Double Cab Short Box Bed storage

boks · 06-06-2008, 04:32 AM

For those that don't have a tonneau cover for their truck but is looking for a great way to haul gear protected, check this out. These bins fit in the back of a short box like they were made for it. Fit's two 48 gal rubbermaid bins and two 24 gal rubbermaid bins. You can also see my rear bed rack built right off the cleats with yakima and a custom bracket.

Boks

Homer J · 06-06-2008, 04:57 AM

Very good idea man!

missileman125fw · 06-06-2008, 04:59 AM

That's sharp! I may have to try that.

neontrail · 06-06-2008, 05:37 AM

sweet!! Thanks for sharing!!

+1

Demoncleaner · 06-06-2008, 05:45 AM

Looks good. Nice in winter & long rainy trips.

Much better than the 30 and 20 gallon storage tubs I use once and while.

klown · 06-06-2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boks

For those that don't have a tonneau cover for their truck but is looking for a great way to haul gear protected, check this out. These bins fit in the back of a short box like they were made for it. Fit's two 48 gal rubbermaid bins and two 24 gal rubbermaid bins. You can also see my rear bed rack built right off the cleats with yakima and a custom bracket.

Boks

That looks sweet dude, but those containers have gotta be pretty expensive. Wouldn't it be cheaper to just get a cover?

flavalk · 06-06-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boks

For those that don't have a tonneau cover for their truck but is looking for a great way to haul gear protected, check this out. These bins fit in the back of a short box like they were made for it. Fit's two 48 gal rubbermaid bins and two 24 gal rubbermaid bins. You can also see my rear bed rack built right off the cleats with yakima and a custom bracket.

Boks

Where did you get those bad-boys?

05TacoTRD · 06-06-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klown

That looks sweet dude, but those containers have gotta be pretty expensive. Wouldn't it be cheaper to just get a cover?

A cover is heavy and harder to remove.

Nice idea.

Personally, if I was going to do some bed storage like that, I'd attempt at building my own.

ChrisDeSoup · 06-06-2008, 07:11 AM

Must have saved you a few hundred bucks doing that! I use one 18 gal rubbermaid tubgot at target and tie it to my d-rings when I go to costco.

Great Idea using 3!!

marvin02 · 06-06-2008, 07:22 AM

Link on Amazon.com

Link on target.com

If you scroll down on the Target site they have a combo deal for the 48 gal. and the 24 gal.

mjp2 · 06-06-2008, 07:31 AM

Damn functional. Nice job boks!

textoytaco · 06-06-2008, 07:54 AM

If my calculations are correct, the Rubbermade box is 20.5 inches high and the truck bed is 18 inches deep, so the boxes stick out about 2.5 inches above the top of the bed. Is that correct?

I'm not sure if the 18 in bed depth is to the top of the bed rails or to the bottom of the bed rails.

mjp2 · 06-06-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by textoytaco

If my calculations are correct, the Rubbermade box is 20.5 inches high and the truck bed is 18 inches deep, so the boxes stick out about 2.5 inches above the top of the bed. Is that correct?

I'm not sure if the 18 in bed depth is to the top of the bed rails or to the bottom of the bed rails.

Check out the big brain on the new guy!

Welcome to TW, textoytaco!

boks · 06-06-2008, 08:14 AM

They aren't the cheapest bins but they are very durable and lockable (pad lock through the red handle). They are the rubbermaid "ActionPackers". The lids are strong enough to stand on. They are actually almost flush with the top of the gate. They don't stick out at all. While heading up to a ski house this past winter for the holidays, we had them all packed with gifts, food and winter gear. The skis rack holder still fits on the cross bars for all the downhill skis, snowboards, and cross country skis. It's also great if you plan on any truck camping.

Boks

Simon's Mom · 06-06-2008, 09:25 AM

I like them, great mod! Do you have them secured to the bed at all or to the rail system or do they sit nice & tight? I'm thinking of using one of them as a box under my soft tonneau.

mws4ua · 06-06-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by textoytaco

If my calculations are correct, the Rubbermade box is 20.5 inches high and the truck bed is 18 inches deep, so the boxes stick out about 2.5 inches above the top of the bed. Is that correct?

