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Under seat tool box uses

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jflots, Jan 26, 2011.

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  1. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    I used a heavy aluminum piano hinge on the bottom (McMaster-Carr item) so when the door is open, there is not much of a lip to impede access. Overall, not as convenient as the stock arrangement with stock seats, but still works well and you don't have to move anything to get at it.
     
    duffer, Jan 28, 2011
    #21
  2. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    BTDT!!! Couple 6-packs and a bag of ice. Worked real good till I put the dual exhaust on it. Ofcourse, by that time, I got a little smarter and and the law got quite a bit less tolerant so, it's a tool box now, like the factory design intended it for. Cargo space is valuable so it gets packed full when heading out. Gets hot in there with that muffler 2" below it. Might make a better oven than cooler now.
     
    wheelie, Jan 28, 2011
    #22
  3. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    Awsome tool box, I love it.....was there a original box there before you did that?? If so did you just cut the old one out. THAT IS REALLY NICE!!!!
     
    jeepcj, Jan 29, 2011
    #23
  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I had highbacks in the CJ5 at one point, but as others mentioned it is almost impossible to get to the lid. I fixed that by cutting out the vertical part of the front and just sliding stuff under from the front floor.
     
    Glenn, Jan 29, 2011
    #24
  5. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    I'm using hi backs right now. Wonder about reversing the hinges on the tool box lid to make it accessible. Ya know, move the hinges to the front side so the lid opens opposite from how it does now.
     
    wheelie, Jan 29, 2011
    #25
  6. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    I did that on my cj6....the highbacks tilted forward catch on the upper windshield and I have about 12-16" to open the lid......works for me
     
    bkd, Jan 29, 2011
    #26
  7. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    here's a pic[​IMG]
     
    bkd, Jan 29, 2011
    #27
  8. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    elegant in it's simplicity. ^
     
    unclebill, Jan 29, 2011
    #28
  9. chuck123wapati

    chuck123wapati Member

    that is cool then just hook a strap t the seat and it'll open up when you lift the seat up, think that'll be a project for me
     
    chuck123wapati, Jan 30, 2011
    #29
  10. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    even eleganter in it's simplicity! ^

    :D
     
    unclebill, Jan 30, 2011
    #30
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