Toolbox options

Sorry if this has been asked but does anyone have any good options for a somewhat small bed toolbox? I've got a 6ft bed and would like to still have a bit of room to utilize

 

$654 UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK Black Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid

UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK
Is what I’ll get once I get past the Holiday spending. @jsinnard has this box and it looks good.

 

$654 UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK Black Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid

UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK
Got the same on mine.

 

I installed a driver-side Swing-case and it is extremely useful. It's only downside is that it is not strong enough to withstand the extreme stresses from pitching and rolling during offroad activity. But now I just unlatch and store it elsewhere in the bed if I do any serious offroading.

 

Yep,

61-A-LP-BLK on the 1st gen, 63-A-LP-BLK on the 3rd gen.

 

UWS for sure. I've had mine for over 3 years now, still running strong.

 

Not sure you of your budget or needs are, but KB VooDoo is making this now. Looks nice and leaves the whole bed floor open.

http://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/two-drawer-locking-toolbox-for-tonneau-covers

 

I use a small Rigid tool box that I can easily remove if needed. I have always had toppers on my trucks so traditional bedrails mounted toolboxes wouldn’t work.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Tool-Box-Black-222570/205440481?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7CD29B+Bath+Vanities&mid=s9JnGEXSz%7Cdm_mtid_8903syd25186_pcrid_41293307497_pakw__pmt__product_205440481_slid_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyY6Po7-71wIVFLXACh0_YwAcEAQYByABEgIE5vD_BwE

 

I have two Rigid tool boxes, one for my air compressor and 1 gallon tank and the other for tools!

 

Ditto on the

$654 UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK Black Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid

UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK
Had pretty much the same box on my last truck only with the square sides, way more room than the angled bottom one sadly.
Only problem I've had is after 8 months or so the two striker pins that go into the latch mechanism have started to wear out causing the lid to not close properly without slamming it. Rotating them seemed to fix it for now, prolly track down replacement ones next year.
Other than that it's a great box, got LEDs wired into the lid and everything.

 

Thanks all for the help. I'd like to get the traditional boxes like most of you have but I'm afraid adding a bed rack might complicate things. And the kbvoodoo drawers might be too small. I'll have to assess what I'd be putting in.

 

What about a road chest?

 

I’ve never gotten road chest before

 

I have the UWS TBC-42-BLK in a shortbed.
Here's one in a long bed.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-awesome-new-truck-box.70230/#post-1326947

If you don't need that much storage, UWS makes a slim crossover; gives you more use of the bed.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/UWS-63-...er-Slim-Line-Tool-Box-TBS-63-SL-BLK/203490720

Swingcase.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/alternative-bed-tool-box.416309/#post-11813560

Edit-links fixed.

 

I'm trying to decide on a new toolbox as well, but would like to see the different options that people are using. Is there not a 3rd gen "show off your toolbox" thread? lol

 

That chest I posted above comes out at 32 in x 19 in x18.2 in. I may try using that, and run some bar stock underneath through the feet. From there I could weld up a bracket to attach to the side rails. I think I can make it so I can put a Softopper on and still have a toolbox on the truck.

 

that misfits emblem though...

 

These toolboxes are ridiculously expensive. They look great but why are they so expensive?

 

The box on my first gen is 12 years old and still works perfectly, has gas shocks for the lid, does not leak and will it will easily outlast the truck.

I like the angled so I can still access the tie points up front of the bed. If you have a short bed you'll need angled to clear the wheel wells.

The black paint has faded but not chipped or cracked living everyday outside for 12 years.

Lid is solid and insulated, so strong I bolted thee bike mounts to it to haul my bikes.



It's double wall insulated and an inch thick so plenty stable.

You want cheap then go cheap. You want a good recommendation go with UWS.

I picked mine up on Amazon for less than 400 with Prime I had free shipping.

$654 UWS TBS-63-A-LP-BLK Black Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001...l+box+63-a&dpPl=1&dpID=31zMdSFA0jL&ref=plSrch

 

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