What kind of toolbox should i get

Offroadjunkie · 11-04-2009, 03:21 PM

Im looking to buy a saddle tool box (also known as a crossover). i would appreciate any recommendations, brands where to buy or whatever. Im located in sacramento if you have a specific dealer you like.

the one i like is the weather guard because it has side locks, i dont want to be leaning over my truck bed to unlock my tool box. Also they make black and that is the only color i find acceptable, i hate chrome with a passion. Another feature i like is that it is 24'' deep with gives 15.1 cubic feet of storage space. I also like how it goes straight down and does not bottle neck (in my mind if im going to loose 2 feet of bed space i want as much of that in my tool box). I also want a single lid

Reason i dont just go out and buy a weather guard is they are very pricey. Like $ 700+ for the one i like, and thats not including any accessories.

So what would you guys recommend?

thanks,
marc

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ChadsRam · 11-04-2009, 03:28 PM

UWS makes a nice toolbox

UWS - Truck Accessories

Have had one in my last two trucks, very solid and many sizes are available.

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jetfuel394 · 11-04-2009, 03:31 PM

pro-tech

its pricy but good quality and built very sturdy u wont b buying another in 2-3 yrs. mine is 6yrs old and no issues.

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Offroadjunkie · 11-04-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChadsRam

UWS makes a nice toolbox

UWS - Truck Accessories

Have had one in my last two trucks, very solid and many sizes are available.

they might make nice tool boxes but it looks like their latches are in the truck bed and i dont want that. if i was 6'4 that would work i guess but im not that tall lol

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Offroadjunkie · 11-04-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetfuel394

pro-tech

its pricy but good quality and built very sturdy u wont b buying another in 2-3 yrs. mine is 6yrs old and no issues.

dont see a black option (not really wanting to pay for a box to be powder coated black) and their latches

actually i found a guy here in denver with a used weatherguard for sale that i might pick up... i will just have to have it rekeyed and then sand it down and paint it black i guess

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**IC-Smoke** · 11-04-2009, 08:48 PM

WEATHERGUARD!!!

Im kicking myself for not buying one of these 10 years ago when I bought my first box

I know they are high dollar but they are top quality!!

I found this sucker on Craigslist for $100 the kid didnt know what he had! I spent another $100 on rhino liner to keep my tooks free from the aluminum chalk, and added a custom can holder that works awesome!

(old pics... its full of tools now)

(has both latches now...)

I have been itching to buy a new one at TSC since they are 20% off but Ill wait till summer

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Offroadjunkie · 11-04-2009, 08:57 PM

trust me i know weatherguard is tough. my dad has a couple boxes he still uses from the late 80s (i think thats when point is they are really old).

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DedDuk · 11-05-2009, 11:51 AM

get a steel one not aluminum. the aluminum has a oil in the metal that will seap onto everything in your box turning it lt gray. also, on the weatherguard, i would get the low profile. their wide box is a big box and takes up alot of your back window viewing area

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Offroadjunkie · 11-05-2009, 12:01 PM

cool thanks for the info. Honestly i cant see much out of my rear mirror anyway. Most of the time my truck is driven my rock crawler is behind it. But i will definitely take that into consideration

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cummins04.5handshaker · 11-05-2009, 12:09 PM

I've got a JoBox black diamond plate goldwing design. Got it for the low low and had it for 2yrs and never an issue. I went with gold wing design b/c i run a single stack on the passenger side. I've not been able to locate that style tool box anywhere. I guess I got lucky. Haha

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**IC-Smoke** · 11-10-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DedDuk

get a steel one not aluminum. the aluminum has a oil in the metal that will seap onto everything in your box turning it lt gray. also, on the weatherguard, i would get the low profile. their wide box is a big box and takes up alot of your back window viewing area

I have the wide box and it doesnt block any view of the bed from the mirrors. I dont think I could go back to a standard width box again. I can fit all sorts of tools in there and still have room!

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1990 W350 4x4 LE std cab auto Project Restoration
2001 2500 4x4 3rd gen head, Twin Turbo, DTT trans, Monster pump
2006 2500 4x4 Smarty JR, H2's, B&W, AFE, 5" exhaust, meyer plow

Sandaholic · 11-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetfuel394

pro-tech

its pricy but good quality and built very sturdy u wont b buying another in 2-3 yrs. mine is 6yrs old and no issues.

Dude I'm with you Pro-Tech is quality. Had mine since 2004, so 6 years as well. I imagine this box will last me the life of the truck, no exaggeration.

If I had to have a steel box, weather guard would probably get the nod. I've heard nothing but good things about them from contractors I've worked with over the years.

