Truck Tool boxes

[jrisingmoon]

It's time to get a tool box for my truck but I'm not sure where to spend my money and I also don't know what to look for. Metal is a must but between steel or aluminum I'm not sure which to choose. Boxes will be carrying power saws and other tools so watrer and weather protection is critical. Can be 70" long at the widest.

What experience has anyone had with boxes?

 

[Russ]

I have an aluminum Delta. It hinges at the front of the bed. While the aluminum is nice and shinny, it will leave black streaks down the side of the my truck, its white and it only take a few days for the black streaks to show up. If I were to buy another one, i would opt of a center hinge arrangement to make it easier to get to the tools from the side. I find myself climbing into the bed of the truck more often to get stuff at the center of the box. I would go with a painted steel next time. Russ

 

[tractorman86]

check out Trucktrunks my oldman has one in his superduty and it is tough as nails and seals out the weather pretty well! a little expensive but well worth it in my oppinion!

 

[Towboss]

we have these

 

[jharvey]

Robert, that's cool, where did you get it, MFG, Price, come on now don't hold back.

 

[rubberfish]

That rear one is kind of a cool idea.
Someone was using their noodle when they thought
up that shape and style. Works with a fifth wheel too.

 

[TheBAT]

I have a lund in mine...

 

[zx2]

This is what I am using. I have a good $5 grand in tools in it. It is big and heavy and will be harder to open w/ crow bar then a lot of the shinny ones. I am not caring about the looks just about keeping my tools in my possesion.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=195894-76354-195894&lpage=none

 

[ripsaw]

I have been pretty happy with my UWS. I have this one in black powdercoat. The low profile is real nice.

http://www.unitedweldingservices.com/blue_low_profile.html

 

[027.3]

Hey zx2, I have that same box welded to my trailer, its a rock solid box for sure. Kelly

 

[reklund]

Might check out tuffyproducts.com They've got a few cool ideas for storage.