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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 05:19 AM
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I need to bring most of my tools in the truck. Im trying to find a tool box low profile that can be installed and open inside the canopy in my truck. Any suggestion?
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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this is a neat idea (a.r.e. pickup vault)... but seems like $2k-3k... my tools are not worthed that much... but im thinking i can build something like that with wood and some heavy duty drawer rails or some drawer rollers...





or maybe i should get one of this plastic boxes and secure from the bottom:




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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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I got a Kobalt tool box from Lowes that fits under the bedrails cause I am planning on gettting a roll up tonneau cover so needed one that would fit underneath, I don't even have it bolted down but it does great and looks good at that, and I don't think I payed anymore than $300 for it.

oh and it still allows me the use of my cargo hooks in the front of the bed, for when I haul my quad around.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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I'd say one of the in rail boxes unless you could find a wheel well box that opened the way you wanted it.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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thank you the advice, ended getting this used toolbox, that is 4ft wide, 2ft depth and 16 inch tall and fit well inside.


now i have to find the way to secure it inside so it doesnt move (or removed by somebody). im thinking in make a hole under it and secure to the bed, or maybe just better, to secure a couple of anchor eye bolts on it and secure with an small chain to the tie down points.

UPDATE: This is what i ended doing with it:


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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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I'd bolt it down through the bed. Yea its a pain and you are drilling into the bed, but to get it out not only would the lid have to be open, but someone else would have to crawl under the truck to hold the other side of the bolt which is hard to see someone taking that amount of time to get a toolbox.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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THis is one that I fancy. I figure that it will hold enough for me but YMMV. http://www.autoanything.com/truck-to...A3956A0A0.aspx
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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I hope you must first get one trailer where you can find a lot of space for your tools. The enclosed trailer will be perfect for you as I also have the same one. I have also fix all my tools at the trailer. In the market you can find different trailer big, small, medium all those and you have to choose the one of your need.
Enclosed trailers are the one with a big space in it where you can even fit all the basic needs if you are traveling a long distance for a vacation. If you have a enclosed trailer then you might not need help of the movers when you are trying to move to new apartment, flat or house. So enclosed trailer will be perfect for your tools and other stuff to keep in.
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