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"Slim" tool chest?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DueNorth, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. Aug 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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    DueNorth

    DueNorth [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've been doing some searching and have only found UWS slim tool boxes. The problem is they go over the rails. That really won't work for me because i plan on purchasing a topper soon. It seems most tool boxes are approx. 18" wide (deep) and since i have a short box i'd prefer not to take up that much space, especially since i carry two Goldens in the back.

    So before i build a custom one myself, does anyone know where i could find a slim tool chest? Preferably around 12" in depth...
     
  2. Aug 7, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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    Pretty much all of the slim boxes are going to go over the rails a bit, if you are talking about how they sit pretty much on the bedside caps. I have a Kobalt slim lo pro and thats how it mounts. There is another member on here, however, that just got a regular toolbox which he chained down in the front of his bed. Or do something like this:

    http://www.toolboxes4less.com/wheel-well-truck-tool-box.html
     
  3. Aug 7, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    Those side boxes are an interesting idea and not to bad of a price too (on sale for $165). But i'm concerned that it may not be enough storage space as a chest at the front of the bed. Even with two of the side boxes and not to mention that i lose that precious width at the end of the box for the two dogs.... Good idea and something to consider. Also, two of those side boxes would total $330 plus taxes and shipping. That's getting expensive, especially if i could build one (out of wood mind you) for a fraction of the price.
     
  4. Aug 9, 2011 at 7:17 AM
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    Anybody else know about slim tool chests available on the market?
     
  5. Aug 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    Thank you very much for the link Cypher. Good idea using an ATV type tool box. Just about fits my application perfectly, expect for one thing. It's only 12" tall. I was really hoping to find a box that is 16" tall (right below the cleat rail). Maybe i'm getting a little to picky but that extra space sure does help. I've searched a few more sites and i still haven't found anything, looks like i may have to build one myself. A nice aluminum tool box would have been great but if nobody knows where i can find one, i guess i'm SOL.
     

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