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58" Long x 19-1/4" wide x 13-1/2" deep; 5.2 cubic feet; 2" height above bed rails; standard box with foam filled lid and paddle lift handles; aluminum construction
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You will enjoy how much the sleek look of UWS's Low Profile Series complements the latest designs of today's trucks. The toolbox sits just 2" above the truck bed rails instead of the standard 4," providing a better view out the back window for maneuvering or keeping an eye on your load. The insulated, beveled, single lid opens fully to 90 degrees with the help of two super-duty lift cylinders, which raise the lid and hold it open as you load and unload your gear. Smaller items and tools can be stored conveniently on the divided, sliding tray, ensuring they are readily available for use.
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Today, we're going to review part number UWS00388. This is the UWS Truck Bed Toolbox. This is the crossover style and it is the low-profile series. This crossover saddle style toolbox will hang from your truck bed rails behind the cab, and because of the low-profile series design, it makes it easy to see out your back window. This toolbox is aluminum construction. It has fully welded seams which are guaranteed not to rust.
It comes with the heavy duty stainless steel paddle latches, one on each side, and does have the lock with two keys on the driver's side. On the inside, these latches are connected to each other with a connecting rod on the inside, and they have a nice feature where they built an enclosure to enclose that connecting rod to keep it from getting bent or jarred from anything you would be carrying in here. That's a nice feature because if that got bent, it would be hard to open or close your lid. Now, the lid is a beveled lid so there are no sharp edges to it and it does come with a patented fully foam lid which will create a rigid wall between the outer aluminum layers to help prevent bending or warping. It is a structural foam which will reinforce the shape and strength of the lid.
It makes it easy with one hand to close it and then one hand to open it. Now, there also is a foam gasket on the inside which goes the length and the width all the way around the lid, and that will help when you close the lid. It helps seal it to keep any of the outside elements from getting inside to your toolbox. It does have heavy duty gas cylinders, one on each end, and it will help you lift the lid and hold it open a full 90 degrees. When it's closed if you pull up and open it, as you can see, the gas cylinders actually help you open it very easy.
Also, the whole length of the lid, they have a piano hinge which runs the full length of the toolbox, which makes it a nice feature. It keeps the lid nice and even and leveled for easy opening or closing. There is a divided sliding tool tray. There are three compartments in here on the inside. It does come with the J hook installation hardware to install it on your truck bed.
A nice other feature is it has a built-in tool tray, one here and one on that side, and right in here. It might be hard to see. There are actually screwdriver holders, one here and one down over there. You can stick your screwdrivers down and carry those. This part is made in the USA. It does come with a one-year warranty. I just want to give you a few dimensions on this. The overall length is 58 inches. The width is 19-1/4 inches. The overall height is 13-1/2 inches. Now, if you do close the lid when you do close it, it does add an inch to all those dimensions I gave you in case you need to figure in the clearance for the lid. The inside capacity is 5.2 cubic feet of usable space. This toolbox, the construction is a 0.063 aluminum tread plate construction. It is a low profile so this is where it sits on your bed rails, so it was only 2 inches above your truck bed rails. I'll just show you with it closed. If you pull the latch, that will open it. If you close it, turn the key a quarter of a turn to keep you from opening the latch and keep the lid from opening. Just turn it back and it will allow you to open it. That should do it for our review on part number UWS00388.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (28 Customer Reviews)
58" Long x 19-1/4" wide x 13-1/2" deep; 5.2 cubic feet; 2" height above bed rails; standard box with foam filled lid and paddle lift handles; aluminum constructionAfter 2 weeks I finally got my toolbox this is good for a 2001 Ford ranger stepside it doesn't say it would fit but I measured it before I bought it had one little ding in the corner but I touched it up with spray paint overall it's an excellent toolbox and it fit perfectly this is originally for a Chevy S10 but I measured it and it fits good I would recommend this to anyone who owns a Ford ranger stepside! Check out the pictures you can see how well it fits! It is hard to find a toolbox that fits a Ford ranger stepside I used to work in the Marine Corps parts department in the motor pool so I know how to measure parts at first they said this wouldn't fit my truck but I told them I measured it!
Love my toolbox!! I wouldn’t trade for anything. I was a little expensive but I needed it. Thanks a bunch
My UWS Crossover tool box fit great. Only minutes to install. Looks great and needed on my 05 Ford Ranger single cab.
great box much better than one from tractor supply and other places very solid construction you can feel the difference i like it
I've had bed box for almost a year now. So far so good. The finish looks as good as the day I installed the box, which by the way was a snap to install. I'm very happy with this product and glad I didn't go for one of the less expensive products like a few of my buddies did. Most of them have constant problems with their bed boxes. IE: hinges freezing up latch problems and most of all the finishes that aren't holding up.
The tool box works great. Works for what we needed and is low profile.
I've had this tool box for about a year. Its held up well without issue. This replaced a 9 year old tool box from Lowes that cracked at the bed support. So far so good on this one. The locking and opening mechanism works great and is covered so things dont bind it up. The only strange thing is that after a windy snow storm there was snow inside the tool box and I hadn't driven anywhere.
I was so happy to get this for my son. The only one i could find that would fit his ranger at the time. he uses it every day and it works great after one year. packaging , no scratches, and installed so easy that i went and bought me one. would recommend. sorry not much for technology or i would have added photos.
When I purchased the toolbox I forgot to mention that I have a bed liner in my vehicle. Therefore I had to put a 3/4 inch spacer on the top bed rails so the bottom of the toolbox would clear the bed liner over the wheel wells and fuel tank spout. Other then that I really have enjoyed the toolbox and have gotten many compliments as well.
Been happy with my purchase. I gave it 4/5 stars because it arrived with a dent on the lid that I was able to remove with a rubber mallet and a 2x4. The metal inside reflects poor workmanship. There are some sharp edges near the latch mechanism that I discovered firsthand after reaching in there. Aside from those issues it has functioned well and I find the dual lid release latches are convenient.
Fast and friendly service.
Awesome package, looks great, fits perfect. Delivery time excellent
The truck box is a good looking truck box but that’s about all the good I can say about it. The striker for the latch continuously came loose causing the lid not to latch completely and the top to come open going down the road. I fixed this by putting loctite on the nuts holding the striker in place. The gaskets along the lid have completely turned loose and are no longer there. The keys never worked from the first day. Overall not very satisfied with the quality of the box for the price.
Here is a picture of the tool box I ordered, installed on my truck.
I highly recommend etrailer for any trailer or truck parts. I have never worked with anyone that was as knowledgeable and helpful. The process was flawless. Further, after I made my order, they followed up and let me know several times how the order and shipment was progressing.
Toolbox came as advertised. Perfect fit in truck bed. Sturdy and well built. Easy to install. Exactly what I was expecting
Top of the line service and product. Very happy with entire transaction. One year later box still looks and performs like new. Thanks
Box fit great. Installed in minutes with no drilling holes in truck.The black finish matched truck perfectly.I like the lid that raises automatic but stops before hitting the cab of the truck.
nice box looks like in was made for the truck, only thing the tray sliding back and forth but a piece of tape fix that, also light enough to get in and out by myself
Good looking toolbox. Sturdy and good quality.
It was delivered just like you said it was on time, it was packaged very well and the product came in great condition perfect.
Use it daily, no problems at all.
Great service..quick delivery & exactly what I wanted for my new truck!
Everything fit as advertised . This is a good heavy duty well built product.
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