500 MJ Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Anyone have experience with good ones and bad ones? I've never bought one and don't know if you buy them to fit your truck or just look for the right dimensions you want. Do they make these in stainless steel rather than aluminum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4play Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 As I recall, they are generic fit. 1 size for small trucks, another for full size (it's been a while since I last looked). I have had them on full size trucks before. You may get the choice of a solid top or a split top. I highly reccomend the solid top. They can be opened from either side and have no gaps that can leak. :cheers: Every split top I've had eventually leaked. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimore11 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have been happy with mine. Its about 19x20x47 and sits down in the box nicely. Its made by Knaack/Weather Guard. I would guess its model 674-5 http://www.knaacksecure.com/content.cfm ... gory_id=15 Shop around I picked it up on Craigslist for $125 but that took procrastination... I mean patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 As I recall, they are generic fit. 1 size for small trucks, another for full size (it's been a while since I last looked). x2, but some are shallow and some are deep (more like a job-box). I've got a shallow Delta box on mine, and I'm still able to slide things under it, up to about 12" high, the whole way to the front of the bed. That's a plus when hauling lumber or garden-type tools with long handles. The only downside is that it's damn near impossible to get the area in front of the wheelwells cleaned out after hauling a load of soil/gravel/mulch etc... once you empty the load out. That's a 235/75 spare in there under the box (along with a bunch of other crap :D ) It just fits under....I know a 31" isn't gonna fit :cry: Jeff Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have two, you can come and get one. Ones a plastic delta, I don't have a key for that one. The nicer one is metal, but it needs the spot welds on the hinges repaired with some pop rivets. I have the key for that one. metal one plastic one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 i use to have one of those delta plastic ones. i took it back and got a refund. the latch part pulled too hard and shreded the plastic that was holding it all together. the plastic ones are also known to sweat bad in the humidity, ture or not i am not sure. i only had mine for one month in winter. i will get some pics of my new one once i get my 91 here. it looks like the ones we have used in our K-10s for years here on the farm. i will have to get brands and stuff but the one in our K-10 now is over 12 years old, still without any problems. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just make sure it's black diamond plate: 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 SOUTHLAKEMJ, do you know the dimensions on that tool box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjr Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 87manche how much do you want for the metal box, and where in ohio are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 it looks like the ones we have used in our K-10s for years here on the farm. i will have to get brands and stuff but the one in our K-10 now is over 12 years old, still without any problems. Let me know what brand it is ASAP, I'm the kind of guy that likes to only buy things once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 it looks like the ones we have used in our K-10s for years here on the farm. i will have to get brands and stuff but the one in our K-10 now is over 12 years old, still without any problems. Let me know what brand it is ASAP, I'm the kind of guy that likes to only buy things once. i will go look and see if i can find a brand on it. all the decals are gone, we took them off when it was new. lol. i think there should be a label inside though so i will look and see if they have on MJ size on their site maybe. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Awesome, I'd prefer to get a polished one because I have plans on getting a chrome front for mine. What would be sweet would be to get a stainless one rather than polished aluminum but I haven't seen any out there yet... :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
square Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I have has two plastic one with two of my MJ's the I do not think they open wide enf to fix things in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Awesome, I'd prefer to get a polished one because I have plans on getting a chrome front for mine. What would be sweet would be to get a stainless one rather than polished aluminum but I haven't seen any out there yet... :brows: The beauty of aluminum is that you can move it around yourself. I felt like the incredible hulk when I lifted that damn thing into my bed Dimensions of mine: 60" x 20" x 13.5" (deep). I got it used for $50. One latch doesnt work but it locks with a master lock. I've even mounted my CB antenna on it. :brows: I love the darn thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 87manche how much do you want for the metal box, and where in ohio are you? call it $25 if you come and get it. Maybe free if you got any random spare parts. I'm in AShland, it's where 250 meets 71. About 2 hours from toledo. We could make arrangments to meet up near toledo. I got some friends up there I been meaning to visit anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 87manche how much do you want for the metal box, and where in ohio are you? call it $25 if you come and get it. Maybe free if you got any random spare parts. I'm in AShland, it's where 250 meets 71. About 2 hours from toledo. We could make arrangments to meet up near toledo. I got some friends up there I been meaning to visit anyway. or you both could come meet at my place in marion (about 30mins away from delaware and 1hr away from ashland) instead of going clear to toledo. i will be getting tons of spare parts next week that you both can look through and buy. 87manche can bring the toolbox and bdjr can get a toolbox and front coils. lol. :D Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Let me know what brand it is ASAP, I'm the kind of guy that likes to only buy things once. ok i found a sticker. it is a Delta Champion single lid and it was bought back in 94. the only thing we have done to it is replace the pistons about 1yr ago. the rest of the box works and looks great. just need to get one MJ size which you can look up on their site or use some of the sizes posted on here and just go to lowes and take your tape with ya. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 :bowdown: Thanks a bunch, I'm get to it and get 'er in before the snow flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 :bowdown: Thanks a bunch, I'm get to it and get 'er in before the snow flies. not a problem, this is why we are here. :D Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Let me know what brand it is ASAP, I'm the kind of guy that likes to only buy things once. ok i found a sticker. it is a Delta Champion single lid and it was bought back in 94. the only thing we have done to it is replace the pistons about 1yr ago. the rest of the box works and looks great. just need to get one MJ size which you can look up on their site or use some of the sizes posted on here and just go to lowes and take your tape with ya. Alex that could be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Let me know what brand it is ASAP, I'm the kind of guy that likes to only buy things once. ok i found a sticker. it is a Delta Champion single lid and it was bought back in 94. the only thing we have done to it is replace the pistons about 1yr ago. the rest of the box works and looks great. just need to get one MJ size which you can look up on their site or use some of the sizes posted on here and just go to lowes and take your tape with ya. Alex that could be done. what? taking his tape to lowes or meeting at my place. lol Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I clicked the wrong quote button. I meant about meeting at your place. If he's coming down there to get parts I could drop this toolbox off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I clicked the wrong quote button. I meant about meeting at your place. If he's coming down there to get parts I could drop this toolbox off. not a problem. we just need to figure out when and if it is going to happen for sure. my 86 is gone so all the parts and my 91 should be here sometime this week i hope. so this weekend might work or whenever. the only day that won't work is friday for me. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I work 9-5 through the week and have to work this saturday. I'm off next weekend. I could also swing by one evening after work, it's abour 40 minuted for me to drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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