Bed Tool Box???
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Bed Tool Box???
I keep seeing dents with those diamond plate tool boxes and have decided i wana get one to put tools and stuff in.... Want to know who makes ones that will fit our dents and id like to see the size options.
74 F250 8' box
74 F250 8' box
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Just get one for a full size truck, they are universal. They are not make specific. They make them for compact trucks, such as Rangers and make them for full size trucks..There are many different brands and prices. Check Craigslist, I picked one up for $50.
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Keep in mind the normal way to mount/attach it is to drill holes in the top of you bed, and bolt it down, and we all know how you will feel about that. Like Hell NO, lol.
They sale a "clamp kit" that attaches to the box and the underside of the bed edge. Kind of chincy, but works.
For a little more secure mounting, put two pieces of short all thread or bolts thru the front edge of the bed and into the box. Those holes are not as bad IMO.
Also remember to get some anti chaff material (rubber strips) so your paint does not get all worn. Check out the no skid/slip pattern strips in the trailer section at Walmart ect..., works great and self adhesive.
They sale a "clamp kit" that attaches to the box and the underside of the bed edge. Kind of chincy, but works.
For a little more secure mounting, put two pieces of short all thread or bolts thru the front edge of the bed and into the box. Those holes are not as bad IMO.
Also remember to get some anti chaff material (rubber strips) so your paint does not get all worn. Check out the no skid/slip pattern strips in the trailer section at Walmart ect..., works great and self adhesive.
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I just used 2 J-hooks to mount mine. I didn't have to drill into the bed and it wont move. The only problem is they might bend the metal on the edge of the top bed rails, but it's pretty minor. It's also easy to get the box in and out, which is nice when i need the extra bed space.
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I use some eyelets and some tractor pins to hold mine in on the front. I can quick release my box and have it ready to take our once I get all the BS unloaded outa it.
And HM brackets on the sided mounted on the underside. So no holes thru the top of the bed side.
TYI look for a low profile or flush mount box, cause that extra 3" high will cause you loose some of eye on the goose neck ball view, especially on a ext-cab.
I am have used a inside the bed almost to the top of the bed, but completely setting on the floor, also in a diamond tread pattern and kinda outa sight.
And HM brackets on the sided mounted on the underside. So no holes thru the top of the bed side.
TYI look for a low profile or flush mount box, cause that extra 3" high will cause you loose some of eye on the goose neck ball view, especially on a ext-cab.
I am have used a inside the bed almost to the top of the bed, but completely setting on the floor, also in a diamond tread pattern and kinda outa sight.
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heres a picture of mine. delta low profile
i found it on craigslist for like a 100 bucks WITH a working key haha
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