I have a long bed and need some space. My tool box on my truck can get packed. I was debating on buying a 50 gallon tote that was lockable, but felt it would be in the way. I was also debating about building a trunk out of wood, but again feel like it would be in my way.

I am thinking about making an ammo box as a tool box. Down to where the lid opens and lays on the truck bed and have sliding drawers like the wheel well tool boxes do.

All I want is to store wrenches, sockets, recovery strap, etc.

I may can reorganize my big tool box and keep most of my stuff secured.

Anyone have any suggestions or what do you do?

 

ARE DCU is like one big tool box.

 

The issue with that is that I have a fifth wheel hitch in my truck.

 

The other day I was taking leaves and while looking at my truck I WISH Ford would put the bed box back on the passenger side like the late 70's trucks had. I had a 78 and 79 with them and I LOVED IT! I stored straps or chains, oil whatever I needed to be on the truck and locked away.

started to figure out how much welding, cutting, paint and body work and it seems over the top to chop up a bed side. Weld up a box then add a hinge. Design a door with gakey and locking latch....

 

 

I have been debating about building some wheel well boxes with some 1/4" steel and getting one of the wheel well boxes with drawers for hand tools.

but then I am still debating about a hard plastic storage bin...

 

Thank you both for your help!