tool box needed for 1st gen dc taco

I'm looking for a decent price tool box for my 01 dc tacoma. Have any TW members put a tool box in their 1st gen dc tacoma and what brands would you recommended. I was thinking about buying a camper shell but my budies have had so many jokes on tacoma with camper shells. They said a pick up truck with a camper does not look any different from an old tortious that drag his shell across the horizone and this has turn me away from buying a camper. So will get a tool box instead. Your inputs are greatly appreciated, thanks

 

get what you think works best for your needs and to hell with others opinions. a camper on yours is a great idea because after you put a tool box in there you wont have a bed left anyway but why not compromise and put a hard top on the bed to get the best of both, full bed access yet still have locking storage and the truck still has the same look to it.

 

FWIW I have a toolbox because I didn't used to like the shell look.
I now wish I had a shell to maintain bed space and as a space to sleep. I have an ext cab and and the box cuts off like a foot or more of bed space, few things fit without the tailgate down. However the toolbox was like $120 compared to a color matched shell...
Just some stuff to think about

 

I bought a Trail FX one. Black powder coated. Love it. Has a little tray that sits on top of everything for smaller items. I paid around $300 for it. Also bought some clamps for it do I didn't have to drill into my bed. Yes it does take up the bed, but if have a bed extender so its not like I lost anything

 

I did a Kobalt bow from Lowe's. I did the slimline, which saved a little room in the bed. It holds all my regular tools plus a bugout bag. Several companies sell a slimline version. Look into them.

 

UWS

 

Forgot to mention i also have a bed extension thats why i want a tool box i figure it would still leave some room for junks.
The slimline would be the 1st options.

 

softopper ftw

 

They are right. No need for a tiny canopy on those tiny DC beds. They should have skipped the mini bed setup and just made it a six door truck(six pack) with a big back bumper.

 

03 Tacoma. UWS black low.profile deepbox. Love it.

 

Pics of said boxes may help the OP

 

Lots of good ones and pics (including mine) on this thread... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/347703-double-cab-low-profile-toolbox.html

 

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Could have gotten a smaller one but I'm glad I didn't.

 

Beautiful!!!!
What brand and price?

 

It's a Trail Fx. Bought it off of eBay from some company I've never heard of. First one they sent me was damaged to shit. This one has 1 or two dents. Nothing to worry about. If I remember correctly, it was about $300 for it. Powder coated ones are much more expensive than the chrome, but I wanted something that would blend with the truck. I love it. Has a little tray that sits above everything for smaller items.

 

one thing to think about that i got and love is this http://www.zoro.com/i/G2464271/?utm...hopping_Feed&gclid=CKqTtIKnmsQCFdcegQod7BMArw its cheap and i strapped it down and its really easy to take out and has wheels and a handle so dragging tools, recovery gear, anything is easy i could not be happier with it just my .02 cents