I'm not sure if the 18 in bed depth is to the top of the bed rails or to the bottom of the bed rails.

I don't know the answer to your question about the top vs. bottom of the bed rails...

BUT, if you look closely at the picture, it appears that the top of the boxes closest to the cab are flush against the track for the tie-downs. I'm guessing they won't stick out at all, but obviously I will defer to the guy who did it!

Nice job!

dbbd1 · 06-06-2008, 09:42 AM

Nise idea, thanks.

boks · 06-06-2008, 10:28 AM

Yeah, there's still access to the rails. There's about 1/2" of clearance from the top of the bin to the underside of the cleat bracket. The bins don't slide around at all and aren't tight. There's a bit of room on either side of the 48gal that sits between the wheel wells but the 24's the the back fit perfect. When non Tacoma owners look at it, they think the truck comes with them.

Boks

Coreyjon · 06-06-2008, 10:41 AM

any more pictures of how you bed rack is set up? Thinking about copying it once I build my new bike gonna need a way to transport it in style!

boks · 06-06-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coreyjon

any more pictures of how you bed rack is set up? Thinking about copying it once I build my new bike gonna need a way to transport it in style!

I'll get better pictures of the bed rack soon. The bed rack isn't on the truck all the time. I only have it for extra gear carrying ability. I also have the toyota bike fork mounts up on the front rail. I think you can make them out in the picture. Typically, that's where I mount the bike if I'm just heading to the trails.

I am however thinking of getting a cargo rack to put on top of the bed rack. This would allow me to haul even more gear.

Boks

06-06-2008, 04:32 AM	#1
boks From Michigan!! Joined: Sep 2007, #2749 Location: Michigan Gender: Male Posts: 50 2007 4WD TRD-Offroad Double Cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4L V6 TRD/Offroad - Yakima Roof Rack and Yakima above bed Rack with custom cleat brackets. Scangauge II & ECO Systems VPE also with shorty 14" antenna and hood protector ...................................................................... Want: Wet Okola Seat Covers & BestTop SuperTop	Double Cab Short Box Bed storage For those that don't have a tonneau cover for their truck but is looking for a great way to haul gear protected, check this out. These bins fit in the back of a short box like they were made for it. Fit's two 48 gal rubbermaid bins and two 24 gal rubbermaid bins. You can also see my rear bed rack built right off the cleats with yakima and a custom bracket. Boks

06-06-2008, 04:57 AM	#2
Homer J ******* Joined: Jun 2007, #1871 Location: Jersey Shore Age: 37 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,422 08 Super White DC 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE** Rear TSB, Eibach Front Springs, Bed Lights, Fog Light Mod.	Very good idea man! __________________ "Beer the cause and solution to all of life's problems"

06-06-2008, 04:59 AM	#3
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06-06-2008, 05:37 AM	#4
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06-06-2008, 07:11 AM	#9
ChrisDeSoup Come on, Touch it...... Joined: Mar 2008, #5466 Location: Up in ya Posts: 588 08 Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Seatbelt Ding Mod All Weather Mats Gate Lock MOD Rear Spring TSB	Must have saved you a few hundred bucks doing that! I use one 18 gal rubbermaid tubgot at target and tie it to my d-rings when I go to costco. Great Idea using 3!! __________________ "Teddy Roosevelt . . . once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter." -Gerald R. Ford

06-06-2008, 05:45 AM	#5
Demoncleaner Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4065 Location: Upstate NY Gender: Male Posts: 417 05 Dcab 6spd 4x4 TRD Sport w/Tow 2005 Double Cab Manual 4.0 v6 TRD exhaust Homemade bed mat & bed extender, front Drings, Short clutch throw, Summer: Stock 17's Winter: Blizzaks on 16' black steelies	Looks good. Nice in winter & long rainy trips. Much better than the 30 and 20 gallon storage tubs I use once and while.

