No-drill tool box mounting
12-21-2008, 02:54 AM
#12
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Just some thoughts, Have you ever thought what would happen if you had an accident?
That box will turn into a 500 LB missile and could kill you, someone else or damage another vehicle.
What about if you have a sudden stop and hit something it would toss that box up and crush the passenger compartment of your truck
That box will turn into a 500 LB missile and could kill you, someone else or damage another vehicle.
What about if you have a sudden stop and hit something it would toss that box up and crush the passenger compartment of your truck
12-21-2008, 07:39 AM
#13
Senior Member
You would be surprised at what can happen. Take into consideration what if your truck over turns or flips on it's side
If unexpected things didn't happen I wouldn't have a Job.
Just a few weeks ago my heavy rescue squad responded to a truck over an embankment. the truck (SUV) was coming down a hill and slid on a sheet of black ice and hit the guard rail and flipped down a 30 foot embankment resting upside down on a concrete pipe
If unexpected things didn't happen I wouldn't have a Job.
Just a few weeks ago my heavy rescue squad responded to a truck over an embankment. the truck (SUV) was coming down a hill and slid on a sheet of black ice and hit the guard rail and flipped down a 30 foot embankment resting upside down on a concrete pipe
12-21-2008, 02:06 PM
#14
Senior Member
At least in Florida we don't have to deal with black ice. But you'd just have to see the box.
We cannot move it at all unless we seriously reduce the weight in it. It is pretty much glued to the sides of the truck because of the weight in it and the foam.
And if we get in an accident where a 500lb+ tool box is likely to catapult across an area, then short of welding it in place i dont think anything would stop it
We cannot move it at all unless we seriously reduce the weight in it. It is pretty much glued to the sides of the truck because of the weight in it and the foam.
And if we get in an accident where a 500lb+ tool box is likely to catapult across an area, then short of welding it in place i dont think anything would stop it
12-22-2008, 03:26 PM
#17
Redneck engineerin'
I have to agree that bolting down the tool box is the best way. I carry a lot of tools in my box and would hate to see what happened if it slid around. I have to admit though jdub that you have some great engineering going with the box mount. Glad to see someone came up with something different.
12-22-2008, 05:04 PM
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I put a crossbed box in my dead-sexy '05 F150 today and did it without drilling any holes in bed rails. When I had Chevy or Dodge trucks I didn't really care, but this being an F-Series...well, I'm sure I'm not the only one on this site reluctant to go drilling holes in my truck. There's another piece of heavy steel angle in the middle of the box for the transverse rods to attach to. I used all 5/16" material, but I'm gonna keep an eye on to see if I have to go bigger. I don't really like the aluminum turnbuckles either, but that's all Lowe's had. If I have any issues with this mounting technique I'll let you know.
01-19-2009, 10:08 AM
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New hardware for no-drill toolbox mounting
Just some info for anyone using cobble-jockey mounts to avoid drilling holes in your truck... check out a new product called Speed Latch. It's a small package of mounting hardware that's incredibly simple to install PLUS you can flip a couple of levers and take your box out in a few seconds anytime you need more box room. They are in a few Tractor Supply stores in TX, but it's easier to just order it online at www.speedlatch.net. Check it out and you'll thank me! (Can't believe the box manufacturers don't give everyone SpeedLatch to use when they buy a box.)
