Oregon and Washington BS thread

What width do the 2nd gens need?

 

honestly I have never measured, so I'm not sure but i can measure it after work unless some else knows

 

Hahhahaha always insist!

 

So demanding!!! haha

 

You don't need a tool box I just bought some tools and carry them when I need them otherwise I don't and the 5 foot bed is already too short a toolbox would eat up a good amount of space

 

Not only for tools though, I have all my horse tack and things like that.. taking over my back seat with stuff that could be in a tool box. I have a long bed so it wouldn't be as bad as a short bed would be, even though I'm not fond of the idea either since even the long bed seems small at times. But I have my ford if I really need the truck bed space too so not the end of the world. I've never gone without a tool box and I'm starting to remember why!

 

Thought about a Action Packer, or something like that? I got a big heavy plastic bin from Wal Mart this winter; it's called a Smart Bin... Lockable, heavy plastic, fits right in between the bed rails with about 6" on either side.

Do the extra D-Ring mod, and just ratchet strap it in your bed.

Wasn't sure if I was going to like it - so far it's been great. Put all of my recovery gear/work clothes in there. Plus, it's light enough that I can pull it out if I need the space.

I like truck boxes, but don't really need one since I don't work within a driving distance... haha

I've found that I'll have a tendency to overload them with crap anyways.

 

besides you don't want a bunch of stuff that could go flying if you ever got into an accident, not safe in the cab

 

Do the OZ method and cut out the behind seat plastic. Add some sound dampening and build your own box in there to hold exactly what you want it to hold? You could make hooks for the tack and a small box in the bottom for the tools?

 

I have not heard of those but I will have to look! Sounds like it could be a good idea. Do you have any pics?

I agree! Im always moving things from truck to truck so that I don't have to much stuff in the truck while driving. But it would be so much nicer to just be able to keep it in a box of some sort that locks and is secure.

 

I kept the plastic , just removed the cast in shelf

 

That would be a good idea too for smaller stuff. I usually am carrying a saddle and saddle pad, horse blankets (that take up a ton of room!) gym bag, dog food, tools/straps, and random dog/horse supplies.

 

Is it written up anywhere what you did so I can look???

 

Sure

Hang on

 

The storage bin stuff starts at the end of this post and carries on to the next

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3097618#post3097618

 

I've got some... going to be awhile, though. On the boat...the internet slows way down when I try to post pictures.

 

Very cool!! May be a little beyond my ability to do by myself, but gives me some ideas definitely

 

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