Isuzu MU-X Custom Rear Drawer System - How I Built My 4X4 Drawer Setup

[@LowRangeNick]

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[@graemeskewes5071]

Nick, you’ve done a great job with your setup. I’m keen t do a very similar setup to my new acquired MY17 Mu-x. Are you able to share the dimensions of the base, drawer & fridge space?

[@scottd2498]

Awesome - great vid. Im about to get my hands on an MUX so will definitely be using your video here for my custom setup. Cheers

[@richardjohnson-uh7it]

Nice job. Keep it simple that will serve you well. I've had a set of Titan draws that have done 250k and still working.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

NIce job nick did a similar video last year. always changing it.

[@tonywilkinson8041]

Thanks for sharing ! I have finally got my a into g and done the false floor for my old 2014 Mighty MUX. You saved me a fair bit of time. 👌👌

[@davidleonard930]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video!

[@steve_ohhhhhhh]

Very cool mate. I know who I'm calling when I want this set up for mine 👍👍

[@kingalmiller73]

Great work mate. Some good ideas for my XTrail fit-out. Cheers

[@Mr5150Sarge]

I love it. I want to do something similar on my old US Isuzu Trooper. You have a lot of great ideas and a new subscriber.

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Barry! It is great having the storage in the back. 😀

[@kevinsawyer9627]

Great job Nick. I've watched it three times now so I get it right. I'll make pretty much the exact same but I want to keep my factory cargo barrier in place too. Probably means I'll need to chock it up off the base platform about 150mm or so. Just hope it leaves enough room for my 140Ah Giant battery...

[@tonydawnwright346]

Great job Nick, professional job, you made it look so easy.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot! Was alot of work but saved alot of money by making it myself, and was good to make something different 😁

[@strayabungie1181]

GREAT video mate all the idea can't to wait me Isuzu MU-X

[@realvolvofreak]

Very nice videos Nick. It is a bit shame that your channel have so little views. Of course people are more obsessed with watching Kardashjans or unboxing new nail polish videos. :( Hope this changes soon and fast. You deserve more with those great tips and installation instructions. All the best to you.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot mate! I really appreciate it :)

[@NickDV007]

Nice one Nick, a real professional job 👍👍👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers! : D

[@kwyjistojibo]

Loved the video mate, good work!

[@DonsShed]

what a great setup and fantastic job you did to make them :) Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot Don! 😊

[@kandtay90]

Aww you guys are so cute. Your high five and kiss at that end was so cute. Great work nick! Maybe your third trade should be carpenter?

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Kristie ! I donno if I could do another trade haha! But its good fun mucking around 😊

[@kevindaniel6854]

Isuzu life bro 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good job Nick!! They look great mate. Well done. Cheers Steve

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot Steve! Looking forward to giving them a good test over the Chrissy holidays 😁

[@wombatone5577]

A top notch job Nick!

[@delboyinoz1]

Nice video mate, we’ll done. 🍻

[@JCTHEKEEWEE]

Just found your channel. Love it mate. Keep the content coming.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot :)

[@bluefunkenator]

Cool. DIY is great when it comes off as you planned. I did a similar set up for my grand vitara - I had to though as none of the shop stuff fits (only had around 600mm depth to play with, everything is longer), so draws, fridge slide all custom.. Yours looks a lot neater and I was kinda relieved to see you strap yours down as well. I did that too and I've wondered ever since if it was a crap idea. Because space is limited in the GV, I also made use of the void under the shelf (like you had to raise the platform up to the level of the lip) I stick spares (air filter, belts) under there, i can access it by moving the rear seat forward, which is fine when you actually need the spares to dig them out - only had to once so far to switch air filters after eating too much bulldust. Look forward to seeing more mods.

[@LowRangeNick]

Sounds like a great setup! Its definitely nice being able to organise your gear and being able to access it easily. 😁

[@wallycoochie3662]

Hogans here's

[@sweefu2]

Great work man, such a neat setup!! Well done

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot! 😊

[@chicbarn]

Looks great. Well done.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot Travis!

[@cheycruse8135]

Love the content mate keep them build videos coming mate 👌👌

[@neshculi]

Very nice mate. Legend.

