Please post what you find that works. My 1997 Tahoe came with an OEM box which was where I stored my tow strap and jumper cables. I’ve been looking for a similar box for my 2019 Z71 Tahoe but haven’t yet found one that’s a good fitt.
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Please post what you find that works. My 1997 Tahoe came with an OEM box which was where I stored my tow strap and jumper cables. I’ve been looking for a similar box for my 2019 Z71 Tahoe but haven’t yet found one that’s a good fitt.
So is mine but mounted to the rad support so with it there and the hoses running out of it makes a nice little nook to keep a spare gallon of washer fluid sitting there.
is that what you guys are calling moonshine these days!
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Commenting to follow thread. Advance Auto Parts had a battery box that fit that spot nicely but the body support crossbar thing made it too tight to fit and wouldn't allow the box lid to be removed without removing that support bar, eliminating the convenience of the whole idea. The ammo boxes seem cool, too, but too small for long jumper cables.
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Mmmmm, apple pie moonshine....
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Antifreeze for people.
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George B
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This is harder than I thought it would be. Finding something that utilizes that space properly is proving to be very difficult.
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George B
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What is the consensus about being weather tight? On one hand it is nice if it stays dry but we all know thats not realistic. If a “weather” tight box gets wet inside we all know it won’t dry out. Maybe a battery box will work....
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...190-bb235s/6410235-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=6410235-P
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...190-bb235s/6410235-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=6410235-P
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ammo can and its waterproof as long as the seal is good. The only other issue would be rust if its not secured and gets deep scratches easy fix though.
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George B
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I have been looking for just this. What size is that can?
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not my pic its what ive been wanting to do just havent yet haha, it looks to be a 50 cal M2a1/a2
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George B
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Well, you nailed it! It’s an M1a2 can. By the dims I find thats about all that will fit short of making a custom box. I found several sellers online and will be ordering one up.
also look for the 'fat 50' ammo cans
& swag offroad has a unique can mount, that could give someone creative ideas on best way to mount it
fat50 - PA108= 11.875 x 6.75 x 8.175 = 655.28 cubic inches
M2A1 (common .50 ammo can) = 11 x 5.563 x 6.75 = 413.05 ci
& swag offroad has a unique can mount, that could give someone creative ideas on best way to mount it
fat50 - PA108= 11.875 x 6.75 x 8.175 = 655.28 cubic inches
M2A1 (common .50 ammo can) = 11 x 5.563 x 6.75 = 413.05 ci
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Yeah i have a few of those cans. Haha
I think we all do.....lol
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George B
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I actually test fit a fat 50. It is just a hair too big. It doesn’t sit flat in the tray and interferes with the pcm mount. If I would raise it up it interferes with the washer fluid neck and it is hard to get past the upper radiator hose. If it wasn’t for that corner support rod it might be ok but its tight.also look for the 'fat 50' ammo cans
& swag offroad has a unique can mount, that could give someone creative ideas on best way to mount it
fat50 - PA108= 11.875 x 6.75 x 8.175 = 655.28 cubic inches
M2A1 (common .50 ammo can) = 11 x 5.563 x 6.75 = 413.05 ci
