Truck Bed Tool Boxes

What are Truck Bed Tool Boxes?

If you live with your tools and drive a pickup, then you don't have to be told how important a truck bed toolbox is to provide ample, secure and secure storage for your business tools. But since many pickups lack storage space, even if you don't need tools to do your job, a toolbox is still useful for carrying equipment such as jumper cables, tie-downs, cargo nets, gloves, etc. Whether you're a tradesman looking to upgrade or increase capacity, or a truck owner looking for a storage room, our selection is so varied that you're sure to find a toolbox that's perfect for your needs.

Tools are a significant investment, and leaving them loose in a truck bed is just asking them to grow their legs and disappear, and to degrade and become useless from exposure to the elements, not to mention difficult to find when needed. The truck bed toolbox keeps tools secure, organized and easily accessible. We offer tool boxes for all types of trucks, from pick-ups to semi-trailers, as well as ATVs and golf carts, in the capacity to suit any number of tools or other equipment, in the styles of mounting in different locations, in your choice of finishing and construction, and with features to suit every budget.

The most traditional truck bed tool box is a crossover or cross-bed box, which rests on the bed rails just behind the cab. These boxes are available in standard, low-profile, narrow, wide, shallow and deep designs, with single and double lids, and in wedge shape or with corner or stair notches if the wheel needs to be cleared in the bed. To easily access the contents of the toolbox from the sides of your truck, choose a crossover with the gull wing lids that open to the sides. 

What Tools should I have inside My Toolbox?

• Screwdrivers - You should keep both a flat head with a single blade and a Phillips head with two blades in the shape of a cross in your toolbox. It is also useful to have an offset screwdriver on your hand, as the shaft is at a 90-degree angle and turns like the hands of a clock, allowing you to get into tight spaces that your straight counterpart may struggle to reach. Offset screwdrivers are also available in both flat and Phillips head variations.
• Wrenches - A wrench is probably one of the most useful and basic tools needed to maintain a car, so it's a good idea to keep at least one in your toolbox. Typically, they are available in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and metric measurements, with vehicles imported from the US requiring a mix of both, while European, British and other foreign models need a metric wrench.
• Gauges - There are several tools out there that can help you keep your car packed with the right amount of oil, fluid, air and pressure. The most useful ones include those for tyre pressure, as it helps you get in the habit of checking your wheels regularly, which is vital for safety and good fuel economy. Wire and taper sensor gauges are used to help 'gap' spark plugs, while compression gauges are used to check the pressure that builds in each cylinder as your engine runs.
• Flashlight - There are all sorts of flashlights on the market today, but it's hard to beat some of the aluminum machined jobs out there. Most common brand names offer conventional "D" cell flashlights with standard bulbs, or LED models with more lithium batteries for longer life. In either case, always be sure that the batteries are fresh. Keep a spare bulb in your toolbox — you never know when the bulb will expire.
• Jumper Cables - You can buy a fancy jump starter assembly or you can carry an old-fashioned set of booster cables. A quality auto parts store can help you out with the parts necessary to make up your own jumper cables.
• Tow Strap - Tow straps are more effective than towropes and tow chains. When rolled up, tow straps take up far less space. Today’s tow straps are like giant seat belts. When you hook up to a stuck car (or truck), the strap actually stretches a bit. The stretching helps to physically dislodge an immobilized vehicle.

Having a toolbox in your truck bed is an excellent idea. After all, prevention is better than cure. It pays to be prepared when you are sidelined when your car suddenly decides to stop working. These tools can help you fix things or, at the very least, get you to the nearest mechanic.

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