How to Put a Tool Box in a Tacoma

Toolboxes can put a clutter of tools into a compact and organized area.

A toolbox is a common accessory that most people add when they have a truck. A toolbox allows users to store tools and other things in an organized manner in the bed of the truck without having to worry about them flying all around the bed of the truck while driving or being stolen when not driving. There are usually instructions that come with a toolbox but if you purchased a used toolbox or just simply want other instructions, a toolbox can be installed in your Tacoma in a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Toolbox
• 2 pieces of foam tape
• Electric drill
• 2 J-bolts
• 2 flat washers
• 2 lock washers
• 2 hex nuts
• Wrench
• 2 vinyl caps

Instructions

1. Turn your toolbox upside down so the lid is on the ground.

2. Peel the foam tape and place one strip on each side of the toolbox that will rest on the rail of your truck bed.

3. Turn the toolbox back over the place it on your truck bed in the position that you would like it to stay fixed in.

4. Open the lid of the toolbox and drill a hole in the toolbox that will go between the rail of your truck bed and the deep side of the toolbox. Do this on both sides of the toolbox.

5. Insert your J-bolt from the underside of the toolbox into the hole that you just drilled. Be sure to hook the "J" part of the bolt under the rail of your truck bed. The rail has a lip on it to keep the J-bolt from sliding around.

6. Hold the J-bolt in place and put the flat washer then lock washer onto the J-bolt from the inside of the toolbox.

7. Put the hex nut on the J-bolt from the inside of the toolbox and tighten it down onto the lock washer with your wrench.

8. Place the vinyl cap onto the top of the J-bolt to cover the threads.

9. Repeat Steps 5-8 for the other side of the toolbox. Your toolbox should now be installed and secure.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a secure and durable lock to keep your tools safe.

• Do not screw through your truck rail when installing your toolbox.

References

• Dee Zee: Standard Tool box Installation Instructions