[Weldmen]

Ok by popular demand I got permision from the wife to show you people my a$$. So ya ready?









http://farm1.static.flickr.com/29/93296381_312ebc352d.jpg

haha jk here is the back of my rig
http://www.abuncha.biz/pics/IMG_20110301_161701.jpg

[Switch_knuckles]

I have a list I have compiled from other sites and postings I have seen. It is quite long bet here it is...

*trash bags
*Craftsman 95 pc. Mechanics Tool Set:
*MRE's in an ammo can
*drinking water
*Road Flares
*Portable Jack
*CB Radio
*Sleeping Bag
*Axe
*Shovel
*duct tape
*wheel choks
*recovery strap
*sweater
*jumper cables
*first aid kit
*GPS
*tow straps
*HD ratchet straps
*coolant
*Couple quarts of oil
*Reflective triangles
*Zip ties
*Hand Cleaner
*Rain Jacket
*rags
*Fix a Flat
*Quart of ATF
*blanket
*rope
*washer fluid
*pensil
*chunk of 2x6
*gloves
*hat
snow scraper
*sunscreen
*bug spray
*miscalenous parts
*ziplock bags
*cell phone charger
*cheap camera
*spare serpentine belt
*brake cleaner, seafoam, WD-40
*spare hoses
*toilet paper
*Super Glue
*Radiator hose repair kit (unions of different sizes, hose-clamps)
*Roll of exhaust strap repair (long strip of bendable metal will holes every 1/2")
*3' of fuel tubing
*3' of vacuum line
*3' of ARB plastic air line
*welding kit & a couple strips of steel (1" x 1/8" x 3FT)
*U-Joints (driveshaft and front axle sizes)
*Spare axle shafts
*Spare unit bearing
*Must-have Emergency Gear
*Tow strap
*100' of heavy-duty rope
*Good spare tire
*Tire Repair kit
*2 Gallons per person of extra water
*Baling wire
*Ground Cloth or Tarp
*Heavy duty Flashlight (spare batteries & bulb)
*Tire Gauge
*Winch & gear (highly recommended for solo treks)
*Cook stove

I am in the process now of trying to find a way to safely store some of this stuff. I plan on doing rear shelf like system and using a lockable tote from wally world.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/Switch_Knuckles/1-1.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

If you haul all that stuff, you will need a trailer too.

[Switch_knuckles]

Don't plan to, just a list I compiled. I am only gonna carry maybe half of this stuff.

[Weldmen]

I have a list I have compiled from other sites and postings I have seen. It is quite long bet here it is...

*trash bags
*Craftsman 95 pc. Mechanics Tool Set:
*MRE's in an ammo can
*drinking water
*Road Flares
*Portable Jack
*CB Radio
*Sleeping Bag
*Axe
*Shovel
*duct tape
*wheel choks
*recovery strap
*sweater
*jumper cables
*first aid kit
*GPS
*tow straps
*HD ratchet straps
*coolant
*Couple quarts of oil
*Reflective triangles
*Zip ties
*Hand Cleaner
*Rain Jacket
*rags
*Fix a Flat
*Quart of ATF
*blanket
*rope
*washer fluid
*pensil
*chunk of 2x6
*gloves
*hat
snow scraper
*sunscreen
*bug spray
*miscalenous parts
*ziplock bags
*cell phone charger
*cheap camera
*spare serpentine belt
*brake cleaner, seafoam, WD-40
*spare hoses
*toilet paper
*Super Glue
*Radiator hose repair kit (unions of different sizes, hose-clamps)
*Roll of exhaust strap repair (long strip of bendable metal will holes every 1/2")
*3' of fuel tubing
*3' of vacuum line
*3' of ARB plastic air line
*welding kit & a couple strips of steel (1" x 1/8" x 3FT)
*U-Joints (driveshaft and front axle sizes)
*Spare axle shafts
*Spare unit bearing
*Must-have Emergency Gear
*Tow strap
*100' of heavy-duty rope
*Good spare tire
*Tire Repair kit
*2 Gallons per person of extra water
*Baling wire
*Ground Cloth or Tarp
*Heavy duty Flashlight (spare batteries & bulb)
*Tire Gauge
*Winch & gear (highly recommended for solo treks)
*Cook stove

I am in the process now of trying to find a way to safely store some of this stuff. I plan on doing rear shelf like system and using a lockable tote from wally world.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/Switch_Knuckles/1-1.jpg

That rig is way 2 clean... 4 real. What is he a paramedic?

[Jamie Lynn]

I have a list I have compiled from other sites and postings I have seen. It is quite long bet here it is...

