Attaching a tool box
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Attaching a tool box
I tried to search. No help. Trying to mount an in bed toolbox that came out of 2009. What kind of screws is everyone using and where to get them. I know the wrong kind will cause corrosion of the bed. Thanks for the help.
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If you can use bolts you can drill your hole and then seal the bare surface covering the aluminum, you have to prevent metal on metal contact from dissimilar metals. And then you can use a cad plated bolt or other type of fastner. You can always order aviation grade hardware. We use this stuff on airplanes and unless exposed to some type of electrical current or other type of catalyst your pretty safe from corrosion. And by catalyst i mean certain types of cleaners and degreasers will wreck havac on aluminum.
Tuned
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I have the same problem the old tool box don't fit is too wide for the bed.So I raise 3 in the box on 3x3 aluminum square tubing and then I make a SS bracket to bolt on the existing tie down in the back of the box.I don't drill no holes into the bed and the tool box is not moving at all.
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My fuel tank / toolbox combo was 1.5" to wide for the new truck. I had it notched on the back corners so it would still sit flat on the floor. I am now going to use the new box link pockets to secure the tank as opposed to bolting it down.
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You can use steel bolts, just remember to use Zinc chromate primer.
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This is what I used. Going to get a second set just because of how I have it mounted. One set should be good for 99% of people. Holds good from my experience
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Interesting Fountain, I am watching this thread. I have a sweet custom made under cover tool box I am waiting to install. Thinking hardware of some sort to the lockable brackets. For good measure might also do your sopilicone bread, but would have to wait two more months so it can cure properly. I I'll have to dig the toolbox out of the tool shed and see how she fits first......
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Interesting Fountain, I am watching this thread. I have a sweet custom made under cover tool box I am waiting to install. Thinking hardware of some sort to the lockable brackets. For good measure might also do your sopilicone bread, but would have to wait two more months so it can cure properly. I I'll have to dig the toolbox out of the tool shed and see how she fits first......
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Silicone would work. When I was younger I installed granite into homes and that's how those tops are secured with beads of silicone. Once dry it holds great. Also you can use j hooks to hook under the lip of the rails. That's how I installed mine. No drilling and no damage to the truck.
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Interesting Fountain, I am watching this thread. I have a sweet custom made under cover tool box I am waiting to install. Thinking hardware of some sort to the lockable brackets. For good measure might also do your sopilicone bread, but would have to wait two more months so it can cure properly. I I'll have to dig the toolbox out of the tool shed and see how she fits first......
Mhoefer,
What is sopilicone bread?
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
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Yes I have done that
Since my tool box is to wide anyways
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