[@allanmumby]

Hi Nick, great job, its a shame you didn't make some patterns of the floor for simple guys like me, then you could post them out and make a bit of cash for your effort, If you ever decide that you will, hint hint, i wouldn't mind paying for one, i'm not bad as a handyman but lousy with measurements. thanks mate

[@benjaminturner54]

allan mumby get some cardboard mate and make a stencil

[@bitpri05]

Good work sir

[@krissmason5467]

Brilliant.

[@kristiansorensen1456]

I love your work. You've inspired me to install drawers in my mu-x. Could you please tell me what size the piece of ply wood you got before you cut it down to size?

[@campingmates]

Love this Dude !!!

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Hey Nick, great install! How’s the rear drawer system fairing after the install, is there anything you would change up have you done any changes since? 🤙🏽

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi there! It's going great, I have modified it again though to suit my needs now with 2 kids I wanted a flat boot area so I am now running a 30l brass monkey drawer fridge next to the titan drawer. You can see pics on my instagram page.

[@angusoconnor7885]

Great video video very informative 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Angus!

[@xplore.with.mike-Z]

Great video!! Keep it up!

[@3aw77]

Great video nick , Thank u

[@NXAussie500]

Nick, great job and i would love to do the same but in NSW it is illegal to remove 3rd row seats unless engineered and re certified as it changes the seating compliance. Not sure about Qld or other states.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot! It gives you alot more space with the seats out. You can always build a system over the seats if your worried about legalities. I know drifta make them to tie down over the top of the 3rd row. They just sit up a little higher. 😊👍

[@outdoors5352]

Nice neat setup, good work. What do you think the total weight is? Cheers 🍻

[@kaixing25]

Hi Nick, do you have instruction on how to remove the rear carrier tray? Cheers

[@LowRangeNick]

I believe there is just a few plastic nuts holding it down.

[@joey.a.1]

What a great job!! Are you taking orders, I’d like you to make me one. If not, do you have a blue print for shelving that you’ve made.

[@LowRangeNick]

One off piece unfortunately haha!

[@kman6482]

Hey Nick,can you give me a pic of what you have used and how it looks to the tie downs used to hold down the draw system as it is not seen in the video,cheers.

[@LowRangeNick]

I was using tie down straps but then changed to some stainless turn buckles. If you jump on my facebook page and pm me i can send a pic through. Im not too sure how to do it on youtube? Cheers 😊

[@WendiandGio]

Nice build. I've built several drawer systems, but have never incorporated pre-built drawers like Titans... I think your idea probably works better because you were able to customize, but still have a tried and tru manufacturer. Which drawer slide is that Dunn & Watson, I can't find it on their website - let alone in the US.

[@LowRangeNick]

It's a dunn and Watson. You may be able to find it on eBay 😊

[@peterdixon9287]

Hi Nick, thanks for all the video & tips 👍 did you make available the measurements of raised floor ? Cheers again ☘️

[@vanllinx]

Finally got round to doing this (kinda). Do the drawers bolt into the ply and the 4x2 underneath, or just the ply? If just the ply then the only things securing your fridge and drawer is the swivel hooks to the anchor points? (i.e the false floor is floating)

[@LowRangeNick]

Correct

[@rodneywright3370]

Good job. 👍

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Nice job Nick. I wonder if there is a way of getting to and using the space under the false floor? There is a lot of space and low down. Possibly good for water?

[@LowRangeNick]

If you could get a really narrow custom tank made it could be useful but it could only be like 35mm tall so not really that much space. I dont think ill end up doing anything underneath as the space is too small really. If you built it to sit higher it could be useful though 😀

[@lee-annehagan7653]

Im going to try do 🙂,one question we dont remove seat belts ?

[@aravindmadhav2619]

awesome mate, love and cheers from india

[@michaellong8012]

Hi Nick . Can you post photos or explained how you secured false floor to vehicle. I see you used d rings but do you then use turnbuckles or ratchet straps to hold it down?

[@LowRangeNick]

I used tie down straps until I got some turn buckles.

[@wilstjames3111]

thumbs up fr PH Mux.

[@aimcdoug]

Hi Nick, great video and channel. Can you tell me where you got the D-Rings for the floor from and what brand they were? I ransacked the local Bunning's and couldn't find anything to match the factory seat bolt.

[@LowRangeNick]

I ended up getting them from bcf, they were in a Dometic fridge tie down kit.