*trash bags
*Craftsman 95 pc. Mechanics Tool Set:
*MRE's in an ammo can
*drinking water
*Road Flares
*Portable Jack
*CB Radio
*Sleeping Bag
*Axe
*Shovel
*duct tape
*wheel choks
*recovery strap
*sweater
*jumper cables
*first aid kit
*GPS
*tow straps
*HD ratchet straps
*coolant
*Couple quarts of oil
*Reflective triangles
*Zip ties
*Hand Cleaner
*Rain Jacket
*rags
*Fix a Flat
*Quart of ATF
*blanket
*rope
*washer fluid
*pensil
*chunk of 2x6
*gloves
*hat
snow scraper
*sunscreen
*bug spray
*miscalenous parts
*ziplock bags
*cell phone charger
*cheap camera
*spare serpentine belt
*brake cleaner, seafoam, WD-40
*spare hoses
*toilet paper
*Super Glue
*Radiator hose repair kit (unions of different sizes, hose-clamps)
*Roll of exhaust strap repair (long strip of bendable metal will holes every 1/2")
*3' of fuel tubing
*3' of vacuum line
*3' of ARB plastic air line
*welding kit & a couple strips of steel (1" x 1/8" x 3FT)
*U-Joints (driveshaft and front axle sizes)
*Spare axle shafts
*Spare unit bearing
*Must-have Emergency Gear
*Tow strap
*100' of heavy-duty rope
*Good spare tire
*Tire Repair kit
*2 Gallons per person of extra water
*Baling wire
*Ground Cloth or Tarp
*Heavy duty Flashlight (spare batteries & bulb)
*Tire Gauge
*Winch & gear (highly recommended for solo treks)
*Cook stove

I am in the process now of trying to find a way to safely store some of this stuff. I plan on doing rear shelf like system and using a lockable tote from wally world.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac335/Switch_Knuckles/1-1.jpg


The only thing that keeps coming to mind is a serial killer..lol... No offense..

[Outlaw]

The only thing that keeps coming to mind is a serial killer..lol... No offense..

:character0022::flameon::smiley-scared003::lmao:

[Switch_knuckles]

Hey! All the charges were dropped. And the doctor said I was cured.

[OverEasy]

*trash bags
*Craftsman 95 pc. Mechanics Tool Set:
*MRE's in an ammo can
*drinking water
*Road Flares
*Portable Jack
*CB Radio
*Sleeping Bag
*Axe
*Shovel
*duct tape
*wheel choks
*recovery strap
*sweater
*jumper cables
*first aid kit
*GPS
*tow straps
*HD ratchet straps
*coolant
*Couple quarts of oil
*Reflective triangles
*Zip ties
*Hand Cleaner
*Rain Jacket
*rags
*Fix a Flat
*Quart of ATF
*blanket
*rope
*washer fluid
*pensil
*chunk of 2x6
*gloves
*hat
snow scraper
*sunscreen
*bug spray
*miscalenous parts
*ziplock bags
*cell phone charger
*cheap camera
*spare serpentine belt
*brake cleaner, seafoam, WD-40
*spare hoses
*toilet paper
*Super Glue
*Radiator hose repair kit (unions of different sizes, hose-clamps)
*Roll of exhaust strap repair (long strip of bendable metal will holes every 1/2")
*3' of fuel tubing
*3' of vacuum line
*3' of ARB plastic air line
*welding kit & a couple strips of steel (1" x 1/8" x 3FT)
*U-Joints (driveshaft and front axle sizes)
*Spare axle shafts
*Spare unit bearing
*Must-have Emergency Gear
*Tow strap
*100' of heavy-duty rope
*Good spare tire
*Tire Repair kit
*2 Gallons per person of extra water
*Baling wire
*Ground Cloth or Tarp
*Heavy duty Flashlight (spare batteries & bulb)
*Tire Gauge
*Winch & gear (highly recommended for solo treks)
*Cook stove

Thats a great list but its missing a . . .





*BFH! :thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

Hey! All the charges were dropped. And the doctor said I was cured.

Jealous people say things. :D

[LizardRunner]

where is the kitchen sink on that list? seems to be the only thing missing except a complete parts store.:smiley-laughing021: now seriously, it's a very complete list indeed.

[Jamie Lynn]

Jealous people say things. :D

Lol..so that is my problem...lol.

[Switch_knuckles]

Lol..so that is my problem...lol.

Yes you are jealous cause the voices are talking to me...

[Jamie Lynn]

Yes you are jealous cause the voices are talking to me...

Lol..I thought my head was a little empty and quiet...please tell them that I miss them and would like them to come back...lol

[steph74]

Duct tape and BFH is all you need....
If it moves and shouldn't then use the duct tape....
If it does not move and should, use the BFH

they don;t take much space in your glove box and you can even use the duct tape to tape the BFH so that it doesn;t rattle.... how beautiful is that ?

