The Most Intense Jeep Toolbox EVER!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Lets make a toolbox for the Scorpion Crawler! I used aluminum for the main body of the toolbox and a foam insert with cutouts to hold the tools in place and organized. It took me two days of intensity to cutout the foam to fit all the tools. It felt like I was playing The Most Intense Game of Tetris EVER!! But with some patience I made them all fit. (Just tools, not spare parts or supplies).
The foam is called Kaizen foam, I used 2.25" or 57MM thick foam with black on the edges and white in the middle. It is built in layers so you only have to cut the depth and peel it out. Pretty cool stuff. You can get it here: amzn.to/2nF8yg0
The pen I used was super helpful to make precise patterns, you can find it here: amzn.to/2mZPHz5
For anything small and round you can just melt the shape in!
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Thanks for all the comments on the latch types! I've got a few questions on the foam so make sure to read the description of the video, there is more info there!
use really strong magnets.
BleepinJeep I think you should use small hasps on either side of the trunk and it could work for the toolbox as well.
DZUS quarter turn fasteners.
BleepinJeep: While in the Air Force we used DZUS fasteners. They worked great on the aircraft, I think they will do a great job for your project.
Probably best integrated toolbox I have seen built.
Seriously, how you custom made that foam tool holder by heating up each tool... freakin genius! Great video!
Matt. Great toolbox/trunk. The best solution I found for opening the heavy box is using a pair of $17 Jeep Liberty hood struts. Make your own ball joints with ball bearings welded to bolts. The struts produce static pressure to your latch, this keeps the hood from rattling.
I like the idea of wrangler door latch system for the trunk lid (smooth).... with struts on the lid to hold it up... then wrangler hood latches to hold the tool box down, with heavier struts under the box to hold it up.... then the only labor involved in operating the system is just to push it back down.... ... also though.... Ruffstuff has some pretty clean and easy to use latches....... but that's just what the world needed.... another opinion.... thanks.... ... and music was spot on... as usual ...... :)
I would say use a key latch or like a turn latch that controls two pin on each side to keep it closed, make everything with in a few thousands of an inch or so, just so it doesn't rattle or wiggle out. And you can make it on the bent part in the back of it so it won't be too noticeable and it will still match it. The idea is almost similar to a bunker door how they close but you can use an old key lock for a car door or make a similar center thing that's just like a handle or something to twist. Everything's looking good and I don't know if I explained that too too well sorry if I didn't.
thats the greenest wall i have ever seen. nice tool box. like it
Wrangler rubber hood hold downs one on each side.
kentuckycowboy2 exactly what I was thinking.
kentuckycowboy2 Bingo!!!
that's what came to mind for me too.. its perfect.
Great minds think alike.
I'd probably go with some nice billet ones tho...
2 CJ hood latches! You might want to add rubber feet to the legs (anti-squeak/vibration) also a rubber gasket between around the box (junkyard mini van rubber door seal). Great ride.
hood pins,cotter pins, wrangler latches, magnets, some sort of snaps, maybe a turning 90 degree latch. deadbolt style pins on each side....looks good. I also think you should get some sort of weather gaurd. looks good man
hey Matt, what about a set of CJ, YJ, TJ, or JK hood latches to keep the truck part latched shut? keep it jeep and i think would look pretty cool with that.
This is awesome. it’s the little things like this that make a build great 👍
Now all you need is a few hydraulic trunk assists. For the latch, you could try a magnetic push latch, like for cabinets, or the runner hood latches jeeps use. I think the Jeep latches would suit better, they're stronger and probably alot quieter!
Use a couple DESTACO clamps, *lots* of different types to chose from. I got one holding my rear tire carrier swing closed. Also that music sounded like old 8 bit game music from the 90s, love it.
My first thought was racing hood pins... I don't know how far I'd trust a magnet in a bad rollover. I do see them helping in basic operation. Looks like you could have a little cargo rack on top of the trunk lid if needed. Strong work man. Mine are just ratcheted down in the bed
That was a great idea. Nice work Matt!
