| Truck tool boxes are great for carrying tools | | | | heavy duty professional use.Aluminium is |
| for work. They are also beneficial for | | | | another common material used in tool boxes |
| carrying sports or fishing equipment. Pick up | | | | for pick up trucks. It is light weight, yet |
| trucks have limited space in the cab for | | | | more durable than plastic. The cost is |
| hauling tools and other items. Tool boxes | | | | slightly higher, but the box will last much |
| allow items to be carried safely in the bed. | | | | longer. The finish is durable and easy to |
| There are a variety of different styles made | | | | clean. These come in either aluminium color |
| for every type of truck.Top mount tool boxes | | | | or black.Steel is the most durable and |
| are mounted in the bed behind the cab of the | | | | strongest of all materials. Steel boxes are |
| truck. They may have single or dual lids; one | | | | great for professional use and will stand up |
| compartment or several smaller compartments | | | | to regular, heavy use. They are also the most |
| are used. The style you choose depends on | | | | expensive type of all boxes. Look for powder |
| what you will be carrying in the box. For | | | | coated steel, which increases the durability |
| several smaller items, you may want something | | | | of the finish. This coating allows the box to |
| with multiple compartments. If you carry | | | | stand up to the weather.Manufacturers of |
| larger tools, you will probably want one | | | | Truck Tool BoxesDelta tool boxes are one of |
| large compartment.Side mount boxes mount on | | | | the most preferred brands by professionals |
| the side rail of the bed. Most of the box | | | | and recreational truck owners. A variety of |
| sits inside the bed. These come in a variety | | | | styles are available in both steel and |
| of sizes to fit every size truck, from a | | | | plastic. The plastic models are good quality, |
| compact to a full size bed. The box opens | | | | but not as durable as the metal. These are |
| from the top. Look for a model that locks | | | | good for carrying fishing equipment, camping |
| into the bed to prevent theft. The lid should | | | | gear or any other recreational equipment.The |
| also have a lock. These features are good for | | | | delta champion series is a good collection of |
| any type of box.The crossover box is the most | | | | crossover tool boxes. A variety of sizes and |
| popular type of tool box for a pick up truck. | | | | styles are made to fit full size, mid size |
| These fit behind the cab of any size truck. A | | | | and compact beds. These boxes have a rigid |
| variety of models and styles of box are | | | | insulated lid, with three layer laminate. |
| available to fit every need. Most of these | | | | This design increases durability and |
| tool boxes can be bolted to the bed of the | | | | security. A lock system helps prevent theft. |
| truck to discourage theft. Most major | | | | Weather stripping on the lid helps seal out |
| manufacturers make crossover boxes.Materials | | | | water.The pro series delta tool box is made |
| Used in Truck Tool BoxesPlastic tool boxes | | | | of steel and aluminium. The crossover has a |
| are the least expensive type. These are | | | | double jaw latching system and reinforced |
| cheaper than other materials and not as | | | | front rail to help prevent theft. There are |
| durable. They are a good basic box, if cost | | | | storage areas for small tools, or other small |
| is an issue. Plastic is great for | | | | items. This model is the sturdiest of all |
| recreational use, but may not stand up to | | | | tool boxes made by delta. |