Crossbed Toolboxes

[RyanMerrick]

Hey guys,

Any suggestions on toolboxes for the bed of the truck? Here's the 3 i'm leaning towards...


http://www.dewalt.com/tools/vehicle...actor-single-lid-crossover-boxes-dcs70lp.aspx

http://www.cpodeltatruckboxes.com/d...verado 1997&prefn2=lidStyle&prefv2=Single Lid

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200336212_200336212


Still new to owning a pickup so any suggestions would be helpful
Thanks

 

[Rewind]

All three of those are pretty good boxes. I have a Delta that I just got (free) but it's not low profile. I think low profile is the way to go for sure.

 

[JollyGreen]

From experience you're better off getting a box with a push button open, not the handle style. The vast majority of toolboxes have the handles, and are a major POS. The rivets holding the handle on pull out over time. Overall the build quality of the latches is subpar. If you've got a dealer nearby go check out a weatherguard. You'll see what I mean.

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[LoudnLifted88]

they all look like nice boxes i personaly have a delta box and love it.... have you thought about buying a used box on craigslist i paid 50 bucks for my box and its a deep box

 

[RyanMerrick]

Thanks for the input, Craigslist is great but low profile boxes are rarely listed on there unfortunately

I would love to go with Weatherguard, especially since they are a local company here in the Chicago area. The downside is that a similar box from Weatherguard costs about 3 times more than the 3 I listed ($820 vs. $250-300).....I won't deny that the Weatherguard is higher quality though. It's just a bit too pricey for me.

 

[94Sierra4x4]

My suggestion is to go for a double lid. Open from each side, no getting into the bed of your truck, to open the box.

Believe my pop's has a DeeZee on his 2010 Silverado, it's nice.
Mine's old, the rivets pulled out on the latches, I replaced rivets with screws.. no problems after that. Hydraulic arms gave out a while ago, replaced with an appropriate sized stick to prop the lid open when needed, lmao.

 

[ChrisAU]

UWS has always been my favorite.

 

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UWS has always been my favorite.

I really like those too!!!!

Wetherguards are really nice to, with a really nice price tag to go along with them. IMHO not practical for the average Joe.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

All three of those are pretty good boxes. I have a Delta that I just got (free) but it's not low profile. I think low profile is the way to go for sure.

I agree, if I didn't score a $700 box for 60, I woulda held out for a low profile.

I'm cheap so I just watched craigslist until I found something I liked. Theres so many out there you should be able to score a deal.

My suggestion is to go for a double lid. Open from each side, no getting into the bed of your truck, to open the box.

Believe my pop's has a DeeZee on his 2010 Silverado, it's nice.
Mine's old, the rivets pulled out on the latches, I replaced rivets with screws.. no problems after that. Hydraulic arms gave out a while ago, replaced with an appropriate sized stick to prop the lid open when needed, lmao.

New gas springs, $33 on ebay.. well worth it IMO.

 

[Horns]

I would personally get a below the bed rail dewalt box.