diesel on hand to keep a
piece of equipment work-
ing when there's no time
to shut down and make a
fuel run or wait for a fuel
delivery.
When it comes to pric-
es, toolboxes are a lot
like the tools they carry:
you usually get what
you pay for in quality
and performance.
If you are accessoriz-
ing a new work truck,
or replacing an existing
toolbox, here are some
of the newest products
that will keep those
valuables secure and
under cover.
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Toolbox Lighting
Sometimes trying to find something
in the toolbox when it's dark is a feat
unto itself; trying to hold a flashlight
while rummaging around inside isn't
the best method, and the cab's bed
light is almost worthless as the tool-
box lid invariably blocks good light.
An easy solution for hands-free
access is to install 12-volt LED strip
lights, either one long piece or a
couple short ones, along the back
edge of the box. (Use lights that are
waterproof.)
Strip lights are easily mounted to
the toolbox interior using double-sided
automotive tape. They can be wired
in to the cab/bed light circuit, or on a
separate switch placed on the exterior
of the toolbox or under the bedrail.
Good sources: Agricover/Access,
Superbright LEDs.com, WalMart and
Home Depot.
2014 Toolbox Showcase
Brute Flatbed Top Sider
Flatbed work trucks are always in need
of secure, accessible, organized storage
solutions. The new Drawer Flatbed Top
Sider from Unique Truck Accessories does
all those and more. Built from .100 brite
diamond-tread aluminum, these modular
tool boxes have drawers that glide on
heavy-duty ball-bearing slides and secure
with Strattec high-quality locking cylin-
ders. www.uniquetruckaccessories.com;
800-239-2343
Highway Products High-Sider
These heavy-duty high-side boxes from Highway Products
feature 1/8-inch-thick marine-grade aluminum construction and
theft-resistant T-handle stainless steel locks to keep tools se-
cure against break-ins. The doors double as a work space, and
the weather stripping is "A"-grade automotive so what's stored
inside stays dry and clean. Lifetime guarantee; built to order.
www.800toolbox.com;
800-866-5269