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Offroadjunkie Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 268 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Offroadjunkie's Truck Pics	What kind of toolbox should i get Im looking to buy a saddle tool box (also known as a crossover). i would appreciate any recommendations, brands where to buy or whatever. Im located in sacramento if you have a specific dealer you like. the one i like is the weather guard because it has side locks, i dont want to be leaning over my truck bed to unlock my tool box. Also they make black and that is the only color i find acceptable, i hate chrome with a passion. Another feature i like is that it is 24'' deep with gives 15.1 cubic feet of storage space. I also like how it goes straight down and does not bottle neck (in my mind if im going to loose 2 feet of bed space i want as much of that in my tool box). I also want a single lid Reason i dont just go out and buy a weather guard is they are very pricey. Like $ 700+ for the one i like, and thats not including any accessories. So what would you guys recommend? thanks, marc __________________ 1998.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 5speed only cold air intake, 50hp injectors, 3 piece manifold for now. Came with bags that are not hooked up

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jetfuel394 Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 522 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jetfuel394's Truck Pics	pro-techits pricy but good quality and built very sturdy u wont b buying another in 2-3 yrs. mine is 6yrs old and no issues. __________________ 04.5 2500 Q/C edge hot juice w/att. 100hp sticks rips billet trans,a/d150,stg1cp3 s/ 64turbo w/5"t/back straight pipe,afe cai,8" lift,37 coopers on helo wheels,traction bars,s/s st.support,nav/vid w/surround. thx to rip at source diesel.

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11-04-2009, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChadsRam Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Windsor, MD Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts ChadsRam's Truck Pics	UWS makes a nice toolbox UWS - Truck Accessories Have had one in my last two trucks, very solid and many sizes are available. __________________ 2007 5.9 CTD Ram 2500 Quad Cab Short Bed, Bighorn Edition 4 Speed Auto

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IC-Smoke MI Chapter President Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: HUDSON, MI Posts: 5,225 Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts IC-Smoke's Truck Pics	WEATHERGUARD!!! Im kicking myself for not buying one of these 10 years ago when I bought my first box I know they are high dollar but they are top quality!! I found this sucker on Craigslist for $100 the kid didnt know what he had! I spent another $100 on rhino liner to keep my tooks free from the aluminum chalk, and added a custom can holder that works awesome! (old pics... its full of tools now) (has both latches now...) I have been itching to buy a new one at TSC since they are 20% off but Ill wait till summer __________________ IAN COLEMAN - President Great Lakes CUMMINS Crew 1990 W350 4x4 LE std cab auto *Project Restoration* 2001 2500 4x4 3rd gen head, Twin Turbo, DTT trans, Monster pump 2006 2500 4x4 Smarty JR, H2's, B&W, AFE, 5" exhaust, meyer plow

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Offroadjunkie Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 268 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Offroadjunkie's Truck Pics	trust me i know weatherguard is tough. my dad has a couple boxes he still uses from the late 80s (i think thats when point is they are really old). __________________ 1998.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 5speed only cold air intake, 50hp injectors, 3 piece manifold for now. Came with bags that are not hooked up

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DedDuk Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts DedDuk's Truck Pics	get a steel one not aluminum. the aluminum has a oil in the metal that will seap onto everything in your box turning it lt gray. also, on the weatherguard, i would get the low profile. their wide box is a big box and takes up alot of your back window viewing area __________________ Silver 2006 SLT 4 Door 4X4, 3500 Long Bed, LONE STAR EDITION. Custom 20" Wheels, Front and Rear Bumpers. Black Tool Box on Black Diamond Plate Rail Covers.5.9 Stock Cummins.

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Offroadjunkie Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 268 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Offroadjunkie's Truck Pics	cool thanks for the info. Honestly i cant see much out of my rear mirror anyway. Most of the time my truck is driven my rock crawler is behind it. But i will definitely take that into consideration __________________ 1998.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 5speed only cold air intake, 50hp injectors, 3 piece manifold for now. Came with bags that are not hooked up

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cummins04.5handshaker Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 815 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts cummins04.5handshaker's Truck Pics	I've got a JoBox black diamond plate goldwing design. Got it for the low low and had it for 2yrs and never an issue. I went with gold wing design b/c i run a single stack on the passenger side. I've not been able to locate that style tool box anywhere. I guess I got lucky. Haha __________________ 04.5 3/4 silver regcab LWB 4wd NV5600 got smarty and fuel supply and she breathes and farts better. Got injectors and valve springs waitn on turbo and head studs. 88.5 suzuki samurai crawler on FJ-40 axles locked up and goin on ebay...gonna miss her after 8yrs.