Author/ Designer/
Photographer: Guy DeWitte, May 21, 2000.Editor: Phil Hansford
A Stout Storage Solution For the 2 Door
Montero/Raider
The toolbox, with hatches open. When closed, it looks like part of the
truck.
This toolbox was made for the 2 door with rear seat removed.
However, the rear section can be made separate and fits perfectly, even
with the rear seat in upright position. The rear section flares out a bit just enough to
fit snug against the wheel wells. This allows the box to remain in place without any
movement forward in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Build Details
The stock tie-downs were relocated to the sides of the box.
I used 3/4" plywood and small sections of pine on the interior
corners and
center strips. The entire exposed exterior was covered in auto carpet that
matched the truck. When closed up, it looks to be part of the truck.
I used it to organize my carpentry tools and to keep them out of
sight. I
also regularly carried as much as 600 pounds of gear on top of it with no
problems.
The Plans
3D View: This gives an idea of how the doors open from the sides, top
and back of the toolbox.
Rear View: two com- partments can be clearly seen in the actual
picture at the top of the page.
This shows the toolbox from the driver's side: Note the access through
the side windows.
The Top View: Notice how the rear section is slightly flared (3")
to keep it against the wheel wells.
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