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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Getting into bed box

I have a 4x4 F-350 and would like to put a crossbed toolbox in it, as I have seen on many others on the road. Question is, if one is not a basketball player (I am only 5'10"), how do you get stuff in and out of the box? I have even seen many boxes lifted an additional 2" when installed on top of a Backrack or Track-Rack rail. Am I missing something, or does one have to climb into the bed to get to their stuff?
I am thinking of making a frame mounted step that would help reach into the box. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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How about wheel to wheel running boards, they will also cut down on piant damage near the wheels
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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How about wheel to wheel running boards, they will also cut down on piant damage near the wheels
Been thinking about that. I already have the factory Lariat boards, though. Seems Ford would have made extended boards an option.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Ah this is how I stay fit,one foot on top of the tire.Two hands on the bed rail,pull yourself up on the tire,then one leg over the bed and your in.LOL !!!!!!!

And I'm over Fifty something.

Rich
 
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