54bobby Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 what models or size tool boxes are you guys using if any? i don't want a cap but need a place to lock up my stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 My neighbor just gave me this one today. Gull wing Delta box. Not sure if I'm going to use it or not tho... NOTE: it's just sitting in the bed, not mounted or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 In 2006 the GF bought herself a new Dakota. A couple days later we went to Auto Zone and got a tool box for it. 2 days later she decided she didn't like the Dakota so traded it in for a 1500. I removed the box and it sat it behind the garage until about a month ago, I mounted it on my DD, '87MJ. Perfect fit. Only thing I don't like is the lid is full length, hinged in front. I would have preferred one with 2 lids, each one opening from the side, hinged in the middle. Also would have preferred one with the tray in it that slides from side to side. Pics tomorrow. It's dark an cold out now. As promised. Also there seems to be a tray in it. Mind must be slipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I use the aluminum Tractor Supply one. Same issues as jimoshel with the single lid but not as much as an issue since mine is all the way in the back of the bed (running a roll bar so no space up front). It's help up well to my abuse being overloaded but is starting to crack around the edges but I have atleast 300lbs of crap in it and go wheeling with it full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I always thought I would prefer the side mounted boxes over the across the bed ones. Not give up any bed space. Any one has any experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hey Jim You can find those trays at Lowes for around $20 or so IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I have a bedside box on my K2500. Love it. Holds what I need and I retain almost all of the bed space (it doesn't go any further into the bed space than the wheel well), alot more than my previous 'cross the headboard box I had. You can also reach ALL of the box versus the 'cross the headboard kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willi2ds Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I use a "porkchop" box that sits over the wheel well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Now that's what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrpoole Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 i think not only should it be what tool box you have but id be mor interested of whats in it personally i got the same box as @MtnClimber with the content being -craftsman 94 piece tool kit -bag o random tools -jumper cables -shovel -axe -jacket and blanket whats in yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I use a "porkchop" box that sits over the wheel well tool box and rollbar at once (without being against tailgate) :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I'll take a pic of mine tomorrow. It's just one of those locking plastic boxes with latches, called a tuffbox. Holds my tow straps, shovel, spare parts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Inside mine are (I'm sure I'll forget some): Hydraulic jack Bottle jack Scissor jack (you can never have enough jacks) 2 gallons of coolant (goes up to 3 or 4 if I'm going wheeling) 2 quarts of ATF 4 quarts of 75W90 (manual trans and diffs) 2 quarts of brake fluid 2 gallons of oil Drain pan Hard brake line and fuel line with compression fittings 2 spare extended soft lines Bunch of spare hose clamps, hoses, serp belt, permatex, etc... (forget all what I have in that box) 3 spare u-joints (1310, 1310/1350, 1350) 4 full strips (~15 sockets each) of 1/4" sockets, two deep and two shallow, one of each metric and SAE 4 full strips of 3/8" sockets, same as above 4 full strips of 1/2" sockets, same as above 8 ratchets (2 1/4", 4 3/8", 2 1/2") 2 full sets of wrenches (1 SAE and 1 metic) A bunch of pliers, pry bars, torx bits and various other little pieces My Jeep is pretty much a mobile repair vehicle. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Inside mine are (I'm sure I'll forget some): Hydraulic jack Bottle jack Scissor jack (you can never have enough jacks) 2 gallons of coolant (goes up to 3 or 4 if I'm going wheeling) 2 quarts of ATF 4 quarts of 75W90 (manual trans and diffs) 2 quarts of brake fluid 2 gallons of oil Drain pan Hard brake line and fuel line with compression fittings 2 spare extended soft lines Bunch of spare hose clamps, hoses, serp belt, permatex, etc... (forget all what I have in that box) 3 spare u-joints (1310, 1310/1350, 1350) 4 full strips (~15 sockets each) of 1/4" sockets, two deep and two shallow, one of each metric and SAE 4 full strips of 3/8" sockets, same as above 4 full strips of 1/2" sockets, same as above 8 ratchets (2 1/4", 4 3/8", 2 1/2") 2 full sets of wrenches (1 SAE and 1 metic) A bunch of pliers, pry bars, torx bits and various other little pieces My Jeep is pretty much a mobile repair vehicle. :D Better to have and not need, right? :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Here's what I'm using. I don't remember the dimensions, but it has more than enough room for my crap. I keep a tool bag behind the seat and a bigger tool box in the bed box. I'm going to mount a jerry can for fuel on the pass. Side and a plastic jug for water on the drivers side. I have a 60pc black and Decker tool kit with ratchets, wrenched, drill bits, pliers, cordless drill, etc. that folds up in a case behind the seat. In the box: Fluids (4qts oil, 4qts trans, gear oil, 1gal washer fluid, 1 gal antifreeze) Recovery straps (4x30 30,000lb) 2 ton floor jack Folding shovel Jumper cables Tool bag with wiring/electrical stuff Tool box with cresents, pipe wrench, small sledge, 1/2" socket set, etc. Hand held spotlight Blanket Hatchet Small chainsaw Bow saw Different lengths of rope and cord Ratchets straps 2 firestarter logs Probably forgetting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Better to have and not need, right? :thumbsup: You won't believe how many times I've used this stuff on the trail. My buddy and I both tend to break stuff the oddest stuff. Forgot about the 4"x30' 30,000lb recovery strap, cheapo 10k tow strap (never know when you need a second one and I got this one for free), few ratchet straps, few bungie cords, folding shovel, spare Dana 60 hubs, picks, glass cleaner, rags, spare wiper arm and blades (I've broken wiper arms on the trial before). That's the majority of it now, sure I'm still missing some! This all doesn't include a few quarts of water, the fire extinguisher, spare clothes and a few things of munchies inside the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbyDoo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 here's how mines setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 here's how mines setup nice. whats it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Says Kobalt on it so I'm guessing Lowe's :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbyDoo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yea its a bed side box mounted in the bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Inside mine are (I'm sure I'll forget some):Hydraulic jack Bottle jack Scissor jack (you can never have enough jacks) 2 gallons of coolant (goes up to 3 or 4 if I'm going wheeling) 2 quarts of ATF 4 quarts of 75W90 (manual trans and diffs) 2 quarts of brake fluid 2 gallons of oil Drain pan Hard brake line and fuel line with compression fittings 2 spare extended soft lines Bunch of spare hose clamps, hoses, serp belt, permatex, etc... (forget all what I have in that box) 3 spare u-joints (1310, 1310/1350, 1350) 4 full strips (~15 sockets each) of 1/4" sockets, two deep and two shallow, one of each metric and SAE 4 full strips of 3/8" sockets, same as above 4 full strips of 1/2" sockets, same as above 8 ratchets (2 1/4", 4 3/8", 2 1/2") 2 full sets of wrenches (1 SAE and 1 metic) A bunch of pliers, pry bars, torx bits and various other little pieces My Jeep is pretty much a mobile repair vehicle. :D How much does all this weigh? Holy smokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yea looks like it would be from lowes here's how mines setup I see VA plates there. What part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbyDoo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Richmond area but wheel all the way to pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbyDoo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Richmond area but wheel all the way to pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think if I were putting in a bedside box, I'd put it on the passenger side. That way, one, it's opposite the fuel tank for weight distribution, and two, if you're at the side of the road, it's away from traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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