Tool box mounting question
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Tool box mounting question
Does anybody know of a good way to secure a toolbox on my truck without drilling holes or using bungee cords?
I want a secure way to fasten it down, but I really really do not want to drill holes into the bed.
Does anyone have a recommendation or am I just going to have to bite the bullet and grab my drill?
I want a secure way to fasten it down, but I really really do not want to drill holes into the bed.
Does anyone have a recommendation or am I just going to have to bite the bullet and grab my drill?
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Use J-hooks for mounting your toolbox to your truck. Some toolbox manufacturers are providing them with their installation kit.
Basically this is a threaded rod with a hook on the end. The hook catches the underside of your truck's bed rail. This system works well.
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Basically this is a threaded rod with a hook on the end. The hook catches the underside of your truck's bed rail. This system works well.
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How long would those hooks have to be, and where would you buy them, or did you just make them yourself from some threaded rod? What diameter?
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they had them at Autozone the last time I looked.
the are litterally the shape of a J. about 4-6" long on the straight section (with threads), and the curved part is covered with plastic/rubber.
the are litterally the shape of a J. about 4-6" long on the straight section (with threads), and the curved part is covered with plastic/rubber.
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I'll take a look at the parts stores up here.
I need to keep the tie-downs free as the tent I have uses the tie-downs for support.
I need to keep the tie-downs free as the tent I have uses the tie-downs for support.
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Much obliged, Tylus. That might be a better way to fasten the box, you could certainly torque the nuts tighter without worrying about bending up the bed rail.
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i drilled the plastic cover on the rail right in one of the little slots on the metal rail so i wouldnt hit the bed. Then i used a bolt and nut with a large washer that caught the metal of the bed and held it in place.
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1 yr later I had to get the bed resprayed on both sides. the hole had started to rust and the paint began peeling for about 12" on either side of it.
those "J" hooks are the best thing since sliced bread for a toolbox install
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just don't do what I did with one of my old F-150's. I just drilled straight through the bed. didn't install a cushion between the toolbox and the bed either.
1 yr later I had to get the bed resprayed on both sides. the hole had started to rust and the paint began peeling for about 12" on either side of it.
those "J" hooks are the best thing since sliced bread for a toolbox install
1 yr later I had to get the bed resprayed on both sides. the hole had started to rust and the paint began peeling for about 12" on either side of it.
those "J" hooks are the best thing since sliced bread for a toolbox install
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yep, and I set the tool box on a 3/8 X 4" neopream (sp) rubber gasket to keep it off the rail I had the box off the truck last week and it shows no sign of ever being there. DON'T DRILL YOUR TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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