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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-03-2024, 07:09 PM
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Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
Given that I did this 6 years ago, I don't...

Given that I did this 6 years ago, I don't remember. I could have the wife look for the transactions if it is still on our computer. Basically the costs were the box itself, getting it powder coated...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
At the time I was in the planning phase I looked...

At the time I was in the planning phase I looked at a lot of these and just could not find one the right size, especially depth wise. Most have full width doors and installing the tail/brake lights...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-19-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
The pieces going into the receivers are 2" x 2"...

The pieces going into the receivers are 2" x 2" so they fit well inside and the cross pieces are 1 1/2" x 2". No idea what the thickness is, I just told the guy fabricating to make it as light as...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-07-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
It is holding up great. I finally took it off and...

It is holding up great. I finally took it off and painted the frame and bumper with POR-15 and just reinstalled it yesterday.

The base frame is steel. I just weighed it and it is 45 lbs. Last year...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-01-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
As you saw reading the thread, it is about the...

As you saw reading the thread, it is about the cargo box I built. I mentioned bikes, as most people take them for cruising around on and was an important part of my build.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-01-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
I looked at one of those but quickly ruled it...

I looked at one of those but quickly ruled it out. Where would the bikes go?
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-31-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
They are holding out just great, and it is used...

They are holding out just great, and it is used all the time. Not really sure I would change much, it works so well for us.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-17-2021, 04:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
Having two receivers welded to the frame waa...

Having two receivers welded to the frame waa cheap, easy and added huge strength. I never even used the factory one for my cargo box build.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-25-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
I had thought of that, but for myself I did not...

I had thought of that, but for myself I did not want it visible like that. To me, though necessary, I really don't like the spare tire out in the open. I am weird that way. :)

The cargo box is...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-04-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
Sorry, I had missed this while away on a trip. ...

Sorry, I had missed this while away on a trip.

I have attached the drawing I did up. I sent it in to my welder then followed up to go over details to ensure we were on the same page with...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-07-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
I had considered this cargo box too, fairly light...

I had considered this cargo box too, fairly light and tough being fibreglass. I did not like their bike rack though, or the fact it used a single receiver nor do I have need for it to swing out. The...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-07-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
Not yet, but I do plan to...... sometime. :) ...

Not yet, but I do plan to...... sometime. :)


Well, come on over. :)
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-07-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
Anyway, here are some photos the finished...

Anyway, here are some photos the finished product, taken on the Arizona desert shorty after sunset. I will get some better ones and add them later, these are a bit grainy due to high ISO in low...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-07-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
Another thing I decided to do to keep the weight...

Another thing I decided to do to keep the weight forward was to mount the box on top of the rear bumper, and flush with the front of it. This put the rear of the box only 20" behind the bumper, way...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-07-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,254
Posted By Jim Bennett
5.0TA Cargo Box

While the 5.0TA has quite a bit of storage space inside, of which I maximized that as much as I could, I found we lacked storage for a few larger items we wanted to take along, especially on longer...
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