Truck bed storage boxes

[kristof]

Anyone installed truck bed storage boxes like this one below?


Does it make the bed narrower? Asking because I transport plywood and drywall sheets a lot and don't want to loose the 4ft between wheels.

 

[LateToTheParty]

I had the Undercover brand in my 4th gen for a while, but after bouncing it around a couple of hunting seasons the plastic broke to the point it was no longer usable. I then removed and repurposed the hinge and latch hardware to mount a surplus ammo can in the same manor. Neither consumed any of the usable width, so drywall/plywood/OSB, etc. sheets still fit with no issues.

 

[ThreeBearsHD]

I considered them, but went with the larger 60" aluminum one since I wanted to stow larger items. I'm installing a second one later today and will be able to still haul my ATV in the back.

 

[kristof]

I considered them, but went with the larger 60" aluminum one since I wanted to stow larger items. I'm installing a second one later today and will be able to still haul my ATV in the back.

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Never seen those before. But I still would like to use a cover on my bed

 

[kristof]

I had the Undercover brand in my 4th gen for a while, but after bouncing it around a couple of hunting seasons the plastic broke to the point it was no longer usable. I then removed and repurposed the hinge and latch hardware to mount a surplus ammo can in the same manor. Neither consumed any of the usable width, so drywall/plywood/OSB, etc. sheets still fit with no issues.

I hunt also so thank you for the feedback. I think my next RAM will have the ram boxes on each side

 

[whitexc]

Anyone installed truck bed storage boxes like this one below?
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Does it make the bed narrower? Asking because I transport plywood and drywall sheets a lot and don't want to loose the 4ft between wheels.

I have the Amazon version after shopping them a bit. All the bracketry appeared to be similar but maybe it isn’t(cheaper metal). It mounts to the truck bed via self tappers that you have to keep an eye on. I’ve also had to weld the bracket and fix the bottom of the box where the rod moves and hits the closing mechanism. My truck is pretty much a pavement princess so if you do much more and want to carry anything substantial this may not be for you. That said, it’s four+ years old and still doing its thing. It does not interfere with the bed width between the wells nor my 5th wheel in any way.

Note: I had some heavy chain and other big shtuff I was likely to never use so I reduced it to some straps, gloves and small hitch parts after the repairs. All good since then.


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[johnmyster]

I wish these were a thing for the Ram.

 

[Jmonty]

I wish these were a thing for the Ram.

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Well those are awesome! Who makes that so we can all pester them for Ram version

 

[johnmyster]

Well those are awesome! Who makes that so we can all pester them for Ram version

Dunno. Only seen them for GMs. But if you find out, I'll buy one.

 

[Jmonty]

I tried some searching and all I can find is Chevy selling them not even a vendor. That sucks cause thats a great design.

 

[sstoner911]

I have the Crossbody Wedge tool box from Chandler - its not cheap but it will be the last tool box you ever need to buy. The construction is SOLID! Should fit under an above the rail bed cover.

12 Gauge HD Crossbody Wedge Carbon Steel Toolbox

The Crossbody Wedge Toolbox has an updated Commercial-Grade One-Piece Gasket and is built of Chandler's distinctive 12-Gauge Carbon Steel.

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