This is absolutely amazing man. You have inspired me! I am going to make something for my XJ now!
for a latch, you might be able to find some used or inexpensive tool boxes. drill out the latch system from those and re-rivet them onto the scorpion. could also fabricate a prop for some light-duty liftgate struts to hold up the lid and/or tool box when you open them. that would make for some cool videos.
Awesome build. I think that classic Jeep hood latches would work and look good.
I think you should find a latch, but also find a thin rubber gasket like you use on car doors or hoods to protect the edges to go around your toolbox to better protect from water intrusion when the hood is latched down. A latch with a lock would be nice if you trailer it somewhere and need to leave it out while you're out of sight of the trailer. I wonder if they make combination lock latches...
TheTotalMechanic , also around the top where the top hit the roll cage to prevent paint scuffing. Added benefit would be sound dampening, slightly.
TheTotalMechanic
That's a great idea man
Yes, didn't think of that. The "trunk" lid would be silenced from vibrating on the toolbox with the gasket material as well.
thank you
That was my first thought, I'm pretty sure your average hardware store has u-channel seals that would work perfectly around the entire rim of that box. If not I know you can order it pretty easily. It used to be a really popular thing for PC modding to hide where you would cut a hole for a fan or window. It'll raise the height of the box and bow the lid by a millimeter or two but he could grind that off the stop he made to fix that.
Leather strap like the cars from the 20s and 30s. Classy as fuck and it works.
as always, badass work matt! keep it up man!
I would use hood pins. On the bars that you welded on i would put some heat shrink tubing on that just as a buffer. It would be cool to have a trunk or hood latch system with a release handle.
Hood pins for both the tool box and the lid. Drill the holes a little lower for a nice big pin so that you apply some pressure to the lid and then put the pin in so that the lid is pre loaded and won't rattle
could use a universal hood latch system that you see used on alot of race cars/hot rods. would also recommend using some rubber hose on the ends of that straight bar so not hearing it rattle going down the road/trail. could also set up a gas strut of some sort to hold open the lid and tool box when you want to get under it. might also want to set up a tray or rubber covered plywood to go over your fuel cell to protect it when using that space as storage so you don't damage your fuel pump
Hood pins or wrangler hood latches Tj/jk. Also next time your at pull-a-part grab some struts from a hood or rear hatch to hold the lid up. They would probly also help take a little weight off the toolbox if you put some struts down there to. Also maybe find some sort of rubber hose to slide over the end of your tool box holder upper bars to keep it from rattleing terrible. Looks awesome, nice work Matt!
How about some universal assist springs or rams to help lift it (due to the "heavy" you mentioned near the end), but also to support the box in the up position. Good Job.
I think you should latch the box to the lid with one of those latches that twist and pull down tight then you could easily raise both or undo it to separate. Then like the others said jeep hood latches would look nice.
Wow man this is awesome! I would use a couple old car door latches and catches and make a small release handle that hits both catches
Fastcap Kaizen foam is great stuff and the trunk is awesome.
I love it ! Flat Locking hood latches ricer style.
dude that was an epic idea! good job on that! very cool!
Love it! I am jealous of your tool organizers!
Get a trunk latch from the wreckers. Mount the U-shaped bit to the lid, the other part to the truck. If you get one with a motor or solenoid in it for remote operation you could rig up a button that only works if the ignition's on (if you're worried about theft).
is there drainage in the pan of it... for either condensation or splashed water from the tires? What about chopping up a ratchet strap so you can snug it down, to prevent rattles of the lid, even though the cantilevered lid/hinge system puts tension on the lid.... another thought, maybe some kind of matting to stick the under side of the lid to dampen the tools from knocking against the lid?... maybe a noise dampening stick on material, like Dynamat?
Like always matt, super cool man!!! Great idea!!
