Tools in your rig?

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:58 am

Where does everyone keep tools in their rigs for off road? I need a better setup than under my seat in a small tool bag. I use my jeep as a dd and have twins that will be using the rear seat space so it can't lay down. Plus I have a 100 pound chocolate lab that I take around in the back as well. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:14 am

a tool belt/pouch system rigged to the back of your rear seats?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:14 am

This my setup,though if you haul a dog around it's not probally what your looking at.

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:16 am

tjkj2002 wrote:

This my setup,though if you haul a dog around it's not probally what your looking at.

Yep, won't work.

maddawg · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:39 am

nice setup though!!!!! :shock:

you should be able to Mcgyver up anything

Sport · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:46 am

Get a roof rack and mount a low profile lockable box to it??

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:18 am

Big Rubbermaid container. Put everything in it. Tools, recovery strap, gloves, air compressor, rope, cargo straps, etc...

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:23 am

build a raised deck with storage underneath, could even put drawers in it to pull out to access your tools, straps etc. carpet the top, dog is happy, tools are out of site, everyone is happy!

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:53 am

I'm just starting to build setup. I recently built an interior rack and got one tool box with basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, ratchet, BFH, etc...) Need to get another tool box and more tools and recovery gear.

Hey, TJKJ I noticed you are not carrying the proper antifreeze for your KJ....

riptricket · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:24 am

i let my english setter roam around on the rides sometime, and i have been thinking of building, i guess placing a board across the bottom of the feet area in the rear seats. just put one from door to door, and nail some wood on the ends to keep it balanced. can't cost more than $5 if you don't have the wood.

and if you can get fancy, you could use a tool to form the edges and under the front seats!

Just my idea.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:57 am

jeepkj02 wrote:

I'm just starting to build setup. I recently built an interior rack and got one tool box with basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, ratchet, BFH, etc...) Need to get another tool box and more tools and recovery gear.

Hey, TJKJ I noticed you are not carrying the proper antifreeze for your KJ....

There is no antifreeze in the pic I posted :wink:

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ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:55 am

nalu posted this - and it looks like a good idea for a few tools + carry space.

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:57 am

Here is an older picture of what I have. I have these black boxes that I call my trail boxes. I carry two in the TJ and I carry one in the KJ. I have them strapped in and they are removable so I can put the back seat in, or I don't have to have it in the Libby when its being used around town.

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:06 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

jeepkj02 wrote:

I'm just starting to build setup. I recently built an interior rack and got one tool box with basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, ratchet, BFH, etc...) Need to get another tool box and more tools and recovery gear.

Hey, TJKJ I noticed you are not carrying the proper antifreeze for your KJ....

There is no antifreeze in the pic I posted :wink:

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I thought the gallon on top of the craftsman tool chest was antifreeze. My mistake!

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:06 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

This my setup,though if you haul a dog around it's not probally what your looking at.

Nice set up indeed

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:08 pm

How old are the twins? I have 4yr old twins.

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:34 pm

Tom, the raised platform is the direction I am leaning. Need to figure out how I want to do it.

iceisher, my twins were born on Octoer 16th this year.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:15 pm

incubusmike wrote:

Tom, the raised platform is the direction I am leaning. Need to figure out how I want to do it.

iceisher, my twins were born on Octoer 16th this year.

Check out expeditionportal.com lots of great ideas on shelfs/storage etc, some of these guys are pros at storage and overlanding and making every small area serve a purpose. seen some cool set ups on there

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:17 pm

tommudd wrote:

incubusmike wrote:

Tom, the raised platform is the direction I am leaning. Need to figure out how I want to do it.

iceisher, my twins were born on Octoer 16th this year.

Check out expeditionportal.com lots of great ideas on shelfs/storage etc, some of these guys are pros at storage and overlanding and making every small area serve a purpose. seen some cool set ups on there

Thanks Tom, will do.

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:03 pm

Found the setup I am going for. Mine will have a few variations. Off for a parts and price list at Home Depot.

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