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DIY Tool box mounting.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by eyebrows, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. Dec 30, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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    So I know this has been done many different ways; but I wanted something bombproof and an activity to keep me busy. So here we go.

    Parts list:
    2"x2" angle iron
    1"x1/8" barstock
    4 1'2" bolts
    4 5/16" bolts, nuts, fender washers, lock washers.
    1/2" tap
    Sawsall
    File
    Plasti-dip or paint.

    1. Cut 2 pieces of angle iron at 11"
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    Drill out 2 holes to mount to the rail. I chose 2' in and 1/2" up.
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    3. Cut 4 pieces of the 1"x 1/8" bar stock in 3" lengths, drill out the center and tap it with your 1/2" tap.
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    4. Paint!
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    5. Slide the threaded bar stock into the railing
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    6. Bolt on the angle iron.
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    7. Do both sides.
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    8. Drill out the angle iron to the mounting pattern for your tool box and bolt that sucker down!
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    It was a fun and frustrating project. I smashed the hell out of my finger, so bad 15 year old scotch couldn't take away the hurt!
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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    Thank you. I'd like to make track mounts with tig welded nuts but don't quite have the equipment "YET" someday hopefully.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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    Maybe I didn't look at it too closely, but does it slide back and forth on the rails?

    Also, where did ya get the box?

    Nevermind….I looked at it a little closer and answered my own question.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2013 at 12:18 AM
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    Sorry, I didn't get too specific. The rail is compressed between the 1" stock inside and the angle iron. The box is from lowes. I plan to take the rail off from in front of the box and mount it onto the box so i'll still have a fwd tie down rail. But that's for when i move into my new place and have all my tools.
     
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  5. Dec 31, 2013 at 3:14 AM
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    Naw, it's cool man. As soon as I went back to look at it I realized that it just sandwiched with the two pieces. I like the idea and will probably do this once I get my box. Gotta wait until I get back to the states though. Thanks for the pics.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2013 at 3:16 AM
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    Sacralidge! 15 year old scotch is for rewarding yourself, not feeling sorry for yourself.
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2013 at 5:53 AM
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    Easy wit the accusations! I was celebrating the end of the project and that i still had use of my finger. I just happened to notice the pain didn't diminish with each sip of the exceptionally smooth scotch.
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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    Just FYI, t-nuts that fit perfectly can be found at Fastenal for fairly cheap. I thought about TIGing some special little custom t-nuts since I have the means to, but buying them easier and quicker
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2013 at 6:32 AM
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    Doing this soon!
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2013 at 6:49 AM
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    Thats a good idea! I'm now thinking of doing a fwd rail that will be mounted to the side rails so it can be moved. Rail-ception? Anti seize would have been a good idea if i planned to un-mount it semi often; but I don't think I'll be moving it anytime soon. I actually use locktite on all the hardware. The angle iron is nice because the box doesn't rest on the bed-rails that way I won't get noise when it flexes and if i take it off the bedrail won't be worn.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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    Hey OP, how do you like that Kobalt tool box? I have heard some people say they feel cheap and leak. I am debating whether or not I get a conopy and if I don't I will need/ want a low profile box to store my camping/ recovery gear. I see you live in OR but not sure where. How does it hold up in the rain? Does it feel secure to you? Is there a lot of play in the lid when it is locked?

    Everybody says go UWS but I don't have 400-500 bucks to drop on one.
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2014 at 10:53 AM
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    Would you happen to know the Fastenal part number?
     
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  14. Jan 11, 2014 at 5:01 AM
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    So far the box is great no problems. It's not super heavy duty but it seems to be well built.
     
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  15. Jan 11, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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    Is that a Kobalt box? Do they offer it in black? I need a tool box and want a slim line just like this that's not 24" wide
     
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