Tool Box

What tool box are y’all using for storage and tools?

 

Morning OP and welcome! I had the

$615 UWS TBC-42-W-BLK 42". Standard Chest Wedged with Beveled Insulated Lid - Black

UWS TBC-42-W-BLK on my 2013 DCSB. Fit perfectly between the wheel wells and was just a tad taller than the sides of the bed. You can also look for a smaller crossover toolbox that fits where mine does but extends over the wheel wells. or you could do a crossover that sits on top of the bed rails. What style are you looking for?

To mount mine I drilled two holes that lined up with the front two bed bolts and installed the bed bolts through the toolbox, worked perfectly.

 

Weather guard hands down I been using them for thirty years

 

What did you torque the bed bolts to and did you use any kind of lock-tite/etc?

PS - I grew up in the St Andrews suburbs NW of Columbia.

 

Craftsman from lowes for under $250, and deezee toolbox anchors.

 

Morning Rick,

I didn't use lock-tite or torque the bolts to a certain amount, I just used a little anti-seize and cranked down on them pretty good. I did make it a point to check them every few months as the bed mounts under the bed can wear out and cause issues down the road if they aren't tight. When I sold the truck I pulled the toolbox out, even with anti-seize they required a breaker bar to remove.

 

I have a UWS box, I wanted it a little short and not reaching all the way to the sides of the bed. DeeZee anchors are good and easy, I dipped mine.

 

Betterbuilt makes a good one. I like the matte black finish in low profile. Close to $400.