Extra Storage??? What do you think?
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Extra Storage??? What do you think?
Hey I was killing time and came across these. I think it is a good concept however not sure how it would hold up to water? Any thoughts?
Storboards Running Boards with Built In Storage Compartment
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I'd be too worried about the long span (crew cab) getting tweaked as people stand on the step to get in or out, or getting bounced around with weight inside. Once that box frame gets a little twist in it, I'd guess it won't open or close too well.
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I've thought about making a storage compartment on the bed fender, just like the 70's camper specials. Theres quite a bit of dead space. Also thought of having a hatch in the bed with a box where the spare tire goes
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I remember seeing, on the older pickups, factory installed doors. These were in the lower bed, just behind the cab, and had sealed storage in the space between the frame rails and the outside bed body sheet metal. I always thought that was a good idea to recover some lost space and have additional lockable storage space. Somebody smarter than me could probably figure out how to do that on our SDs.
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I remember seeing, on the older pickups, factory installed doors. These were in the lower bed, just behind the cab, and had sealed storage in the space between the frame rails and the outside bed body sheet metal. I always thought that was a good idea to recover some lost space and have additional lockable storage space. Somebody smarter than me could probably figure out how to do that on our SDs.
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