Slight mod to the Ford OEM swing out tool boxes.

[KnightRanger]

The molle panel was a gift from a friend.
But I have seen similar ones online, (builtright industries, amazon, etc)
I apologize, have not been active on the site lately.
I traded my Ranger recently and went back to a Raptor.
( we love the Ranger, but family needs bigger room and space in the back)

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[Dennis Esler]

Not really a build thread, but thought I share this idea ( to anyone interested).
The Oem swing out tool boxes are great, but not alot of space inside for all the other stuff( shovel, axe, first aid kit, etc).
I used QuickFist clamps, assorted metric nuts and screws and a power drill.
For the fire extinguisher, I used a bike aluminum drink bottle holder and large QF clamp on top(trimmed to fit).
The Molle panel has metal grommets on the backside making it easy to secure with screws.
Anyway, anyone with basic DIY skils can do something similar to this if they want to.

What’s the Ford part number for the passenger side unit?

 

[Rangerguy]

So...200plus miles since adding the tool boxes and mods. So far so good.
The right one weighs at least 30lbs with gear and tools and left one has the ARB setup.
No signs of cracks or issues. Only other thing I did was lube the hinges and locking mechanism.
Went off-roading on sand today, lots of deep ruts soft sand (a good stretch of highway to get there was bumpy to say the least). Anyway, I will update you guys if There’s any long term problems or issues.

thanks for pointing out the Quick Fist clamps. Just ordered a pair on Amazon. Will also be be handy for bungee cord securing light loads to the swing out case like grocery bags.

 

[KnightRanger]

thanks for pointing out the Quick Fist clamps. Just ordered a pair on Amazon. Will also be be handy for bungee cord securing light loads to the swing out case like grocery bags.

No prob. I dont have the Lariat Ranger anymore.
But, when I traded it everything was still working
as it should, with no issues.

 

[Washingtonwarrior]

No prob. I dont have the Lariat Ranger anymore.
But, when I traded it everything was still working
as it should, with no issues.
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where did you wire tap into for the 2 blue and red wires?
Im doing mine in the cabin and I know I am doing the one site that connects to the cigerate lighter , but I don’t know where to attach the low beam light wire to … obviously the low beam wire lol but there are a few wires that come off of that area

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