
This homemade drawer setup is a perfect alternative to those expensive, commercially made truck bed drawers. Easy to construct, this rear storage setup can be built in a weekend.
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Measurements: Just in case we made a mistake, please double check our measurements before cutting.
Case for FJ Cruiser;
Top: 3/4" x 33" x 26 1/2"
Bottom: 1/2" x 32" x 26"
2-Sides: 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 26 1/2"
Back: 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 32"
Divider: 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 26"
Case for 5th Gen 4Runner:
Top: 3/4" x 41" x 34"
Bottom: 1/2" x 40" x 33 1/2"
2-Sides: 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 34"
Back: 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 40"
Divider: 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 33 1/2"
Drawers for FJ Cruiser:
2-Bottoms: 3/4" x 13 3/4" x 25"
4-Sides: 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 25 1/2"
2-Backs: 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 13 3/4"
2- Fronts: 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 16 3/8"
Drawers for 5th Gen 4Runner:
2-Bottoms: 3/4" x 17 3/4" x 32 1/2"
4-Sides: 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 33"
2-Backs: 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 17 3/4"
2-Fronts: 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 20 3/8"
List of materials:
Wood: Quantity varies according to vehicle size requirements.
1- 1/2" x 4' x 8' Premium Sanded Plywood, Lowe's
1- 3/4" x 4' x 8' Premium Sanded Plywood, Lowe's
Hardware;
4- Drawer Slides, 24", zoro.com, #33GN83 (Longer for 4R)
2- Drawer Latch, zoro.com, #3VUR5, non-locking
2- Latch Strike, Lowe's, #53652
4- Corner Braces, Lowe's, 3", #809450
4- Turnbuckles, Lowe's, 5/16" x 9", #22241
4- U-Bolts, Lowe's, 2.5-in W x 0.75-in L x 1/4-in Dia, #22249, (cut down to size.)
Screws/Bolts/Nuts:
#6 x 1 1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws (Quantity depends on size of vehicle.)
36- #10-24 x 5/8" Flat Head Machine Screws with Nuts, Lowe's: (Sliders to Case & Drawer Sides.)
14- #10-24 x 3/4" Round Head Machine Screws with Nuts, Lowe's: (Sliders to Center Divider & Latch)
4- #8 x 1/2" Wood Screws, Lowe's; (Strike Plate.)
8- 1/4"-20 x 3/4" & 8- 1/4"-20 x 1" Flat Head Machine Bolts with Nuts, Lowe's: (Corner Brace.)
Don't forget the wood glue and Loctite. And steal a bar of soap out of the bathroom.
Quick Links:
Measuring Cargo Area: 1:28
Materials Used: 2:07
Cutting The Panels: 3:07
Installing Drawer Slides: 6:01
Putting The Case Together: 12:52
Corner Support Brackets: 19:56
Building The Drawers: 21:59
Drawer Fronts: 23:43
Drawer Slides Part 2: 28:08
Latches: 30:00
Anchor Points: 32:56
Latch Strike Plate: 34:36
Final Assembly: 38:01
Finish: 40:56