[@bradtompsett452]

Hey mate,,,loving your content...it's really helping me build my mux..so thanks... Also just wondering where you got your fridge slide with pull out table from...love to get one for mine..

[@Voltsify]

Great job! Subbed.

[@LowRangeNick]

Awesome ! Cheers man 😁

[@timwilde4200]

If you took out the second row of seats in an MU-X, is there enough length there for an adult male to sleep? I know a lot of people put a full-on draw system inside the vehicle and use a tent on top to sleep in, but I've often wondered if you could keep the draw system low enough, at least on one side if you use a cooler/fridge, for a single person to to sleep on top.

[@LowRangeNick]

You sure can!

[@springb0ks]

Does the False Floor bolt down at all? Or does it just sit on top freely>?

[@garrickcole1]

Hi Nick What length titan draws did you fit in with the third row of seats out Cheers Garrick

[@LowRangeNick]

@garrickcole1 Hi Garrick, I used the 900mm long drawers.

[@azrooster602]

good work , look good . where did you get the titan drawer ? thank you .

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks! 😊 The titan drawer came from 4wdsupercentre, it's the 900mm one 👍

[@christophereadon2250]

Hey Nick Are you able to post the dimensions you used for the false floor ??

[@LowRangeNick]

The false floor was 1040x1080mm 🙂

[@iseemoya]

Awesome job. Can you do a video on how to install a mirror dash cam (especially the rear camera)? Thanks.

[@tyik]

Hi Nick, I have a MUX as well. So could I borrow your plan to build the same setup? What is the exact dimension of the board? It appears that the section near the foot end is deeper. Do you need more shim? What is the height from the top of the drawers to the roof once installed? Thank you very much.

[@LowRangeNick]

Ill send you through some detailed dimensions tomorrow 😁

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey T! The dimensions of the false floor/base board are 1050mm wide x 1030mm long and it is 12mm structural ply. It sits on 850mm long x 70mm wide x 45mm deep pine wood planks to raise it to clear the boot plastic trim. The height from the drawer to the roof is 550mm at the back or 670mm in further. The height from the fridge box to the roof is 240mm at the back or in further 360mm. When i say at the back i mean were the headliner dips lower were the rear boot light is. Hope that made sense 😁😁👍👍

[@tyik]

I think the rear of the boot (towards the rear door) is lower. Your platform appears very level. Anyway I will adjust it. I am going to use those battery box to sit behind the fridge. Thank you for your help. Looking forward to your adventures with the MUX.

[@LowRangeNick]

@@tyik yeah it is lower in that section. Thats were i have mounted my secondary battery as well behind the fridge box, it fits perfectly. 😁

[@Bikeing152]

Hi Nick , looking at doing a very similar set up in the back of my MUX, did you need to put longer or do you know if you can put longer gas struts for boot lid to give you more head room ? Any info would be awesome Cheers mate

[@sophhazan9539]

Hi Nick, is it necessary to add the extra board you put down first or do you think I can just fit some drawers once the rear seats are removed without it?

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Soph, you will need to raise the floor in some way to allow the drawers to clear the rear trim.

[@brendanfogarty4388]

Hi Nick just wondering what's the best way to get the holes right when fixing the false floor to existing seat belt holes Cheers Brendan

[@LowRangeNick]

Might need to make up a paper or cardboard template and transfer that onto a piece of ply. Probably the easiest way. 😊

[@brendanfogarty4388]

@@LowRangeNick ok thanks mate 👍

[@gizzmo667]

I know they are 3 grand a set but KONI WOULD BE NICE ANY ADVICE AS WE WILL BE TOWING HEAVY

[@georgesdesk]

Is a mod plate required when removing 3rd row seating

[@ArtOfDavidAmos]

Hey Nick. Can you tell me what the cost of all this was and what weight is it total?

[@LowRangeNick]

Maybe cost $500 and weighs approx 30kg without fridge.

[@michaelranson-smith1503]

Great video, great use of the space, been meaning to do it for while now. What did you use for the 4 tie downs to keep the unit in place?

[@LowRangeNick]

Just 4 tie down metal loops and some metal shade cloth tensioners

[@danielpowell9511]

Did you keep the measurements mate I’m about to do the same ?

[@spag00169]

What did you end up using for tiedowns

[@Portyhouse]

Mate I know this is a LOOONG time ago but what did you use to tie down the eyelets on the drawers with the eyelets on the seat bolts?

