Hilux drawers...

[brittan]

I picked these up today and wanted to share. My plan is to put a box in front of the drawers housing a compressor and aux bat. The sides are either going to be covered or left open for gas cans. I plan on covering the boxes with aluminum flat stock or diamond plate(hard on the knees). The plan is to bend up some tubing above the platform for a roof top tent that will be as high as the cab. I have the metal but don't want to start the project without the tent...sourcing the tent has been a challenge.
I am open to suggestions if anyone has any.

[CLynn85]

Wow, looks like a nice piece of hardware. Who makes em?

[brittan]

Wow, looks like a nice piece of hardware. Who makes em?

Thanks...
African Outback

[BMAN]

BA-LING BA-LING! NICE. Nothing like a dude thats proud to show the world his drawers!

[brittan]

BA-LING BA-LING! NICE. Nothing like a dude thats proud to show the world his drawers!

Thanks BMAN...do you ever show up to the Copper State Sonic meetings? I just got the 80 so I have only been to one. Great group of guys.

[Scott Brady]

Looks great Brittan! What is the measurement from the back of the drawer to the bed? A great place for a water tank IMO...

Will your tent support be at bed rail height, or are you going to raise it a few more inches to have more storage on top of the drawers?

From the high point of my tent to the top of the cab, I have about 5-6 inches. 5-6" of extra storage would be worth it...

[Nullifier]

Super nice. I have thought about the drawer system for mine. I was thinkng one and turn it into a retractable kitchen with grill stove and cook wear in it.

[p1michaud]

I picked these up today and wanted to share. My plan is to put a box in front of the drawers housing a compressor and aux bat. The sides are either going to be covered or left open for gas cans. I plan on covering the boxes with aluminum flat stock or diamond plate(hard on the knees). The plan is to bend up some tubing above the platform for a roof top tent that will be as high as the cab. I have the metal but don't want to start the project without the tent...sourcing the tent has been a challenge.
I am open to suggestions if anyone has any.

As I mentionned on 4wdtrips.net, I've been toying with this idea for my next version of sleeping platform/storage solution. I really like the looks and robustness of those units. I have seen some real nice ones in Australian 4WD Monthly for LandCruisers, but they are real expensive. Have you seen the storage boxes that Deserdude built? I'm currious how much his weigh? Also take a look at this sketch that BajaTaco posted on 4WDtrips with respect to bed layout. I really like it. I'll be keeping a close eye on your progress!
Cheers ,
P

[brittan]

Sorry I am getting to this so late...

expeditionswest- wrote
Looks great Brittan! What is the measurement from the back of the drawer to the bed? A great place for a water tank IMO...
-Thanks Scott. Its about 8.5" from the back of the boxes to the front of the bed. Putting a water tank there is a great idea...center of the truck...have a spout that drains out the stock holes in the bed...

Will your tent support be at bed rail height, or are you going to raise it a few more inches to have more storage on top of the drawers?
-I am going to raise the tent enough to get my essentials under it. The biggest item I can think of now is a cooler. The tent may be raised above the cab a bit...but that will be the trade off.

From the high point of my tent to the top of the cab, I have about 5-6 inches. 5-6" of extra storage would be worth it...
-Agreed...

p1michaud - wrote
I have seen some real nice ones in Australian 4WD Monthly for LandCruisers, but they are real expensive.
- I have a 97 LC80 too. I was looking into a set for the 80 when I ran into these. After seeing the quality of the drawers I think they are worth the $$$. It would cost me much more if I tried to do this on my own...in time alone.
Have you seen the storage boxes that Deserdude built?
-I have now...very nice. Thanks for pointing me to it. I need to contact him about where he got the water tank.