I was not planning on getting a toolbox for my bed, but I just got an add for a local place and they are going to have an aluminium single lid treadplate toolbox on sale for like $100.00. Is this that good of a deal??? Any pro's or con's of going with the DEE ZEE or a toolbox in general??

Thanks,

 

I paid $189 for that same box back in November.
Only down side is the 4 holes you have to drill in your top rail to mount it, and it's a PITA to keep shinny new looking.

 

Hey guys,

I'm new to the group. I've been lurking awhile, and haven't had anything to add until now. If any of you guys (or gals ) want a tool box, but don't want to drill holes in your bed rails, fear not! Go to your local hardware store and buy 4 5/16" "J" hooks. They will go through the holes already in the box and hook under the lip of the bed rails. I've done it on my last two trucks and it leaves no scars.Also dont use the sticky foam strip that comes with the box. Instead use a strip of rubber belting or thick rubber gasket material.


Good luck all!


Always Be Happy,
Never Be Satisfied!!

 

>Hey guys,
>
> I'm new to the group. I've been lurking awhile, and haven't
>had anything to add until now. If any of you guys (or
>gals ) want a tool box, but don't want to drill holes
>in your bed rails, fear not! Go to your local hardware store
>and buy 4 5/16" "J" hooks. They will go through the holes
>already in the box and hook under the lip of the bed rails.
>I've done it on my last two trucks and it leaves no
>scars.Also dont use the sticky foam strip that comes with
>the box. Instead use a strip of rubber belting or thick
>rubber gasket material.
>
>Good luck all!
>
>
>Always Be Happy,
>Never Be Satisfied!!

Man thats a cool idea sure does beat drilling those holes.hats why i like this web site so much because of the ideas pople have and share in here.Oh and by the way welcome to FTE take care and happy travels

 

If it is a true dee zee brand box it comes with the j hooks and you have to drill the hole it goes through. I have done this with more than 10 trucks and it has never failed. If you choose to use the foam strips that come with the dee zee box stick them to to the underside of the lip on the box and not to your truck.

Never had a problem with Dee Zee and I can't say enough about them.

 

Make sure you get the box for the Super Duty Ford. They aren't one size fits all. Fords beds are wider than cheby's and dodge's


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