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Toolbox completed and installed.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sgrappone, Apr 7, 2010.

  1. Apr 7, 2010 at 5:02 AM
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    sgrappone

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    After only about 4 weeks I finally got my toolbox back from having it sprayed. Got it installed yesterday. A few before and after pictures. What you think?

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  2. Apr 7, 2010 at 5:05 AM
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    Thanks! Keeping it low profile was my goal in this project and I'm stoked as to how it turned out.
     
  3. Apr 7, 2010 at 5:14 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    moncks corner....nice. should be moving in there first week of may....

    anywho, the box looks good. i wouldnt mind getting one like that if i ever get a shell
     
  4. Apr 7, 2010 at 5:21 AM
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    looks about as good as a big ole junky box can look i guess.

    would look alot better without it. makes me glad i dont have to carry stupid wrenches and crap with me.
     
  5. Apr 7, 2010 at 7:34 AM
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    I would prefer to not have one but I need it to carry plumbing tools since I do side work often. Also works out great during hunting season!
     
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    how is that thing secured? i can't see anything in the pic that it could attach to.

    also which box did you get? or did you fab it?
     
  7. Apr 7, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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    Hows the house coming along? It's being built off cypress gardens if remember correctly?
     
  8. Apr 7, 2010 at 7:37 AM
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    Looks good Rag! I leave for Camp Shelby this weekend so I will have to check it out next month.
     
  9. Apr 7, 2010 at 7:47 AM
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    I got two 1.5" pieces of squared aluminum cut at 19.5" long and bolted them to the wheel wells. I used the 1.5" pieces to raise the box slightly. Then placed the toolbox on them and ran 4 screws thru the box into the 1.5" aluminum. It's a Better Built box that was made for the Ford Ranger Splash. I picked up the box off craigslist for $80 and had it sprayed before I installed it. Got it sprayed for $60. Beats buying a new one. I have about $180 in it total.
     
  10. Apr 7, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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    Thx! Have fun at Shelby. We'll see you next month.
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...

    yep...thats it. should close on the 30th. i think all they have left is the driveways, sod, appliances, and flooring
     
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    Yeah God forbid you would have to use your truck as intended. It's a shame when a truck is used for working and not as a fashion accessory...... /sarcasm. Have you ever worked a day in your life?


    I like it op I have been wondering what boxes would fit our trucks, thanks.
     
  13. Apr 7, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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    That sucks, Camp Shelby is a shit hole.
     
  14. Apr 7, 2010 at 10:43 AM
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    Sounds great bud! We'll have to get the local TW members together for a mini mod day when you get settled in. Doesn't seem to be many around here though.
     
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    No problem.
     
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    Couldn't agree more. I had to go there last year in June..., you know is bad when a base hardly gets cell phone signals!
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    definately. one kid in the area was wanting help installing 5100s, then we have c17guy wanting to do EVERYTHING...haha. i hope to get the garage set up soon after moving in
     
  18. Apr 7, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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    I think it looks good, I wouldn't mind having one but at the same time it's nice to have full access to the length of the bed
     
  19. Apr 8, 2010 at 3:09 AM
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    Thanks! I like having the full bed also but loading and unloading tools gets old fast....so I have learned to except the slight inconvenience for functionality.
     
  20. Apr 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM
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    what do you use your truck for?
     

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