What toolbox are you using for your DCSB?

baldridge · Sep 17, 2017

Tacoma1007 said: ↑

just started another thread because I didn't see this one. I'm thinking about buying these. I saw where you said you were pleased with them, any other comments pros cons on them?
Also, could you take some pictures of what the inside looks like?, that's what I'm having trouble finding on the internet.

ALSO WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!!
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Tacoma1007 said: ↑

just started another thread because I didn't see this one. I'm thinking about buying these. I saw where you said you were pleased with them, any other comments pros cons on them?
Also, could you take some pictures of what the inside looks like?, that's what I'm having trouble finding on the internet.

ALSO WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!!
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I'll try and get you a couple of pictures of the inside this week. No issues with these. I love that you can easily remove them if you need the additional space to do some hauling. They are super easy to install. Keep and eye out on eBay, Craigslist or Facebook Market Place. I got this hardly used set off Craigslist for $150! A brand new one would cost double!

HolyHandGrenade · Sep 17, 2017

PackCon said: ↑

A toolbox in a short bed makes a short bed even more useless than it already is LOL. Get a 4Runner.
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Useless?

Ha! Depends on the "use" I guess...

You don't need a big bed with a big trailer...

To answer the OP's question. Toyota toolbox is great. It's big, and it attaches right to the rails.

You can see mine in this picture of my useless DCSB.

T4RH33L · Sep 18, 2017

Thanks to those that provided helpful information. I just bought my 2013 having only previously owned a 2000 before that. I now know that both 1st gens and 2nd gens have to use the beveled toolboxes no matter what. That's what I was trying to find out. I ended up going with an UWS Low Profile Black and it looks great.

highriserkaiser said: ↑

OP - what do you keep inside the cab? I'm able to squeeze a lot behind the rear seats. Do you need it for tools so they won't be making noise/ beat shit up inside?
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I currently don't have anything behind my seats. I haven't owned her long enough to fill up those spaces.

I have always had a toolbox though. I keep all of my ratchet straps, tow cables, tarps, tools, etc., etc. in there.

T4RH33L · Sep 18, 2017

studunk1 said: ↑

I do not have a DC, but an access cab, 2013. I was concerned about the standard 22" box taking up too much bed room. I shopped 8 different stores, lot of web sites. Really wanted a WeatherCraft but did not come in a 12" width, or low profile. Finally decided on a Kobalt from Lowes. It has a lifetime no questions warranty, was only about $160, is light weight. I got the low profile (sticks up only an inch or 2 above the bed, rather than 3 to 4"), is only 12 inches wide. Depth is about the same as all other compact truck bed boxes. It has a single door, and not a very strong lock assembly, and only one center pneumatic cartridge as opposed to 2 on some of the better brands. Positives are it is compact, keeps the stuff that would be in the cab isolated, light weight, great warranty. Negatives is that it is lightweight, not real strong locking devices. Not being a contractor I use it for dog stuff, a blanket, jacket, tool pouch, jumper cables, 4 way lug wrench, frizbee, ratchet straps, the bed cletes, bungees, a few hand tools, etc. I access it 3 to 4 times a week...
Having it 4 years it has done exactly what I bot it for, held up very well under light weight use, and i really like the size.....would highly recommend it to a light weight user......if you need contractor quality get a WeatherCraft, they may have the narrow, low profile ones by now
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I bought a Kobalt this past Friday evening. It sat on my truck for all of about an hour. I mounted it and went to take the front sticker off and it peeled away almost all of the paint. It went right back to Lowe's immediately after.

tcBob · Sep 18, 2017

Canoehead said: ↑

This is what I am using:

$340 Dee Zee DZ8537B Dee Zee 8537B Red Label Black 37" Utility Chest

Dee Zee DZ8537B, 37" wide https://www.deezee.com/product/red-label-portable-utility-chests-black/

There have been times I wished I had more bed space, and once I removed it to help a guy move, but I've never regretted it. It sits just below the bedrail height, and there is enough room on either side to allow long and narrow stuff to run the full length of the bed. Sorry, all my pics are on photobucket... I gotta figure out a new way to post them.
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You can post photobucket pics on here...TW will automatically make them work

Canoehead · Sep 18, 2017

Here is the Dee Zee toolbox, and an early shot of my canoe rack that has since been finished and painted... and used and scratched back to metal. But that is another story.

highriserkaiser · Sep 18, 2017

T4RH33L[OP] said: ↑

Thanks to those that provided helpful information. I just bought my 2013 having only previously owned a 2000 before that. I now know that both 1st gens and 2nd gens have to use the beveled toolboxes no matter what. That's what I was trying to find out. I ended up going with an UWS Low Profile Black and it looks great.

I currently don't have anything behind my seats. I haven't owned her long enough to fill up those spaces.

I have always had a toolbox though. I keep all of my ratchet straps, tow cables, tarps, tools, etc., etc. in there.
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The lower boxes under the seat have a bunch of that stuff in mine, on top of duct tape, gloves, the jack etc.. Play around with packing it. I made the lower bins recovery, behind driver water and light camping gear (hammock and trowel and stuff) and behind the passenger rear I have a small set of tools, small compressor, tire repair stuff...

baldridge · Sep 20, 2017

Tacoma1007 said: ↑

just started another thread because I didn't see this one. I'm thinking about buying these. I saw where you said you were pleased with them, any other comments pros cons on them?
Also, could you take some pictures of what the inside looks like?, that's what I'm having trouble finding on the internet.

ALSO WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!!
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Pictures as promised! Hope this helps! Keep your eye of Facebook Market place or craigslist. I got both of these for $150. Which was a steal!

Darthtaco23 · Nov 12, 2017

100% recommend the uws low profile, looks great, works great !

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