I would suggest using the heavy duty rubber bungee straps. use the shorter ones and take out the hook on one end to attach to the lid then weld a washer to an area inside the roll cage down low to hold it down and if you wanted to you could also weld a washer up high to the cage to be able to hold the trunk lid up then use the 2 removed hooks from the bungee to hook the tool tray to the bottom of the trunk lid while it's up to access the storage area
Such a great idea Matt!
I would put a key lock that would be in a file cabinet, that way you can adjust it to seal the trunk lid.... By the way great ideas you have in the scorpion for storage..
I'd use magnets for the latching mechanism. And I'd also use some rear hatch shocks for the bottom portion so that way it stands but itself but can easily be pulled or pushed back down. Love the video man and I'm going to make me one someday after my trans bellhousing is fixed or I sell it. Cracked the bellhousing of a 98 xj 4x4 4dr aw4 trans. And don't know how to change it. Lol. Matt come to IL and help me? Make a video out of it.
For a latch. go to pick and pull. Rob hood latch parts. make them work with the new trunk. you can hide the pull handle for sweet hidden way to open it. Or use a scorpion figurine for a pull release.
It has a resemblance to the shape of a wrangler hood, would be a nice touch to use a TJ hood latch.
use those low profile locking hood pins! the kind they use on drag cars. not the slide pin style but the low profile ones that have a key
came out awesome! Love it!
Wrangler hood latches. Whatever model you can find, you'll probably have to make new brackets or something, but it'll be cool
Looks really good
you have the patience of a saint.
I like the strut idea but then need something to hold it down couple ideas have already been said also
I would suggest a way to hold the tool tray up outta of the way when you do need to get underneath it
That looks awesome I'm gonna have to do something like that in the back seat of my truck. I think u could get a trunk latch from a car and use that or a couple of hood pins at the back.
Could use a t handle sytle latch also you should rig up some struts for the trunk lid and tool box if possible.
i would use hood pins that are used on race cars for easy access and like I have seen someone else say lift struts to assist in lifting.
You're a genius, and I love to learn from you .👍
I agree with everyone saying rubber hold downs, particularly the wrangler hood ones if you can make it work. I also like the idea of a rubber gasket and some sort of lock. with out a gasket it might get kinda rattly on the trail/rocks, but heck, it's a crawler!
The normal rubber hood latched from a wrangler might be a good option. Rubber pads under the rear supports might be good too.
You could use Zeus tabs. They have some with tabs like a wing nut so you can do them by hand. Also what about maybe putting a small gas strut from a back window under the tool tray to help hold it up?
Magnets would work great for holding the hood up. Possibly holding it down as well. (Obviously, it wouldn't work directly on the aluminum, but you could attach steel/iron mounting plates as needed.)
Awesome man, looks great
Race car hood pins. The ones that have rubber underneath so it has something that will keep it from rattling.
Jeep JK hood latches. The rubber keeps it tight and you will keep with the jeep theme
Maybe a hood latch? The ones that pull up on a hinge and twist to open. Or the rubber hood latches on the jeeps would be neat
Do you have an old toolbox with a key lock mechanism that you could pilfer? You know the kind with the rods that slide out to the sides when you turn the key in the middle? It would also allow you to secure your junk when you're on the trail. Also you might want some kind of weather stripping to keep it from rattling. And maybe rubber caps on the end of those rods you welded on.
Maybe a wing nut type design. Something like what desert race trucks would use on their spare tires, only smaller.
A couple of worn tailgate struts might be just the thing to lift the self to get to the storage underneath.
Dzus(spelling?) fasteners. They mount nearly flat, and you need a coin or flathead screwdriver to open them. Plus, you'll still be able to open the storage underneath.
the latch from an old fiberglass pick-up box, the twisting handle with lock
Rotary latch and striker like what some tube door mfg's use. If it's strong enough for a door restraint system it would hold that lid/tray combo in a rollover.
