'Out of Sight' Truck Tool Boxes

[SCOTI]

I'm looking for a readily available, fairly priced, under the bed-rail type of tool box for my dually. I don't want anything that is above the rail what-so-ever. I would prefer something that IS NOT aluminum tread plate construction as I've seen way too many of these w/broken latches from break-ins.

Suggestions??

[vectorit]

Check this site, seems they have a pretty large selection.

http://www.toolboxes4less.com/

[cdowns]

my local lowes has some really nice toolboxes that could b used like that//they arent in the tool section they're in a seperate section near the ladders near the hardware section//at least in my store they r

[Benelli]

Check your local ag or contractor place. They oughta have what you're looking for.

[Sub-versive]

Try a Knaack box. They are well made, have decent locking mechanisms.
For all out security a McWelco box is tough to beat.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Benelli

Check your local ag or contractor place. They oughta have what you're looking for.

I did @ the local Tractor Supply dealer. One small-ish tool 'chest' @ 32.5L x 14.5W x 13"H which is small enough to fit under the rail & out of sight but too small to fit much in & the locking mechanisms looked to be the same as what's available on the alum treadplate boxes (cheap & easy to break).

The 2nd larger choice was a jobsite type chest. It was larger @ 48L x 24W x 27.5H. But that's roughly 8.5" above the bed rail. The locks are much more tamper proof though....

I need that syle of box, 60L x 24W x 19H & seem to be striking out.

[Sub-versive]

Look at these:

http://www.weatherguard.com/truck_to...p?subcat_id=15

Model 42 on this page is close:
http://knaack.com/jobsite_storage_equipment/view_products.php?p_id=1


These are heavy duty, and priced that way too...
http://mcwelco.com/gangbox.htm

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Sub-versive

Look at these:

The WeatherGuard steel boxes look promising as far as size but I'm not confident about the locking mechanism. It lists Tractor Supply as a dealer so I'll check again & see if I can see one in person to make an educated assessment of the lock.

The Knaacks are what I was considering; unfortunately the best size to fit the bed ('best size' = uses required space to maximum potential) is too tall.

I've been trying to find that Model 60 box used somewhere. I was considering 'lowering' the box so the lid is flush w/the bed rail but the cost of a new box plus having to cut it up is a bitter pill.....

The Mcwelco's lock set-up is just fugly & not an option.

[Sub-versive]

The McWelco 7414 is closest. I know for a fact they a tough. My brother-in-law had one(it may not have been this exact model, but close) in his '01 Chevy (after he got ripped of first), it would take a torch to get in. They are made in SoCal, and are expensive, about twice, maybe a hair more than twice the price of the Weatherguards.

**Ha. I was typing when you added the McWelco comment.
Using a Master 6270 style lock, not a regular padlock, it doesn't look bad in my opinion. But it's up to you.

[N2TRUX]

It looks like Santa arrived early.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It looks like Santa arrived early.

Yes sir.

[dammitmitchell]

ive had one of those, and my friend still has one. He rolled his new truck last month and the box stayed closed. They had to cut him out of the truck but the box stayed closed!