Milwaukee Packout - DIY Hack for Bedrails

[NotInStock]

I loved my underseat storage. But with 2 car seats in the back I won't be able to access it for quite some time

LOL... Same boat here... I have my 4 (almost 5) yr old daughter and 7 yr old sons car seat in the back so my underseat storage is basically no good. I have actually for that been trying to find a more secure (steel/aluminum) replacement underseat storage that might have drawers that slide out or maybe just front access without lifting the seat. Anyone know anything that fits that description?? Please Link

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[NotInStock]

But can't you put other stuff in their packout system - other than Milwaukee?
or is that illegal or blasphemous?

I'd like a way to stash hitch pins, snatch blocks, other odds and ends without taking up all of my under-seat space. But that stuff is heavy and hit a good bump and it's going to be a hammer and bust stuff.

Yeah.... Anyone have any experience with the others?? IE, dewalts, Harbor Freight, etc...?? Seems every power tool company has a "packout" system, which one would be the strongest?? Especially mounted sideways like this. Would love if the HB one is strongest as it is probably the cheapest.

 

[mx5red]

Here's another great idea for a packout box....DIY trail mig

Wow, I’m gonna need some explanation of what’s going on here

 

[Gvellas]

Wow, I’m gonna need some explanation of what’s going on here

Its just a DIY trail mig (flux core) welder. They are easy to make, this one just happens to be in a packout box. https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/how-to-make-a-trail-mig-flux-core-welder.1096579/

 

[AstroZombie]

Hey guys. Wanted to share a little hack I figured out. This is a much more inexpensive way to mount packouts in the bed versus some of the other offerings on the market right now. Sorry for video length, could have been shorter but I tried to be thorough. Video link below. Less than $60 total and you've got the whole setup, packout box and all.



Parts list is:
(1) smaller packout box of your choosing
(1) packout mounting plate
(2) Teraflex t-slot nuts
(2) Grade 8 M12 x 1-1/2" (fine thread) bolts
(2) 12mm washers
(1) Grade 8 1/4"x20 - 1" bolt
(1) 1/4" grade 8 washer
(1) 1/4" grade 8 nut
(1) rubber stopper (hard to find hardware section of Lowe's)

It's simple, but dang I like it!
Let me know y'all's thoughts!

badass tutorial!!

 

[Solar Sparky]

But can't you put other stuff in their packout system - other than Milwaukee?
or is that illegal or blasphemous?

I'd like a way to stash hitch pins, snatch blocks, other odds and ends without taking up all of my under-seat space. But that stuff is heavy and hit a good bump and it's going to be a hammer and bust stuff.

Blasphemy I tell you!
I love my Milwaukee tools and gear

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Blasphemy I tell you!
I love my Milwaukee tools and gear

my impact is Milwaukee, but it's so heavy, one bump and I'm afraid it would bust out of anything plastic.
The other stuff - hodge-podge of things like pins and straps and clevis and shackles and whatever. Heavy stuff.
But that impact - you'd better have strong wrists if using it under your Jeep.

 

[NotInStock]

my impact is Milwaukee, but it's so heavy, one bump and I'm afraid it would bust out of anything plastic.
The other stuff - hodge-podge of things like pins and straps and clevis and shackles and whatever. Heavy stuff.
But that impact - you'd better have strong wrists if using it under your Jeep.

Well I have strong wrists but more of a side effect of marriage....

 

[JDtheJeepGuy]

Well I have strong wrists but more of a side effect of marriage....

I choked when I read this

 

[JDtheJeepGuy]

badass tutorial!!

Thanks!

 

[JDtheJeepGuy]

Yeah.... Anyone have any experience with the others?? IE, dewalts, Harbor Freight, etc...?? Seems every power tool company has a "packout" system, which one would be the strongest?? Especially mounted sideways like this. Would love if the HB one is strongest as it is probably the cheapest.

To me the dewalt stuff is "meh" and I'm a big fan of dewalt tools. The Packout (esp for the money) is pretty dang good. I'm sold on it for sure. Will be keeping my tools dewalt tho

 

[JDtheJeepGuy]

LOL... Same boat here... I have my 4 (almost 5) yr old daughter and 7 yr old sons car seat in the back so my underseat storage is basically no good. I have actually for that been trying to find a more secure (steel/aluminum) replacement underseat storage that might have drawers that slide out or maybe just front access without lifting the seat. Anyone know anything that fits that description?? Please Link

Yeah that would be sick

 

[JDtheJeepGuy]

I know that feeling well. My daughter just grew out of her booster seat and I am FINALLY free of car seats/booster seats! Having easy access to that under seat storage is awesome!
I do have it packed though and I like this idea. I have to ask is it plywood rated? Seriously though, I do carry plywood and am curious if the pack out boxes would get in the way (stick out past the inside of the bed opening at the tailgate)?

Good question. these sized Packouts are 3' 9-1/2" apart from box to box. If you just removed the boxes when hauling plywood, the mounts are roughly 4'6" apart. You could also use the more slimline Packout and probably come in with 4' (+) spacing. But as I've got it right now? You'd be pre-ripping everything down before loading it

 

[mx5red]

Its just a DIY trail mig (flux core) welder. They are easy to make, this one just happens to be in a packout box. https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/how-to-make-a-trail-mig-flux-core-welder.1096579/

So you just need two car batteries?

 

[Gvellas]

So you just need two car batteries?

Yup, so on the trail just pop your battery and a buddies, weld up, and carry on. You can buy professional made ones for a lot more money.

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