Great video and the EXACT setup I'm after! Really look forward to your next video on exactly how you made your spacers to accommodate the drawers under the toolboxes. Thanks
You mentioned a 1 inch piece of PT are you just using a 1x a piece of 5/4 or did you rip down a 2x to get a 1 inch exact? I watched the other video but it just jumps to you drilling the hole and already have the board cut and painted.
Like the video and walkthrough. You should make a 1 year in video. Hows the drawer slides, Does it get tougher with weight and wear. And how the lock mechanism look? Hopefully a worthy locking system
Great idea! I need to show the truck how it is right now fully loaded because I literally can pull up to any job in the rental world and fix the problems with what I have in truck. I will try to do this in the next couple days.
It’s pretty awesome as far as pickup trucks go. I guess if you need to pick up plywood you can put it on the racks. I really like the security aspect of it.
This makes it even harder to decide the best setup. Been debating on an enclosed trailer set up (7'x12') or something like this. They cost the same and both have their upsides and downsides.
Man thanks for the video I love that set up I'm about to upfit a truck for hvac and appliance work that is almost exactly what I was thinking about doing the only thing I don't care for is your ladder rack I'm short and have a hard time reaching that high and I don't want to have to use a ladder to get a ladder haha
Ladder rack is great. Tool boxes came damaged and pull out welds broke. The angle for boxes you have to put tools in boxes or tools fall when you open them. The shocks that half the door up last a couple years. When you need to replace them it's a 100 buck per side. Buy the rack but not the boxes
Had this rack setup on my dodge I don't recommend it if you do heavy construction. Put 30 sticks of 3/8 bar and it about snapped the front of the rack off welded rack is better option for heavy loads. But everything else here is great.
You mentioned a 1 inch piece of PT are you just using a 1x a piece of 5/4 or did you rip down a 2x to get a 1 inch exact? I watched the other video but it just jumps to you drilling the hole and already have the board cut and painted.
Hey, that was a good video. I like the set up. I do concrete foundations and I am looking for a way to set up my Silverado 2500. Any suggestions would be a big help. Thank you.
Anthony, how do you like the system one boxes now that youve had them this long? Have you had issues with build quality? How do you keep tools from falling out when you open the doors?
System is working really well. I am able to put more tools than I thought. The first day I had it completed I had all my tools with me and a water heater went out. It was awesome that I was able to load things in the back of my pick up easily.
I have the basic rack and one side box. Like the rack a lot but hate the box. Awkward to open and then the handle crashes closed when it's open. Is it just me?
Boxes are 38 inches apart. The stowaway drawers are almost 8’ x 8” x 6”. I currently have one that is full of every single screw nail and fastener that I need for any job. The other side I have levels, caulking guns, and every type of caulk and sealant needed for all jobs. I also have Drywall material to fix and patch walls.
Anthony, great video. Have you thought about covering the large open areas between the side tool boxes? My power miter box, table saw and air tanks need to bt secured from the rain and thieves. Looking for your reply. Thx Ted.
Thank you and yes I have thought about this but have not figured out the perfect solution yet. I am wanting to put some kind of retractable cover on top of boxes for exactly the tools you mentioned and the capability to retract and put large items in back when necessary. If you have any good suggestions I would like to hear them and if I discover a solution I will post.
Your setup is nice but I think I've got a better setup for what I do. Windows and doors. Feel like I'd have to write an essay to explain the set up. Should just make a video
I have the best design. .. I aint gonna share,.. But really that is an awesome set up. I have ladder racks and mounted side tool boxes. Great to work out of, no jumping in and out of bed. I also made a slider . its just wheels mounted on fiberglass decking boards . Then a painted 4x8 plywood ...
Hello Anthony my name is Bruce I drive an v10 with the latter rack different tool boxes but same latter rack but my problem is my height have any idea what could be easier for me I love the truck so no can't sell for something smaller tired of haven a stool around
Oh sorry one more question. Would you be able to use the stowaway system without the ladder rack? Because I’m noticing that you have the back of the side boxes being supported from the ladder rack.
Yes, I believe you can set that up without the ladder racks. You just have to put a leg going down to the bed so that the box is supported. If you’re going to use it with Decked you will probably have to customize your leg and set it on the decked system to be supported properly in the back of truck. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
He’s a landlord/investor it’s WAY different. Needs access to a lot of different tools at all time but doesn’t bring the same heavy load in and out of a ton of job sites.
Between the boxes in the bed it is 38 inches. This does not allow for you to lay them flat. You can remove the back bar on ladder rack and easily slide sheets in at an angle. Also you can put them on top of the ladder rack and use the straps. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions. Also I have posted the video on how to construct this setup. Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5DBDoo-9nr4.html
hey - i have the very same set up on my truck minus the 38 " box. I added a bedslide that sits directly on top of the decked storage. Did you ever figure out a way to add any type of retractable cover?
I have thick vinyl cover that I am installing button on the boxes and it will waterproof the back give me a covered section while still having ability to open boxes.
This only works if you don’t need to tow a gooseneck trailer, I bought decked because it comes out easy, I bought a Thule ladder rack because it removes easy.
The truck is a duramax diesel lbz motor 2006, so not quite. You should price that truck and you will be surprised. It is one of the best Chevy trucks ever built.
