Tonneau with a toolbox
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Tonneau with a toolbox
Hey y'all,
I'm new here so forgive me for any BBS faux pax's I may commit.
I just bought a 2000 Ranger XLT Supercab 4X4 that came with a Delta toolbox, the kind that mounts on top of the rails. I want a soft tonneau cover and was wondering if anyone's installed one with a toolbox in place. I figure something like an Extang BlackMax that you can unsnap the front part might work but would like to hear what anyone else has done.
BTW, I bought the truck used for $11K. I did some research prior to buying it and it seems the seller shortchanged himself. All the sites I hit for evaluation (edmunds.com, etc.) say it should sell for between $14-16K. The truck is in pristine condition with 29K miles on it. Is there something inherently wrong with the 2000's wherein I just got screwed instead of getting a killer deal?
Thanks and looking forward to getting to know y'all.
TimR
I'm new here so forgive me for any BBS faux pax's I may commit.
I just bought a 2000 Ranger XLT Supercab 4X4 that came with a Delta toolbox, the kind that mounts on top of the rails. I want a soft tonneau cover and was wondering if anyone's installed one with a toolbox in place. I figure something like an Extang BlackMax that you can unsnap the front part might work but would like to hear what anyone else has done.
BTW, I bought the truck used for $11K. I did some research prior to buying it and it seems the seller shortchanged himself. All the sites I hit for evaluation (edmunds.com, etc.) say it should sell for between $14-16K. The truck is in pristine condition with 29K miles on it. Is there something inherently wrong with the 2000's wherein I just got screwed instead of getting a killer deal?
Thanks and looking forward to getting to know y'all.
TimR
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Tonneau with a toolbox
My 92 is a long bed and has a tool box.My father has a 92 short bed with a rail type tonneau cover.well it was getting kinda ragged so he bought a new one.I took his old one and test fit it on my truck only 6 or 7 inches longer(its been awhile) so i cut it off to fit and went down to my local upholstery shop and had a new cover made. works and looks just fine
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Tonneau with a toolbox
Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums. I'm sure you will get some good responces here and if you need some more thoughts you could try some of the misc. forums here.
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Tonneau with a toolbox
i have a 94 with a drop in liner that I also put a truck box in. I am thinking of making a cover out of that high density particle board that white in color. I plan to make it a 2 piece so that I can still carry something in the back if I need to.
My idea is to make a tubular frame that fits in the box/liner held in place by the liner with some holes drilled in it for like door latches, you know the round slide latch. I will use a strong bungee cord to hold the section tight to the top of the liner. The 2 section wil go from the tailgate to midway to the 1st section and it will be held in like wise. The 1st section will mount flush to the front of thetruck box.
This affair will not be weather proof but is more to add some better airflow over the rear and to provide some security for non high security items. I have seen some tailgate latch covers that I would put on the latch assembly. The inner frame is just to give rigidity to the wood cover so it will not sag over time. Right now its just an idea that is on my todo list.
My idea is to make a tubular frame that fits in the box/liner held in place by the liner with some holes drilled in it for like door latches, you know the round slide latch. I will use a strong bungee cord to hold the section tight to the top of the liner. The 2 section wil go from the tailgate to midway to the 1st section and it will be held in like wise. The 1st section will mount flush to the front of thetruck box.
This affair will not be weather proof but is more to add some better airflow over the rear and to provide some security for non high security items. I have seen some tailgate latch covers that I would put on the latch assembly. The inner frame is just to give rigidity to the wood cover so it will not sag over time. Right now its just an idea that is on my todo list.
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Hank,
I've thought about making my own using plywood or particle board but I think the weight would negate the improvements in MPGs gained by the cover. I was thinking of doing what 72Mach did and just cut the pieces that attach to the rails. But not having used a tonneau before I didn't know if that was possible and still have the tonneau function correctly. Another thing I'm concerned about is if the rail pieces can attach to the sprayed-in bedliner that goes over the rails. I don't see why not but then again it's my first truck with this type of bedliner.
Tim
I've thought about making my own using plywood or particle board but I think the weight would negate the improvements in MPGs gained by the cover. I was thinking of doing what 72Mach did and just cut the pieces that attach to the rails. But not having used a tonneau before I didn't know if that was possible and still have the tonneau function correctly. Another thing I'm concerned about is if the rail pieces can attach to the sprayed-in bedliner that goes over the rails. I don't see why not but then again it's my first truck with this type of bedliner.
Tim
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Since the frame normally seals to the top of the bed rail you may have water leaks were the cover meets the box and also around the box but some nice thick foam tape in the right places should allow you to get a water tight seal. I don't see any problem with the spray in liner.
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Tim I am not planning on 3/4 or so but about 1/4 to 3/8th inch stuff and its not particularly heavy. As I said I plan on the interior frame to prevent sag and the cover will overlap the top of the liner and tail gate, maybe with a lip to assist from the cross tubes. I would also plan on putting a good rubber strip down again not to water proof but to take up any space and minimize rattles etc. The rubber strip would also go against the box for chaffing purposes. My box sits about 1-2 inches away from the front of the bed so water proofing is not going to be accomplished unless I was to try and block it in also.
main purpose is to minimize drag from the open bed, I tried to go without the tail gate got 1 MPG more and the truck I thought looked like crap. A guy at work has a big chevy with the fancy fiberglass cover and said he got some better milage when he covered his bed so what I have in mind should be less than $30 and an afternoon of fun.
main purpose is to minimize drag from the open bed, I tried to go without the tail gate got 1 MPG more and the truck I thought looked like crap. A guy at work has a big chevy with the fancy fiberglass cover and said he got some better milage when he covered his bed so what I have in mind should be less than $30 and an afternoon of fun.
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