[@LowRangeNick]

Metal tie down hooks from bunnings. The ones you use to tighten shade cloth.

[@Portyhouse]

Thanks for the help Nick, unfortunately Isuzu moved the front seat bolts further in, it’s also bolted permanently from the outside in so not an option. It’s all too hard!!

[@gregbrown7247]

Hello Nick Really nice setup mate, am doing the same in my Mux, if you don’t mind, what size turnbuckles did you use?, and are they open ended or did you use wire as well in the tie-down, appreciated 👍

[@alakdan83]

Hey mate, great vid! I’m going to do something similar in my MU-X. Quick question, when you refer to 10mm bolts of different lengths, are you referring to M10 hex bolts?

[@lukewalker7305]

Looks good mate thanks for sharing, did you use ratchet straps to tie it all down ??

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot! I ended up using metal turnbuckle tiedowns. 😀👍

[@xcaptainb2614]

Hi mate, i know you mentioned its a dunn and watson fridge slide but where can you get it from? I cant find the one with the cutting board slide out anywhere on their website and ebay.

[@LowRangeNick]

I found it on eBay. They may have been sold out.

[@jasonwyatt7316]

looks awesome bro; wish those titan draws were available in nz; similar things here cost like $1000 haha. You planning to take the MU on some hardcore tracks eventually like you did with the 80?

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks man! The titan drawers are soo damn cheap! $170 for a single drawer! I'm definitely planning on taking the Mu-x on some tough tracks and pushing it to its limits. My tyres and rims will go on in January so ill be getting out 4wding alot more : D

[@rufflesal]

How you liking the MUX so far? I'm going to purchase one very soon for some outback journeys with the family. Like your channel btw.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot! I love it haha Its just a great all round 4wd and tourer 😁👍

[@andyproto301]

Where can I get that fridge slide with cutting board? Who is the manufacturer?

[@LowRangeNick]

Dunn and Watson sell them, there are also lots of similar ones on eBay 😊

[@brentonmiller6621]

G’day mate whereabouts were all the bolts holding in the rear seats and how did you access them all?

[@LowRangeNick]

There under the seat plastic side trims and the centre plastic trim. You pop them up and you can get to the bolts.

[@lauriejacob103]

Hi Nick, Can you tell me where you got the tie down points for the floor from. Also, did you screw the side boards to the the fridge slide or up through the bottom board? Cheers, Laurie.

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Laurie, i got the tie down points from bcf they were in an Dometic fridge tie down kit. I secured the fridge box to the side of the fridge slide.

[@danieljackson9381]

Hi Nick, This was a great vid. I am wondering what your thoughts would be for a single sided version? I have an additional small person to fit into the third row of my MUX, and was trying to work out the best solution for carrying a bit more gear, whilst keeping it all nice and restrained... if you get my drift?

[@LowRangeNick]

I think a single sided version would work really well. I have seen quite a few people do this with the single TITAN drawer and the XTM single drawer as well in the MU-X. It gives you lots more storage space and keeps everything nice and organised.

[@Adrian-ct7yl]

Great build. I want to do something similar for my Colorado 7. Just one question, how do you undo the spare tyre? If it is the same system as the Colorado 7 you wind it down from inside. But it looks like the base you made covers that area. Is it the same with MU-X? Do you have to take it out to release the spare?

[@LowRangeNick]

It's different to the Colorado 7. The mux you wind down from through the rear bumper.

[@scottmcdonald2616]

Great video, where did you get that carpet from?

[@LowRangeNick]

From bunnings

[@stevew9624]

Hey Nick, nice work mate 👍 I’m thinking of doing the same in mine, just wondering how much space it has created under the new floor with the seats removed? Is there any good useable space?

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Steve, there is a small section under the front of usable space but it is pretty small. Only about 3cm in height underneath. If you wanted to use a bit of storage underneath you may need to raise the base and run the supports the opposite way to mine to give 2 sectioned spots under the drawers. 😀

[@mannyxr400]

Hey Nick, do you think a Cargo Barrier will fit between the cupboards and rear seats ?

[@LowRangeNick]

May be tight. You would be best off getting the cargo barrier installed first and building drawers to suit.