[Jamie Lynn]

Duct tape and BFH is all you need....
If it moves and shouldn't then use the duct tape....
If it does not move and should, use the BFH

they don;t take much space in your glove box and you can even use the duct tape to tape the BFH so that it doesn;t rattle.... how beautiful is that ?

Bahaha..I swear you guys aren't right in the head..lol.:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[xj4life2]

Some where on this site I posted my cargo area set up already I'll have to try to find it and post a link.

[xj4life2]

Hmmm lets try this :
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/payless4x/rack.jpg
ok so I found it yea me anyway this seems to work well

[Weldmen]

Hmmm lets try this :
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/payless4x/rack.jpg
ok so I found it yea me anyway this seems to work well

You must have a camera in back instead of a rear view mirror huh? Unless thats one of those see threw spare tires.. :smiley-laughing021:

[xj4life2]

Naw I've always used my outside mirrors anyway so it don't bother me at all

[bluedragon436]

Hmmm lets try this :
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/payless4x/rack.jpg
ok so I found it yea me anyway this seems to work well

You should sell this design.. I want one!!

[Weldmen]

Naw I've always used my outside mirrors anyway so it don't bother me at all

So in other words you use the force to guide you. :D

[xj4life2]

Super easy to build ,a day and some 1" square tube. I used some bolt down plates so its pinned at the bottom and can be pulled out in a second. the tire mount is an old TJ mount thats welded on. I can do measurements if you want.I know have a net in front of it . I guess more pics are needed but copy all you want !!

[xj4life2]

So in other words you use the force to guide you. :D

Pretty much :thumbsup:

[bluedragon436]

If I knew someone that welded... I would be building this in a heartbeat.. but still might steal the idea.. might figure something out... where did you find the pin down plates anyways??

[xj4life2]

Don't laugh ..... there for wrought Iron fences to hook to the brick pillars . Ok so I'm a little redneck but they work

[bluedragon436]

hmmm... didn't even think about that until you said that... did you find them at Lowes or something?? might have to go look into that this week... see what I can't build up... might not look nearly that nice... but hey if it works...

[xj4life2]

Actually a freind of mine does fences for a living but I imagine Lowes would have them

[afbond03]

You should sell this design.. I want one!!

Check out http://www.wilsonfabworks.com/
He makes em for I think around $120 shipped or something, maybe cheaper. Also does different heights and lengths.

[xj4life2]

Nice rack and definatley priced well

[Jamie Lynn]

Don't laugh ..... there for wrought Iron fences to hook to the brick pillars . Ok so I'm a little redneck but they work

Great Idea!

[5-Speed XJ]

here's mine
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad260/5-SpeedXJ/IMG_0448.jpg
and my rear end
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad260/5-SpeedXJ/88%20with%20410s%20%20time/000_0316.jpg

[bluedragon436]

here's mine
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad260/5-SpeedXJ/IMG_0448.jpg


Is that the 48" Hi-lift?? been trying to think of what size to purchase... in case a Jack is needed... my stock bottle jack will def. not suffice...

[bluedragon436]

Check out http://www.wilsonfabworks.com/
He makes em for I think around $120 shipped or something, maybe cheaper. Also does different heights and lengths.

Funny you should list that site... as I have been looking at his bumpers for a while... and have been looking at the drawers... and now that shelf...

[Mudderoy]

Shameless request: When you guys are talking to these vendors, especially the small ones, let them know about xjtalk and how they can be vendors here for $5 a month. That fits any budget! We tried to keep the entry low so the little guys can get world wide Jeep exposure.

[rugidone]

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad260/5-SpeedXJ/88%20with%20410s%20%20time/000_0316.jpg

Nice!

[cherokeewrecker]

Heres mine, until I build a tool storage and new boxes for my subs.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/offroader_91/025.jpg

[Outlaw]

Nice seeing some more pics being posted!! Thanks... As soon as I start on my storage solution I will be sure to post the build in here, until then keep giving me some more ideas!! :thumbsup:

[bluedragon436]

Nice seeing some more pics being posted!! Thanks... As soon as I start on my storage solution I will be sure to post the build in here, until then keep giving me some more ideas!! :thumbsup:

I am getting some good ideas too... almost picked up some wood the other day and some drawer sliders so I could start building my storage solution this weekend.. but I'll just continue to design out my idea for now..

[modestmar00xj]

Nice!

Real nice man! thats exactly what i want to build right there!

[bluedragon436]

Here is a storage solution that I remember seeing a while back, but only recently found it again.. This is something like I have been thinking of going with, as I am planning on installing a small sub.. now if only I could find the original build thread for it.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/richliveshots/JeepPics026-1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/richliveshots/JeepPics027-2.jpg