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There are many.
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Harbor Freight carries a bunch. I own this set: https://www.harborfreight.com/nylon-pry-bar-installer-kit-4-pc-63594.html
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I use all those spaces that MrMuddy showed, depending on the trip needs.
Have found the easiest way to remove the cupholders is to take the top "catchall bin/tray" (not sure of name) out and reach arm in and under cup holder and just push up from underneath and it just pops out effortlessly.
That "catchall bin/tray" … have found an issue with removal/installation of that that's annoying. Its easy when its warm out but when the temp gets below 32 or so … the plastic becomes very hard and its a bear to get out or put in. The plastic built in retaining clips are so solid they aren't compliant at all and uncooperative. More likely to break off also (only when frozen).
I took MrMuddy's idea to store stuff in the rear "tire jack area" to the next level. Gutted it and built a tool box, storage compartment. It's in conjunction with the mods to the whole back section (removed seats etc) so YMMV. That's a pretty handy emergency supply area.
There is a massive amount of wasted space behind the 3rd row with the contraption Ford made for that area. Rip it out and make something to use the space! Some smart entrepreneur (or WeatherTech) could make an aftermarket unit for that area (tool box etc)
I'll make a beautiful custom one from Mahogany for a few hundred $$$$ … LOL
hand cut dovetail joints for an upcharge
I use all those spaces that MrMuddy showed, depending on the trip needs.
Have found the easiest way to remove the cupholders is to take the top "catchall bin/tray" (not sure of name) out and reach arm in and under cup holder and just push up from underneath and it just pops out effortlessly.
That "catchall bin/tray" … have found an issue with removal/installation of that that's annoying. Its easy when its warm out but when the temp gets below 32 or so … the plastic becomes very hard and its a bear to get out or put in. The plastic built in retaining clips are so solid they aren't compliant at all and uncooperative. More likely to break off also (only when frozen).
I took MrMuddy's idea to store stuff in the rear "tire jack area" to the next level. Gutted it and built a tool box, storage compartment. It's in conjunction with the mods to the whole back section (removed seats etc) so YMMV. That's a pretty handy emergency supply area.
There is a massive amount of wasted space behind the 3rd row with the contraption Ford made for that area. Rip it out and make something to use the space! Some smart entrepreneur (or WeatherTech) could make an aftermarket unit for that area (tool box etc)
I'll make a beautiful custom one from Mahogany for a few hundred $$$$ … LOL
hand cut dovetail joints for an upcharge
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Tucson Don
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Perfect. That will make me feel better prying those panels open.
(double take on your photo. NICE!!)
Expy_Tac
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Wait, so there’s that much space under the jack storage if you take the plastic compartment out? Or is there just a ton of space back there on the EL? Has anyone done that type of toolbox conversion on the standard length Expy? If so, any pics of the process?
I’m with you mossback; I’m really surprised at the lack of tiedowns.
Not "that much" reclaimable space in jack storage area … some. The EL has that 18" or so in front of that where the contraption resides that's the major opportunity. One thing you can do (on EL or non-EL) is build up a front & back wall to make it deeper, creating more enclosed storage area, where I have all those supplies. The extra 2 or so inches of depth is quite useful. Of course, I extended the concept all the way up to the drivers seat so I get about 15 cubic feet of enclosed storage area. Tradeoff vs seats, which I don't need. Of course you don't have to go that far.
Not "that much" reclaimable space in jack storage area … some. The EL has that 18" or so in front of that where the contraption resides that's the major opportunity. One thing you can do (on EL or non-EL) is build up a front & back wall (and cover) to make it deeper, creating more enclosed storage area, where I have all those supplies. The extra 2 or so inches of depth is quite useful. Of course, I extended the concept all the way up to the drivers seat so I get about 15 cubic feet of enclosed storage area. Tradeoff vs seats, which I don't need. You don't have to go that far. Removing all those seats bought me another crapload of cubic feet and lightens the load by quite a few pounds.
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I think they don't have cargo tie downs because of the litigious world we live in. If they put that in there, they be liable in an accident if/when things happened. Just a guess.
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Expy_Tac
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@MrSticker Thanks for the pic. That is a ton of storage you have there! I need the seats but definitely looks like something useful for me behind the third row.
Yes.
They call it "vinyl prybar", buy a set for $10-20ish...you'll find yourself using them for all sorts of stuff you USED to mar up with a screwdriver or break before you knew better
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