Retrax Cover Or Tool Box

[ISurvivedNMU]

Im having a tough time with this one..... I used to have a retrax on my chevy, and I loved it..... But I like the looks of alum tool boxes... Here is my choice.. $800 for a retrax.... OR $200 for a large alum tool box with the rails on the top..... Here is the truck.... What do ya think would look better.... Cause I can make both of them do what I need to do...

 

[Mike]

Unless money is of no concern what-so-ever, that seems like a no-brainer to me.

 

[Whit]

Brian, I dont know what a retrax is??? but just guessing its some kinda taneau cover? your truck looks good man Looks like a short box? Things to consider if you go with a tool box.........dont get the kind that ride on top of the bed rails if you tow a 5er as it wont clear when you turn, also if you do have a short box you will have minium clearence for your 5th wheel of gooseneck ball with a toolbox installed, also if you go with a toolbox, consider getting the fueltank/toolbox combo.

Cheers, Kevin

 

[ISurvivedNMU]

My thoughts have been, get the tool box and save some money for larger tires...... But that retrax rocks... Its just sooooooo expensive Im having a hard time with it......

 

[Whit]

Brian, buy what you want.......you only live once! If you dont you will regrett it. just tell the wife it will inprove economy and pay for itself within a couple years, my wife thinks my truck gets 50 mpg, she says if I dont drive it that I hafta go siphone out a few gallons so it wont overflow and make a mess

Cheers, Kevin

 

[Max Power]

Do both. Retrax will make a custom cover to go behind your tool box.

You can go with the tool box if you want but I guarantee you will spend the money on a retrax later. Once you have one you can't live without one.

 

[ISurvivedNMU]

what about the pace edwards bedcover.. Its electronic open and close... has a lot of cool features.....

 

[Max Power]

Piece of sh*t. Don't waste your money.

 

[ISurvivedNMU]

Gotcha..... Looks like I will be calling ya in a bit....

 

[swanee]

How about this?

http://www.diamondbackaccessories.com/db.asp?page=products_tc

 

[hheynow]

I've got a Sears Craftman Aluminum cross the bed tool box P/N 959887. It's 18" deep and allows me 8" of vertical storage beneath it...should I need to carry sheets of plywood or sheetrock. It was about $269.00. Do I see a 6' bed in your new truck? If so, return it immediately!!!