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