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