Use the Cherokee tailgate latch, that would blend in the best. I was also wondering if you could put a crease in the top so it doesn't flex as much.
Nice work!
I would use some press and twist hood latches like the ones used to keep fiberglass hoods on drag cars.
use the factory hood or hatch, latch, you can reuse parts and you can lock just in case someone sketchy is around
Didn't read through all the comments, but you could use hood pins, or just some round stock big enough to allow you to use a pad lock, or hitch lock to secure it.
double hood latches for a Cherokee and then they can latch to the little rods that you have keeping the toolbox up to the side. and that way you would be able to undo the latch to lift the hood. Or leave it latched to the box so you can get to your storage space without fighting to hold both of them
Use the rubber Wrangler hood latches for the box... that way you can get it really snug and it won't cost you anything.
Er... apparently i'm not the only one to come up with that lol.
Randy Fauske I was going to suggest something similar( basically the same). first thing that came go mind was the rubber latches on a snowmobile hood
use a TJ hood latch, could probably find one close to free off someone who upgraded
A trunk latch from a Cadillac (the kind that synch themselves down when you close it).that way it will lock tight so your tools won't pop out of their spaces and go everywhere
Hey Matt! So I tried the conversion on the door panels. Just too much trouble to alter them...I'm going to wait n see if I can find a later model xj with manual doors...I think you should use some hood pins and run some cable to them like a tail gate on a truck
+Johnny Banks cool, try rock auto and see if they have what you are looking for.
I would look at using some draw latches for the lid and tool box, with some heavy duty lid stays to keep it open. There are literally thousands of different ones to look at.
You might want to consider tacking some flat bar underneath the lid as well. You can see its already slightly warped and the flat bar would help strengthen it.
Hood pins with polyurethane or rubber pads. It would tie in to the rest of the build and you could adjust them as you see fit.
Magnet latches. Put two in the gap at the front of the box to hold it closed and one on the crossbar to hold it open.
Infinity magnet would work well for holding the lid down as well as to the roll cage to keep it open
holy smokes Matt that's the friggen bomb
Pull a part and fab an old hood latch.? Then you could run a cable and all that stuff? Maybe off that Comanche if they haven't crushed it yet
Obvious choice latch...the Jeep hood latch. There are several types to choose from but definitely the right choice.
I would use the Cotter and Pin Hood latches, Weld stud on enclosure angle the drill Hole on the stud for cotter pin at your desired Height.
I would use a keyed hasp latch and run a small piece of foam around the edge so there is no rattle
Maybe some race car hood latch type system. I think that would look slick.
Wrangler hood latches would work perfectly as well, but this isn't the cheep jeep project. I think the hood pins would be a much cleaner and custom look.
Use two pieces of flat bar one on each side with a bolt in the middle that will allow it to spin over your trunk lid. To be able to lock it you can drill a hole in the end of the bar and use a locking pin or weld a washer to the side of the bar and to the body and use a lock simple easy and will still look good.
could use a pocket latch for a under flat deck box, one with a lock on it or a jeep pocket door handle keep it flush so if you gotta tie a cooler down ontop it won't bust it off.
I have some really cool 1/4 turn fasteners with butterfly ends id be willing to send.
It's been said a couple of times already but attach the front of tool tray to underside of truck lid. That way you are guaranteed a tight life for tool tray.
use a TJ model door latch the door latch on the aluminum and the Striker plate on that tubing the striker plate are adjustable and you can control the tightness of how the door latches
Looks like hood pins would work pretty well.
CJ style hood latch would be cool.
Yay! A toolkit video ;)
Hood Pins? You could get lockable ones too
what about the rubber strap thing they use on jeep hoods? Or like a tool box latch
flush mount lockable hood pins. looks good, and able to lock.
what about using 4 rare earth magnets and putting a handle on the lid to lift it Matt?
That's pretty cool
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