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Land Cruiser 80 Series: budget drawer and boot layout guide
Building drawers or a sleeping platform in a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series wagon on a budget? Here are the real wagon load area measurements we've got on record, a rough ply cost in NZD and AUD, and some simple layout ideas that work in this vehicle. Measure your own before you cut. Liners, trims and model years all change the numbers.
Wagon load area dimensions
| Floor length, rear seats up | 1010 mm |
|---|---|
| Floor length (alternative source, seat position not stated) | 1606 mm |
| Width between wheel arches | 1119 mm |
| Max floor width | 1499 mm |
| Cargo height | 1070 mm |
| Rear door opening width | 1372 mm |
| Payload | 460 kg |
| Kerb weight | 2210 kg |
Notes from our sources: derived 2670-2210
"Not yet measured" means we haven't found a trustworthy source. We don't guess.
Cheapest ply cost estimate
A basic twin drawer unit sized to this wagon load area would be about 1099 mm wide (arch width minus 20 mm clearance) and 960 mm long, 300 mm tall. That works out to roughly 2 sheets of 12 mm ply for the carcass and drawer boxes, plus 1 sheet of 18 mm (17 mm in AU) for the top.
| Market | Cheapest ply we found | Ply cost |
|---|---|---|
| NZ | Bunnings NZ Tigerply 12mm NZ$57.50/sheet, Bunnings NZ Tigerply 18mm NZ$89.90/sheet | about NZ$205 |
| AU | Bunnings AU CUSTOMply 12mm A$46.00/sheet, Bunnings AU 17mm non-structural (in-store only) A$71.40/sheet | about A$163 |
This is ply only: drawer runners, screws, glue, carpet and hinges are extra. Prices are 2400×1200 non-structural sheets, checked 15 Oct 2026, and shelf prices vary by store. The sheet count includes about 15% for offcuts and mistakes.
Budget layout ideas
- A twin drawer unit that sits between the wheel arches, with a flat ply top you can sleep or stack gear on.
- Use the space beside the drawers, on top of the arches, for jerry cans, a recovery bag or a small battery box.
- Keep heavy gear (water, fridge) low and forward, close to the rear axle, not hanging off the back.
- If you sleep inside, a hinged ply platform over the drawers with a fold-out section over the folded rear seats is the cheapest bed.
Help fill the gaps: measure your rig
Common questions
What size is the Land Cruiser 80 Series wagon load area?
From our sourced data: floor length, rear seats up 1010 mm, 1119 mm between the wheel arches. Always measure your own vehicle before cutting, as tubs, trims and liners vary.
How much does it cost to build DIY drawers for a Land Cruiser 80 Series?
Roughly NZ$205 or A$163 in ply for a basic twin drawer unit (2× 12 mm sheets plus 1× 18/17 mm), using the cheapest non-structural sheets at Bunnings in Oct 2026. Runners and hardware are extra.
Will a standard drawer unit fit in a Land Cruiser 80 Series?
A unit up to about 1099 mm wide fits between the arches with some clearance. Wider units need to sit above arch height.