Tool box recommendations? Want one behind rear bench!!!

[agduckhunter]

OK, here's the deal: I keep a tool kit, extra oil, ps & pb fluid, tranny fluid, bottle jack & 4-way tire tool in the Bronco at all times. Much of it fits in a 5-gallon bucket, but I honestly don't like having a bunch of loose tools & heavy items out in the open for theft AND it's a safety issue (projectiles) in the event of a wreck. I REALLY want to mount a toolbox behind the rear seat and I've got roughly 48" x 10" to work with. Does anyone have a recommendation for a locking box in that size range (could be a little smaller, too) that ain't gonna break the bank?

 

[needabronco]

I bought a generic plastic tool box from lowes several years ago it's roughly as wide as the back seat and a few inches lower than the tail gate. I did have to move my back seat forward about 2" for the box to fit, but it holds all of my extra crap in it. It's nothing fancy but it works. I think I paid maybe $40-50 for it?

 

[agduckhunter]

Thanks.....probably looking for a metal box, though. I don't have a top & I want something that's at least somewhat secure.

 

[BNC04]

I have a truck toolbox across the backof mine. It's a perfect fir with the fold and tumble rear seat. Latches and locks.

But,, I saw these today as well and think they are something to consider
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist/military-surplus/ammo-cans-military-storage?d=122&c=407

There are several possibilities in there.

Brett

 

[Yeller]

I've had one of these for years, somehow it even stays dry

https://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-96-super-security-storage-trunk.aspx

 

[Tahoedawg]

OK...not sure if its big enough for what yo have but I carry the Jerry can tool box. It looks great and fits a lot of my tools that I carry.

 

[OklahomaBroncoB]

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/ammo-cans-storage-containers/120mm-mortar-can-2948.html I like these

 

[cs_88]

This is what I have, it's a very good fit.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-15552-diamond-plate-tool-box.html

 

[Rustytruck]

There a box from Harbor freight that supposed to fit back there.
I think its this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/35-inch-steel-trailer-tongue-box-66244.html

 

[agduckhunter]

There a box from Harbor freight that supposed to fit back there.
I think its this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/35-inch-steel-trailer-tongue-box-66244.html

That's perfect....just went and looked at it at harbor freight and it's a perfect fit. I can still get to the latch for the fold and tumble seat, too. Unfortunately, the only one left was the display and the keys were missing. I'll be ordering one, for sure.

 

[ILikeBond]

I've had one of these for years, somehow it even stays dry

https://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-96-super-security-storage-trunk.aspx

I have the tuffy too.

 

[Rox Crusher]

Sstclair on here has a cool set up.

He has some sort of aluminum truck tool box back there.

He mounted it on its side so the lid was up against the tailgate. Lid opened up.

This makes it a little tougher to get to (added security?) but what I really liked is that you could now put stuff on top of it (coolers, etc) and not have to move that stuff to access the contents of the tool box.

Works really great when you out camping or on the trail for the week end.

 

[bstein]

I really looked at a fixed box and went with plastic individual boxes.
Our wagon has the split fold and tumble rear seat.
For me the individuals are best as spare parts, tools,recovery are in there own boxes and as the rear is generally tumbled I can have the boxes as far forward as possible so I still have some room. I didnt want to have to climb over a fixed box ( but thats me ) I ratchet strap the boxes in the back for in cab security but its not theft proof.
We run two EB's so I can load to which ever truck. It always seems @ least for me what ever I need is at the bottom of a box and Im always digging to the bottom to find what I need.
It just works for us...

 

[JWMcCrary]

That's perfect....just went and looked at it at harbor freight and it's a perfect fit. I can still get to the latch for the fold and tumble seat, too. Unfortunately, the only one left was the display and the keys were missing. I'll be ordering one, for sure.

That's what I have as well, fits perfect. I put some anchor points on each side and tie my cooler down on top of it.

 

[El_Ducko]

I have this box and I like it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VLWH3A/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Search for ATV or UTV boxes.

 

[sstclair]

Sstclair on here has a cool set up.
.

Here's my setup Rox Crusher was talking about. It was tough to find a box that fit this well. I found it at Autozone online. I've loved it. I added the aluminum angle to make it easy to keep stuff on top too. It beats the hell out of the old milk crates I used to use and take reasonable advantage of the space.
-Steve

 

[chuzie]

Sst, u have a part number for thzt box?

 

[sstclair]

Sst, u have a part number for thzt box?

Funny it's hard to find even on the AZone site. It should be DZ70
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...Box/_/N-9tpcr?itemIdentifier=123748_451965_0_

I hope that helps.
-Steve

 

[chuzie]

Compared the HF trailer box $79.00 (http://www.harborfreight.com/35-inch-steel-trailer-tongue-box-66244.html)
to a Contico box $39.00 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Contico-SUV-Storage-Bin-Black/24689299) .

They are both similar in dimension and measure nearly the same internally.

Cons:
HF box is tapered on sides which makes fitting some items a bit cumbersome.
HF box is $80.
Contico has two plastic tabs for additional locking ability but they must be cut off to allow the tailgate to close fully.
Contico is plastic so not as secure.

I am going with the Contico for the price. At $39, it is hard to justify the metal alternative.

 

[matt w]

There a box from Harbor freight that supposed to fit back there.
I think its this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/35-inch-steel-trailer-tongue-box-66244.html

I use a metal harbor freight tongue tool box that works perfect! I even bolted it through the body. I then covered the top with some black indoor outdoor carpet to give it a custom upholstered look.