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Jan 22, 2004 | 12:30 AM

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K-RAM

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From: N.W. Oregon

I've found the Pro-Tech boxes to be very well built boxes. I've got a single lid box with dual handles and it has plenty of usable space and looks good.

Jan 22, 2004 | 10:24 AM

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ramcummins

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Originally posted by rjordan
i have a weather gaurd model 127 saddle box and i love it.!! they are built better than any other box out there IMO. they are pretty deep and do have sliding tray in the top of it. you can store all sorts of cool stuff in there. they are made by Knaack manufacturing co. to check them out go to knaack.com and click on weather gaurd boxes it is model # 127 saddle box I do know they will fit just fine in a short bed, too. OH and no you dont have to drill to mount, just go to a hardware store and get some high strength J bolts with lock nuts and washers

Excelent box. If you want to see one installed in a shortbed go to my photo gallery I had one in my "X". When I sold my shortbed I took the tool box and put it in my longbed. It looks good there as well. They are tough boxes, But they have a clear coat so dont dent them because the clear coat will start to flake off

Jan 29, 2004 | 08:23 PM

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mudturtle660

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UWS makes a low profile deep box, it doesn't stick up past the bottom of the back glass, that's what i have

Jan 31, 2004 | 02:58 PM

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Goldenbear

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Here in the Pacific Northwest, it's Pro-Tech all the way if you are willing to drop upwards of $500. I would suggest the smooth polished aluminum instead of diamond plate. I currently have diamond plate, and it's a pain to polish. These boxes are bullet proof and are often seen on shop trucks and logging rigs. They will last forever.

Jan 31, 2004 | 06:09 PM

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TexasZach

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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex

Jerry R, I see in your signature that you have Kodiak Sidewinder steps on your Dodge. How do you like them?

Regards,

Zach

Jan 31, 2004 | 07:45 PM

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Duke1234

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Personally, I believe in Rawson & Koenig Toolboxes.

http://www.rki-us.com/storage_crossboxes.shtml

Looks like they just changed their website. They used to show a truck w/ tollbox under each wheel. I used to work line crew for electric co - we had these boxes & beds on all of our equipment. I can vouch - they stand up to the heaviest of use. I have two on trucks in Texas, where they are made. I have a Kobalt from Lowes on this truck here in Pa w/ me. I believe it's built by Better-Built. It's allright, but I still like my R&Ks!

Jan 31, 2004 | 08:08 PM

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Fummins

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PROTECH! You will never need another box.

Jan 31, 2004 | 08:30 PM

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Lightman

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From: Cleveland, OH

Unless you have major amounts of tools you need to carry all the time, I don't see the point in getting a regular toolbox when they have those sweet aux tank/toolbox combos, like RDS.

May 30, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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zapata

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From: Houston, TX

Sorry to re-activate an old thread but what about the Kobalt boxes sold at LOWE's...????

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...000&lpage=none

Anyone familiar with this box...?? Here in Houston we have a lot of rain and plan to store some tools and field electronics (GPS, notebook, transceiver)
Do not want all my stuff getting wet on a heavy rain...!!!