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Truck Box Poll

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bdwsrjoe, May 31, 2010.

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What should i do?

Poll closed Jun 30, 2010.

  1. Chrome Kobalt tool box.

    12 vote(s)
    8.3%

  2. Buy chrome Kobalt tool box and paint it black.

    23 vote(s)
    15.9%

  3. Spend more money and buy one that is powder coated black.

    69 vote(s)
    47.6%

  4. No tool box.

    41 vote(s)
    28.3%
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  1. Jun 1, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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    bdwsrjoe

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    Paint job looks pretty good. How sturdy is the lid,,,, can you sit on the lid without warping it?
     
    bdwsrjoe, Jun 1, 2010
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  2. Jun 1, 2010 at 6:14 PM
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    snoope

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    I would also try your local Autozone....Purchased mine there and after a few "oops" ,total cost including the 4 "Grips" was just over $200....
    It is a Betterbuilt box ( Duralast name tag;) ) and has survived my abuse..it is my step to wash the roof and sorry no inside pix BUT it is loaded ;recovery equipment and my "Mack Office" supplies....

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    snoope, Jun 1, 2010
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  3. Jun 1, 2010 at 6:28 PM
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    snoope

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    Thank you for noticing the enforcements;)....And no squeaks with mine due to the bed rails.....
    I was just giving another option too someone with "tight " $$$..
    The off road shop I work at part time can get you the expensive boxes or these...all it takes is $$$$$.....BUT shipping to Texas :eek:;)..
     
    snoope, Jun 1, 2010
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  4. Jun 2, 2010 at 10:34 AM
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    trdtaco10

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    You might pay a little more for the dee zee or the uws, but I think its worth the quality of the box. I know its over budget but you may want to save a little more money to get one of these. The powder coating will also hold up a lot better than a painted one will. But when you decide what you want to do post some pics up.
     
    trdtaco10, Jun 2, 2010
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  5. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:16 PM
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    toast

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    toast, Jun 2, 2010
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  6. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:22 PM
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    With a topper on I'm not going to worry about a tool box. I've just got a Plastic Tote
     
    Jimmyjohn, Jun 2, 2010
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  7. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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    sachou

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    I love my tool box on my extended cab, but personally I would never put one on a double cab. Too little bed space as is.

    I'd get a black UWS if you still wanted to tho.
     
    sachou, Jun 2, 2010
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  8. Jun 2, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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    bdwsrjoe

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    I only use the bed to haul my sons atv. I already measured and the atv will fit fine with the tool box....tailgate down of course (its a suzuki LP80). Plus I need more storage space, the storage under the back seats isnt enough for me.
     
    bdwsrjoe, Jun 2, 2010
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  9. Jun 2, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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    I looked at a few DEE ZEE boxes earlier and they looked and felt flimsy.....
     
    bdwsrjoe, Jun 2, 2010
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  10. Jun 2, 2010 at 9:16 PM
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    bdwsrjoe

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    Man i like the avid light bar!
     
    bdwsrjoe, Jun 2, 2010
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  11. Jun 3, 2010 at 4:22 PM
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    Forget the tool box and put an avid light bar!
     
    TacoRun, Jun 3, 2010
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  12. Jun 5, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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    bdwsrjoe

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    Nice!
     
    bdwsrjoe, Jun 5, 2010
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  13. Jun 5, 2010 at 8:28 PM
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    powder coated black tool box on your truck would look sweet!
     
    Timicha, Jun 5, 2010
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  14. Jun 6, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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    toast,

    I just "caught" you are in Florida...why not cruise over to Perry,Florida and take a "tour" of the UWS plant or do the same with "Betterbuilt"...their up in Pensacola.;):cool:....
    You could be the TW "eyes" on for who does things better and maybe get "perks" from them to help their sales;):)..

    I like all this input because WE will start stocking some tool boxes late June/July and would rather have inventory that will move....
     
    snoope, Jun 6, 2010
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  15. Jun 7, 2010 at 6:33 AM
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    what i would do is get a used one on craigslist and then get it linexed or
    powder coated black. there is not much point in buying a brand new one if
    your going to paint it.
     
    V-TRAIN, Jun 7, 2010
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  16. Jun 7, 2010 at 7:28 PM
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