GruntStyle

my project: the toolbox, i am a tool freak and i know we all like to modify our rides, and we do not always have the tools we need at that time we need them, so my project is to make a mobile toolbox out of a scion xb. i will convert the back of the trunkspace floor into a usable space to put tools, but i need your help, besides all the normal tools I.E.- ratchets, screwdrivers,hammers,ect... What do you all find your self needing the most, when you do not have it. Or what tool would you like to see put in, please only serious tools, i cannot put a jackhammer in a scion, please.only tools that can be used on automobiles.

i am also upgrading the exterior and interior, as well as the engine(need extra power for the added weight.)

dinkjs

A floor jack

bBted

air tools!!! put a compressor in the trunk

TheRedBox

What would be the sh*t. ANd then you can switch it for the air bags as well.

GruntStyle

i am not putting air bags on it, but the aircompressor is a good idea, not to many people can ask for a impact wrench and have someone say i got one in the car! the floor jack is a good idea too, any more ideas

FLXB

put a wire rack for all gauges of wire mostley 10 to 4 ga (car audio) and some primary wire (12 to 20ga ) for radios need some bins for wire connectors and screws

hat rack :D

really maby a gun rack :D

think you can fit a foldable table saw!!!!

you will need a big dc to ac converter to run all hte power items off of


chad

bBted

with air compressor, MOBILE LOWERING SPRINGS INSTALLER baby!

TheRedBox

DUDE all you need is an air compressor.. That will be it..


Unless you have some make a lift come out of the sides....

HotBox

damn trhats a cool idea cant wait to see the finish project

Skywalker

Floor jack is a really good one. Even better would be to find a lightweight one and/or one that sits low enough to get under a stock or semi-lowered xB. Then build a secure custom-fit storage unit in the rear of the xB for the floor jack (if it was professionally made, fits snug, and looks good you could probably sell that to alot of scion owners, not just ones who need to carry toolboxes with them; i would be interested).

GruntStyle

BOTH OF THOSE IDEAS ARE GREAT, I WILL SEE WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT THAT. Sorry about the capslock

GruntStyle

bump

TheRedBox

I'd buy one.

Mr_scion

dremal tool for cutting small thing i know i have needed one b 4

GruntStyle

i like that

GruntStyle

http://newscionparts.com/html/jdmpartsxB.html check out the hard lugauge tray, i think it would be perfect for the regular tools, put some hard foam in there and cut out the tool shapes so they do not move while driving, that way every tool has it's home. what do you think?

dinkjs

What would a mobile tool box be without a Scion Calendar with beautiful women drapped over them heheheee


I think you always need a nice amount of WD-40 and anti seaze

randode

iTrader: (-2)

if you are going to install a compressor, get an angine driven one. This way your battery wont run down, and you will have air on demand!
and you better paint that sucker snap-on red!

sithscripter

If not a compressor then 12VDC and/or 110VAC power outlets with a voltmeter and/or ammeter to help save your poor battery, And a small workbench that folds up into the cargo floor. And maybe a work light built into the rear hatch. And ... and ... :D

GruntStyle

i think a can of wd-40 and carb cleaner would be a good idea, any other items you would like to see? this is not just for me, i have been in clubs and gone to meetings where we end up doing something mechanical and don't have the right tools, so i want it to be when i show up to a meet or show, everyone knows"hey you need a tool, see that guy, he has all the tools you will need!" you know what i am saying?