Thread: Titan Drawers - D4

OK all, I have got my drawers in.
When I started this was the support cross rails on these can be relocated so they are in line with the existing floor anchor points. Back one moved back in existing holes drilled into frame. Front one moved and can use one set of existing holes but do have to drill 4 more holes to line up. What I am then planning on doing is using either a strap or cable / turn buckle to secure, thus allowing easy removal. Biggest issue is access to the spare wheel winder. Others have used a 3/8 ratchet and 22mm socket and can remove one drawer to access by not putting the stop blocks in one drawer, but it looks like the may be the 5 seat version as cannot get through the seats on the 7 seater, will need some more thought. Though I am planning on getting a Riidji rear wheel carrier and removing the wheel from underneath the car and later fitting a long range tank in there. From the Pics below you can see in the first pic the stripped drawer carcass I have relocated the support channel back using existing holes, you can see from the black circle marks where it was. I went the 1000mm x 900mm version as I want to be able to carry 2 camp chairs. By going the larger version it should fit but you lose most of the side wing useable storage but will take it much closer to the back seats and give bigger drawers. You also have to raise the front of the drawer slightly so it does not hit the tailgate when opening. I am putting a 25mm aluminium square tube under the front channel which raises it about 15mm (could get away with 10mm or 20mm tube). Also spacing the front channel by about 10mm. Also I left the rubber mat in place as it helps lift the drawers slightly and protects the rear seats.
I ended up getting a 1/4 inch ratchet, 100mm extension bar 1/4 to 1/2 inch adaptor and 22mm 1/2 socket to lower the spare wheel. Cut a notch out to fit. Then to secure as above relocated the support bars to line up with the D4 anchor points. I was going to use slings I had to secure but did not quite fit how I wanted. I bought 4 x motor bike tie down extensions from Bunnings at about $8 as in one of the pics, 2 x 10mm turn buckles with hook ends and 4 x clip type attachments 2 x 8mm and 2 x 6m. It is secure and seems very stable. Will be easy to remove if I need to use the 7 seats. Still have the wings to sort yet. The tie downs 1 full extension clipped to 8mm hook and tie down point, then to turn buckle other side double tie down to 6mm hook and to turn buckle. First pick is of slot cut for ratchet, I did use a holesway to cut a hole in the mat as keeping the mat in adds some height but also protects the rear seats. Another option I did consider was running a piece of flat bar through the mounts to the anchor point areas, remove the anchor points and bolt down through the bar and anchor point mounts but a bit harder to remove.
Next is to look at making wings, I looked at the Kings Prado wings yesterday but they were way too wide and would require cutting down, so will make my own. Also the Kings wings had poor access for storage under the wings.
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Hi Craig

Nice work and lots of photos too. One thing I would suggest you change is the carabiners in photo 12 to something more substantial like a shackle. I bet those ones you have will break under the slightest strain.

Keep up the good work.