Swinging Case tool box...

I like these behind the wheel well tool boxes:
Here's a link: http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Undercover/swingcase_swinging_wheel_well_toolbox.htm

Latest year they mention is a 2005 Taco; is that so much different than a 1999 Taco?

 

To to answer no they don't fit with the brackets provided because they are made for a 2nd gen, I might... get the chance to modify or just design a new bracket system for the 1st gen bed.

 

I'm still paying attention!

 

Ok cool, stay tuned I'll update this weekend

 

This might be the most successful thread revival I've seen in a while...

 

Here we go, 1st a few things, I do have fab equitment, so I can make custom brackets. But I want to try and use basic tools and small store bought items so anyone can do the mod.

1st fitment: fits great length wise. But needs to be recessed a little bit near the fender side.

Below(not mounted)



Bracket on left: needs to adjusted to the left a few notches, so I plan on grinding those off and relocating them.

Bracket in the middle is mounted on the wall of the bed and is connected to the bar with the yellow lever here
You can see the back side of the bracket, that's what will lock it against your bed.

The bracket needs a few more inches off the wall to create a good locking fit


Hinge bracket: fits ok, I plan on bending the triangle piece back to meet with the wall for another anchor point.



Everything is mounted using self taping screws so we'll see how this goes.

Forgot to mention, with the soft topper I will have to modify the box as well

 

Mounted the hinge plate, just stuck it in a vise an bent it to meet the bed.


finishing the install later today

 

I've been eye-balling this system for a while now. Curious to know what you think about it.

 

Well it's guna have to wait a bit. Couldn't finish it tonight. I have have everything ready to mount just need a little hardware and I'll be set.

Can't wait to get this done.

 

Xlnt!

 

My dad has these. They are awesome. We use one as a cooler at the drag races. Works bitchen

 

I'll be interested in one of these. Is a tool box like that available for 2004? I

 

No only second gen and up, but currently working on modifing the mounts to work for a 1st gen.

I'm almost done, running into a few issues finding the correct back spacing for the lock mechanism.

But so far everything is great, the box will fit within the bed so it should fit within a tonneau cover. Swings out nicely, the lock mechanism has a good tolerance to eliminate shaking, down side it fitment has to be on point.

Once I'm finished I'll post a video to fully explain everything.

 

Learn something new everyday here, that's an awesome piece!

 

here's the final product

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc5BjPIELfM&feature=youtu.be


Just to go over everything

Items needed:
-5X self taping screws
-4X 1/4 by 1 in hex bolt(washers, nuts to match)
- 1.25inX12in (1/8 thick) steel bar
-grinder
-drill


Hinge bracket before


Bend it to get another anchor point.


I just threw it in a vise and bent it till I got a good angle be sure check figment after each bend.

Grind of hardware, get new hardware move bracket to the left one notch.



Now mount the box test, swinging motion



Remove the locking mechanism from original mount. See below


Set locking mechanism in locking location on box, swing the box in and out to give you a general idea of the new bracket location.

Use 1/8 bar and Bend in a vise to create basic handle shape,you want the locking mechanism to be mounted approx 2.25 inch away from the wall of the bed.

Drill hole in bracket for lock mechism, and self tapping screws

Connect lock mechanism to bracket. Then connect lock mechanism to locking point in case. Swing in and out to find your mounting location. As you can see I got Sharpie every where haha , check your location mutlpie time before you drill. End result


The location mechanism does have slot so adjust the vertical position if need be

test make adjustments and enjoy.


*If you have a Softtopper you will have to modify the tool box to get decent fitment.

 

Awesome

 

Great work, Fuergrissa! Thank you for the inspiration, going to order one post haste!

 

Great idea. Are they lockable?

 

The lid is lockable. But when you bend the plate to get the extra mounting point, on the 1st gen bed you do lose the ability to lock the full case to the bed.

You can always fab something up.