Weather Guard Truck Tool Boxes

Maximize Your Trucks Storage Space With Weather Guard Tool Boxes

If you have a pickup truck, you may need to increase its storage space. Often the cab doesn’t provide enough room for emergency supplies, tools, and gear, and placing items in the trucks bed leaves them vulnerable to damage and thieves. Keep reading to find out how a Weather Guard tool box keeps your equipment organized, accessible, and safe.

Depending on the size, the storage container may offer between 2.4 cubic feet of space for compact models, and up to 21.4 cubic feet for a supersize side box. Also, consider that styles vary. For instance, there are narrow, wide, shallow, and deep options.

• Cross box - This Weather Guard low profile tool box sits behind the cab. It spans the width of the truck and rests on the bed’s side .
• Sidebox – Many contractors prefer this Weather Guard side tool box for easy access. This model extends the length of the truck facing outwards, so you don’t have to climb in and out of the bed to access tools.
• Saddle box – This container offers maximum bed clearance and provides between 6.4 and 15.3 cubic feet of storage space.
• Underbed box – This size mounts on the rear or side underbody of flatbed trucks, leaving the bed free for hauling large equipment.
• Pork chop box – This size fills the space over the rear wheel well.

Make sure there are no obstructions on the side rails before placing the box. Keep in mind that each model may have a slightly different procedure, so refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Generally, Weather Guard tool boxes come with J-hooks, so they require no drilling. If you purchase a used Weather Guard tool box, you may have to buy the fasteners separately, along with no-crimp hardware to ensure the box remains stable. Other supplies needed include the following:

• Mounting pads to secure the box to the side rails
• Vinyl tape to prevent corrosion inside the brackets
• Oil to make it easier to install bolts and brackets

Weather Guard boxes have three features in common: security, durability, and convenience. In fact, each Weather Guard tool box locks with a key and features a tamper-resistant design to prevent break-ins. Beyond that, these containers offer more than storage space; some boxes come with removable compartments, drawers, and trays to organize tools and gear. Other features include the following:

• Lids that open to 90-degrees for easy access
• Rugged aluminum or steel construction for long-lasting use
• Weather-protective coating that keeps the elements from eating away the exterior
• Interior weather stripping that keeps moisture from entering the box
• Keys that open locks quickly and easily