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how to attach toolbox

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kerry, Mar 6, 2011.

  1. Mar 6, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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    Kerry

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    I moved the metal toolbox from my old pickup to my 2010 Tacoma today.. can i just drill a hole and put a screw in to attach to bed rail ? i know i will have to go through the plastic on the bed rail..

    has anyone done this ? how did it work out ?

    thanks
     
  2. Mar 6, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    Firefighter160

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    I would use j-hooks, drill hole through toolbox and hook under bed rail.
     
  3. Mar 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    Yota1

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    j hook to use the rail system to secure
     
  4. Mar 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM
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  5. Mar 6, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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    nick

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    i just used j hooks from hardware store. cheap and works good
     
  6. Mar 7, 2011 at 7:12 AM
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    kraemoser

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    I really like the mounting kit from better built...

    i'm not sure how a j hook would work , so will check them out at the hardware store..

    do they have the thing on them that u turn to tighten ? a pic would be nice :)
     
  7. Mar 8, 2011 at 7:09 AM
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    kraemoser

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    i ordered the mounting kit from better built...thanks for the info ! appreciate it !
     

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