Hi all.

I built a toolbox for my Ranger, and now it's just sitting there on the bed rails. I was wondering how the 'real' toolboxes were fixed to the truck.

Are yours just sitting there, weight of the toold in there holding it, or is it bolted down ?

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Stock 2010 4-door 4.0L 2WD, Custom Keyless Entry, Scangauge II on the dash

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J hooks yo.

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X2

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but how/where do you hook them up ?

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Stock 2010 4-door 4.0L 2WD, Custom Keyless Entry, Scangauge II on the dash

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The j hook goes on the the inside lip of your bed and the staright part goes up through the part of the toolbox that goes over your bed rails

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dude...j hooks....can i get them at home depot? i know what i can use those for!

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

I got mine at tractor supply

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i live 1/4 mile from there yay lol thanks scott

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

you can find j hooks at just about any hardware store/box store. my old boss used just regular bolts to bolt it down to the rails of the pickup bed. they also used foam pads for between the toolbox and pickup bed to prevent scratches. not really sure why though since they just put a hole in rails.

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"Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

I thought of bolts right through the bed... didnt sound like a good idea to f*** up my shiny new truck

Thanks for the J-hooks idea, I'll check those out !

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Stock 2010 4-door 4.0L 2WD, Custom Keyless Entry, Scangauge II on the dash

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lol NOOOO. they go between the bed and the toolbox

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