[@allanmumby]

Hi Nick, whats the secret to getting those back seats out, IE the plastic covers over the bolts, i took one off but snapped a piece off, the middle plastic cover im more worried about, can you help please

[@LowRangeNick]

They all have little plastic clips holding them in, if just a matter of pulling one side off and then the other side and they should just pop up. I think the middle is just held on by a few clips so i think you just pop it straight up.

[@allanmumby]

@@LowRangeNick Wow, your on the ball Nick thanks will give it another go, Also did you have to get your vehicle re certified, i cant get a straight answer from anyone, even the road transports dept,

[@LowRangeNick]

@@allanmumby no worries. Na, no need to re-certify unless you want to register it as a 5 seater for cheaper insurance/rego. Other wise the seats can still go back in and the drawers can be taken out so it is a "temporary" install. 😊

[@Froggy543]

nice video, how much did it cost to build?

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Jason. It cost around 700 bucks for all the bits 😊👍

[@vanllinx]

Hi Nick, how did you carry the sheet of plywood? 2.4 x 1.2 from Bunnings is so big. Just strap it to the roof?

[@LowRangeNick]

I got all the pieces pre cut at bunnings to the right sizes so it all fitted in and made assembly easy 😊

[@adambtfiddy9]

Hey nick I’m just doing a similar install in mine now. Just wondering what you used for tie downs? Ratchet strap?

[@LowRangeNick]

I did originally use tie down straps but the drawer system moved a bit. I am now using metal Tie down swivel hooks so you can really crank down on them and tighten them. Now it is really good.

[@AssaultWolf]

Where did you get that fridge slide from?

[@LowRangeNick]

Dunn and Watson

[@lauriejacob103]

Hi Nick, can you tell me the thickness of the ply board please.

[@LowRangeNick]

12mm marine ply 😊

[@davidwalsh59]

Hi Nick, I was a bit uncertain about your tie down method and if it would be strong enough in an emergency situation. I used 3mm x 25 mm flat steel to make up brackets which I attached to the deck and screwed to the existing outer seat mounting holes . I think this is stronger than using the made fridge enclosure ply.

[@LowRangeNick]

I've changed the tie down method to 4 metal turn buckles rated to 400kg.

[@steveb1735]

Hi nick, great video, what size fridge you using ?,. would it fit Dimensions: 510H x 390W x 660L mm which is a Adventure Kings 60L Camping Fridge , cheers :-)

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Steve B! I am using a Waeco cf50. The fridge slide is for a 60 L Fridge so i would think it would fit ok : )

[@niallbaron3872]

Whered you get carpet from?

[@LowRangeNick]

Bunnings, marine carpet.

[@davidsaint5691]

Hi Nick, Great job, and thanks for all your vids on the mux. Just wondering if the standard twin titan drawers with built in fridge slide would fit. (www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/titan-rear-drawer-unit-1070mm.html) Looks like they are 1070 wide and you bottom board is 1050 wide. Plus if they were to somehow fit - I'm assuming there wouldn't be enough room out the back for a battery behind those normal drawers as they are 990 long (which is why I assume you put it behind the fridge slide)?

[@LowRangeNick]

The link didnt work sorry. I think the prado kit works with some modifications.

[@jaredbarton8575]

Hey just wondering what fridge slide that is?

[@LowRangeNick]

It's a dunn and Watson fridge slide.

[@fixer46au1]

What glue did you use for the Carpet?

[@LowRangeNick]

Dunlop brand Artificial grass advehise 😊

[@fixer46au1]

Thanks for the reply.

[@panibe00]

Hey mate I would love to know where you got the marine carpet from because I'm struggling to find a colour to match the titan draws .... help me lol

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Ben! Just from bunnings. Its the Grey marine carpet. Its not a perfect match but its close enough 😊

[@dtomic17]

How do you get to the spare wheel? To drop it?

[@LowRangeNick]

Theres a little cover in the middle of the plastic bumper that you take off and then put the tools through to wind the spare down 😊👍

[@dtomic17]

@@LowRangeNick i got the pajero sport and ours is a socket in the boot floor. Pretty crap. How did you measure the stensil for the false floor so accurately any tips?

[@LowRangeNick]

@@dtomic17 ahh ok. Not the best design if you want rear drawers. I just measured it a few times and worked it out as i went along. 😊👍

[@lethalfishingtv3918]

what’s the dimensions of the wood

[@LowRangeNick]

@@lethalfishingtv3918 1050x1080mm