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Short bed with truck box/chest

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 12DblCab, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Jan 2, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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    12DblCab

    12DblCab [OP] I don't know what to write here

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    Does anyone have a short bed Tacoma with a truck box/chest? If so, post some pics.

    A friend recommended going with ATV boxes since our beds are so narrow. I measured 42" and some change between the fenders in the bed, and about 18" up to the bed rails. I don't really want a box that goes over the rails. I just need to put a floor jack and a few other items in there. Post some pics!

    Here are some lower priced ones I've been looking at...

    DeeZee M207 (for ATV's) 35L x 12W x 12.5H
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    DeeZee DZ8537B (trucks) 37.12L x 19W x 16H
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    Deflecta-Shield 288271 (ATV's) 35.5L x 14.75W x 15H
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    UWS 42" TBC-42-W-BLK (trucks) 42L x 20W x 18H
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    And then there's a 36" UWS TBC-36-W-BLK that looks exactly like the above picture. 36L x 20W x 17.25H for about $80 less.

    I don't know if I can justify spending more than $250 for a truck box for my Tacoma when my fullsize F150 box cost less than $200.
     
  2. Jan 2, 2013 at 9:02 AM
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    12DblCab [OP] I don't know what to write here

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    I just bought one from lowes. Once I get it and bolt it down ill post pics. Dimensions were 36" long, 20" wide, and 18" high.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    Yeah I'm just going to bolt mine to the bed.
     
  6. Jan 2, 2013 at 11:03 AM
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    I came up through the bottom with studs just to make it easy to take in and out.
     
  7. Jan 2, 2013 at 3:07 PM
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    Hello Forum,

    I hope these help. These pics are so you can see how the box sits compared to the top of the bed walls:

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    :D
     
  8. Jan 4, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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    12DblCab [OP] I don't know what to write here

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    Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm going to go with the Deflecta-Shield since it isn't as deep (14.75") and won't take up as much bed space. I still need to do a little research on the quality of it. I mainly wanted something to put a floor jack, some tools, jumper cables, and maybe a tarp in. I will get it as soon as the wife approves of my budget request. :)
     
  9. Jan 25, 2013 at 6:14 AM
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    Look like my tonneau cover would fit over top, anyone else has some picture of there truck box, maybe with a tonneau over it?
     

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