06-06-2008, 07:22 AM	#10
marvin02 Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3427 Posts: 73 '07 Access Cab SR5 - Black 2007 Access Cab Automatic 2.7 Liter 4 Cyl. Top Dawg Folding Tonneau Cover, DIY Bed Light, Aux. Input for MP3 Player, OEM Bed Mat	Link on Amazon.com Link on target.com If you scroll down on the Target site they have a combo deal for the 48 gal. and the 24 gal. __________________ 2007 Access Cab 4x2, 4 cyl., Black with SR5 pkg. 2 View Picture Gallery

06-06-2008, 07:31 AM	#11
mjp2 Living vicariously through myself Name: Milton Juevos Portimous II Joined: Feb 2007, #924 Location: NJ Gender: Dude Posts: 6,001 '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 Painted grill	Damn functional. Nice job boks!

06-06-2008, 07:54 AM	#12
textoytaco Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6125 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Possible Protrusion If my calculations are correct, the Rubbermade box is 20.5 inches high and the truck bed is 18 inches deep, so the boxes stick out about 2.5 inches above the top of the bed. Is that correct? I'm not sure if the 18 in bed depth is to the top of the bed rails or to the bottom of the bed rails.

06-06-2008, 08:14 AM	#14
boks From Michigan!! Joined: Sep 2007, #2749 Location: Michigan Gender: Male Posts: 50 2007 4WD TRD-Offroad Double Cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4L V6 TRD/Offroad - Yakima Roof Rack and Yakima above bed Rack with custom cleat brackets. Scangauge II & ECO Systems VPE also with shorty 14" antenna and hood protector ...................................................................... Want: Wet Okola Seat Covers & BestTop SuperTop	They aren't the cheapest bins but they are very durable and lockable (pad lock through the red handle). They are the rubbermaid "ActionPackers". The lids are strong enough to stand on. They are actually almost flush with the top of the gate. They don't stick out at all. While heading up to a ski house this past winter for the holidays, we had them all packed with gifts, food and winter gear. The skis rack holder still fits on the cross bars for all the downhill skis, snowboards, and cross country skis. It's also great if you plan on any truck camping. Boks

06-06-2008, 09:25 AM	#15
Simon's Mom Don't Worry Be Happy Name: Judy or Jude :) Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: SBurl Vermont Age: 49 Gender: Chick Posts: 3,726 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Dry Filter, C2C Hood Struts, Custom Badging by Sockmonkey	I like them, great mod! Do you have them secured to the bed at all or to the rail system or do they sit nice & tight? I'm thinking of using one of them as a box under my soft tonneau.

06-06-2008, 09:42 AM	#17
dbbd1 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3088 Posts: 222	Nise idea, thanks.

06-06-2008, 10:28 AM	#18
boks From Michigan!! Joined: Sep 2007, #2749 Location: Michigan Gender: Male Posts: 50 2007 4WD TRD-Offroad Double Cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4L V6 TRD/Offroad - Yakima Roof Rack and Yakima above bed Rack with custom cleat brackets. Scangauge II & ECO Systems VPE also with shorty 14" antenna and hood protector ...................................................................... Want: Wet Okola Seat Covers & BestTop SuperTop	Yeah, there's still access to the rails. There's about 1/2" of clearance from the top of the bin to the underside of the cleat bracket. The bins don't slide around at all and aren't tight. There's a bit of room on either side of the 48gal that sits between the wheel wells but the 24's the the back fit perfect. When non Tacoma owners look at it, they think the truck comes with them. Boks

06-06-2008, 10:41 AM	#19
Coreyjon Northern Alliance: Airlift Div Joined: Mar 2008, #5434 Location: Upstate, Ny - currently Little Rock, AR. Gender: Male Posts: 310 08 DCab 4X4 SR5 TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 iPod Adapter	any more pictures of how you bed rack is set up? Thinking about copying it once I build my new bike gonna need a way to transport it in style! __________________ "Jack of all trades, master of none....Though ofttimes better than master of one"

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