Fawnbuster
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After having sticker shock from the cost of the oem and aftermarket bedside tool boxes I stumbled upon these at Menards today. I kicked around making something, then looked at military surplus cans. For under $25 bucks I got two 27 Quart clear containers plus a slim plastic water tight container ( size of a 30 caliber ammo can) and 2 bungie cords. Each fits in between the tie down hooks in the back of the bed. Being clear I can find stuff easier. One has a 30 ft 3 inch tow strap, jumper cables, trailer hitch, the ammo can filled with tools (7/16-7/8 wrenches, adjustable wrench, adjustable pliers, 2 screw drivers, a box set of bits and driver, 6 piece nut driver kit, set of Allen wrenches, ear plugs, safety glasses, zip ties, electrical tape and more) winter hat and gloves, a pair of mechanic gloves some Mason twine, Para cord pruners, I probably forgot more. The other has a 10x12 tarp, 1st aid kit, spare phone charger, an led trouble light 110v with 6'cord and a 10' extension cord, hand warmers and other items. My Lariat came with a 110v inverter so I can use the trouble light. Bungie cord across a corner of the lid to keep it on if the bed cover is open plus it keeps the totes in place. I looked at sturdier tool boxes at Menards but they are shorter and either much smaller or much bigger and the tie down straps would be a pain.
I had some leftover nylon strap and made 6 loops to attach ratchet or sinch straps to without having to climb into the back of the bed especially. Also put my spare fluorescent orange Sheriff traffic vest behind the back seat. Kept my ash tray (cup holder style) from my F150 and put my loose change in it and put it in the driver's door pocket. I used to keep all that change in my door handle.
Also shrank and installed my adjustable cargo bar and put it behind the middle tie down hooks to keep small items from rolling around.
I had some leftover nylon strap and made 6 loops to attach ratchet or sinch straps to without having to climb into the back of the bed especially. Also put my spare fluorescent orange Sheriff traffic vest behind the back seat. Kept my ash tray (cup holder style) from my F150 and put my loose change in it and put it in the driver's door pocket. I used to keep all that change in my door handle.
Also shrank and installed my adjustable cargo bar and put it behind the middle tie down hooks to keep small items from rolling around.
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