Tool boxes.

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:33 pm

I have carried around my craftsman 3 drawer tool box around since I got my jeep and so far have not found anything to secure it better then rigging up some bungies. Anyone else here carry their tools everywhere? and what is your solution? I would prefer to keep my tool box as it was a gift from the wife and plu I just plain love it. Thanks!

STINGN · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:45 pm

take some L brackets and bolt in to the tool box and the floor.

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:52 pm

Velcro.... or if the box is heavy enough, a sticky pad Like you put in toolbox drawers will work....

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:21 pm

If you ever wheel with the tool box in your jeep, make sure it is secure. Stuff laying unsecured in a jeep during a roll can quickly turn into dangerous projectile. I suggest you bolt it in somehow.

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:32 pm

Id prefer it to be bolted down. I estimate the tool box to weigh in at 100+ pounds easily. I would love to have one of those shelves all J used to sell and just fab up some brackets but they are no longer made.

Stingn would you mind posting pics of your setup?

Here is mine:

Sorry for the mess as you can see Im in desperate need of a better organizational system for the Jeep.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:52 pm

When it comes to Tools talk to tjkj2002

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=362464#362464
it looks like that on the trails of Moab
and it's all fastened down.

oddball · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:02 pm

I agree with Inc & liquidxit2 - If you must carry a box (metal or plastic), secure that sucka down! And bunge cords are not going to stop a heavy box from flying around the interior if you should get krazy off road! :shock:

At least use rachet straps.

Personally, I carry canvas (military style) tools bags Which I secure in place. I figure cloth won't hurt as much if I get hit upside the head as a metal or plastic box will!!

Fwiw, you don't have to get rid of the box, it could be your garage box and carry something safer as I do - Or not.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:04 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

When it comes to Tools talk to tjkj2002

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=362464#362464
it looks like that on the trails of Moab
and it's all fastened down.

Yep the box and any heavy stuff is securely bolted down or zip tied(with 1000lbs HD zip ties).

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:23 pm

Make a custom tool box to fit snugly in the rear of your jeep. :wink:

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:25 pm

good thread! i just bought a Kobalt black toolbox identical to your craftsman one, and have not figured a way to secure it yet, it keeps sliding around. i wish jeep would have put tie downs closer to behind the seat on the floor in addition to the ones they have at the rear of the cargo area. i know they have them on the back of the seat too.

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:32 am

That is my mobile box I have a MUCH larger tool box system in the garage. I like how TJKJ has it, how much for that setup? Im assuming its a rocklizard one? Like I said the All J rack looks like it would be perfect(and Identical to TJKJ's) for me but the price and having to get 9 other people for a group buy kinda stinks.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:36 am

liquidxit2 wrote:

That is my mobile box I have a MUCH larger tool box system in the garage. I like how TJKJ has it, how much for that setup? Im assuming its a rocklizard one? Like I said the All J rack looks like it would be perfect for me but the price and having to get 9 other people for a group buy kinda stinks.

My interior rack was made by Tomkin,sadly they no longer make them,it was cheap and light,RL is developing one.I bolted my tool box down using "L" brackets,gotta be very careful since the gas tank is right underneath,it's real fun threading those nuts on also,kinda no room to get your hand up there if you have the gas tank skid.

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:38 am

I ll have to look around then. For now 2 bungies hold it OK for daily driving but even that is a stretch.

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:36 am

Delta box held in place with a cargo net / bungy cords/ and the weight of the ton of tools and crap in it.

durangotang · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:48 am

Inc wrote:

Make a custom tool box to fit snugly in the rear of your jeep. :wink:

Bingo

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:54 pm

Durang what is that? is it a tray? I really am loving the idea of putting a heavy duty shelf to double my storage.

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:55 pm

liquidxit2 wrote:

Durang what is that? is it a tray? I really am loving the idea of putting a heavy duty shelf to double my storage.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/v ... highlight=

daspes · **Posted:** Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:57 pm

liquidxit2 wrote:

Durang what is that? is it a tray? I really am loving the idea of putting a heavy duty shelf to double my storage.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/v ... hp?t=45679

Check the fab section for other ideas...

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:11 pm

SweepnChoke wrote:

Delta box held in place with a cargo net / bungy cords/ and the weight of the ton of tools and crap in it.

That would hurt in a rollover.

STINGN · **Posted:** Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:20 am

liquidxit2, I don't have a tool box bracketed down...but in my old truck I had 2 subwoofers and a tackle box in the back with little L brackets from Home Depot or w/e supply store...make sure they dont bend easily and just drill holes in floor and tool box, then bolt it to toolbox and take a metal screw to the floor and bingo...its down!

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