Looking for homemade cargo management system ideas

Kodiakbear

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I have been kicking around the idea of making my own CMS. My original idea is a 4 legged frame built from square tubing, either 3/4" or 1" and would sit on the cargo mat. On top of the frame would be a split folding shelf where the back half could fold onto the front half for access to underneath. I don't need a pull out work surface like the Ford system.
The entire contraption would have to be easily removed for spare tire access.
I haven't had good luck finding a reasonably priced square tubing system that includes 3 way connectors, end caps, etc.
The shelf would probably be made of plywood with a non-slip rubber or plastic surface glued on.
Let's hear your ideas, maybe we can get something going!
Joe in NH
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I have been kicking around the idea of making my own CMS. My original idea is a 4 legged frame built from square tubing, either 3/4" or 1" and would sit on the cargo mat. On top of the frame would be a split folding shelf where the back half could fold onto the front half for access to underneath. I don't need a pull out work surface like the Ford system.
The entire contraption would have to be easily removed for spare tire access.
I haven't had good luck finding a reasonably priced square tubing system that includes 3 way connectors, end caps, etc.
The shelf would probably be made of plywood with a non-slip rubber or plastic surface glued on.
Let's hear your ideas, maybe we can get something going!
Joe in NH
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Yours sounds way stronger than the Ford solution. The CMS is rated for, what, 100 lbs? I bet if you got adventurous with a small angle iron or aluminum piece and a handful of pop rivits, you could attach a rail back there to the sidewall and pillar. Then you can make a fabric hinge for a sheet of split MDF and cover it.
 

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I was looking on Amazon and saw a ton of ideas that could be easily worked from some shelf/cargo systems for Jeeps. The second one could be a rear seat backside option.

Hooke Road Foldaway Cargo Cover Storage Basket Rack Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK 4-Door Hardtop 2015 2016 2017 2018 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KTV7S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VD529FX9696ATSMF6CCJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Voodonala for Jeep Tailgate Tool Kit Storage Bag Organizer Racks for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU 2018-2019 JL JLU, Canvas, 3PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085NJP9R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AHWS8DJBBF3HSM1ZS114?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 

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Have you thought about going to your local salvage yard and getting a shade an clips from a junked Escape and then trying to incorporate that system to the Bronco Somehow ???
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