Has anyone found a good wheel well tool box

fastk9dad · March 25, 2022

Since I have a tonneau cover my options are limited but I'd like something that can fit and be mounted in the dead space behind the wheel well in the bed. My crate just isn't cutting the mustard.

I've seen the swing boxes but they block the bed light, power outlet and mount with self tapping screws and stick out way too far, so no bueno on those.

March 28, 2022

On 3/25/2022 at 7:43 PM, fastk9dad said:

Since I have a tonneau cover my options are limited but I'd like something that can fit and be mounted in the dead space behind the wheel well in the bed. My crate just isn't cutting the mustard.

I've seen the swing boxes but they block the bed light, power outlet and mount with self tapping screws and stick out way too far, so no bueno on those.

Have you seen this one? I have considered buying it for mine.

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/bed-products/short-bed-side-mounted-bed-storage-box-in-black-with-codeable-key-(driver-and-passenger-side)-84705350?model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&bodyId=22&body=Crew Cab Pickup&wheelId=651&wheel=Short Box&trimId=523&trim=High Country&driveId=8&drive=4WD&engineId=5920&engine=6.2L V8 GAS&bodyNumDoors=5&year=2021&make=Chevrolet&categoryId=12010

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/short-bed-side-mounted-bed-storage-box-in-black-with-codeable-key-(driver-side)-84705351?model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&bodyId=22&body=Crew Cab Pickup&wheelId=651&wheel=Short Box&trimId=523&trim=High Country&driveId=8&drive=4WD&engineId=5920&engine=6.2L V8 GAS&bodyNumDoors=5&year=2021&make=Chevrolet&categoryId=12126

fastk9dad · March 28, 2022

8 hours ago, 1454 said:

Have you seen this one? I have considered buying it for mine.

Thanks I have. I like the concept but with a tonneau I'd have to open it every time I wanted to get something out. Ideally I'd like something that could like at cabinet at the back of the wells.

I may go with the Built Right Molle panels, not exactly what I'm looking for, but it gives me options for attaching things, even a small crate potentially.

Gangly · March 29, 2022

15 hours ago, fastk9dad said:

Thanks I have. I like the concept but with a tonneau I'd have to open it every time I wanted to get something out. Ideally I'd like something that could like at cabinet at the back of the wells.

I may go with the Built Right Molle panels, not exactly what I'm looking for, but it gives me options for attaching things, even a small crate potentially.

If your going to do molle panels, do the Valhalla Off Road Research M.A.P.S. panels. They are a very solid and durable product made in the good ol' US with 12 gauge steel and a super tough coating. I beat the heck out of mine and absolutely would recommend them to anybody. If I remember correctly, each panel supports 250 lbs, but I could be mistaken.

https://valhallaoffroad.com/maps/vq4crf0ky2nl2v3pr76zk7kllitdj6

Edited March 29, 2022 by Gangly

Gangly · March 29, 2022

Here is a pic of the driver's side before I attached everything so you can see the design better.

fastk9dad · March 29, 2022

1 hour ago, Gangly said:

If your going to do molle panels, do the Valhalla Off Road Research M.A.P.S. panels. They are a very solid and durable product made in the good ol' US with 12 gauge steel and a super tough coating. I beat the heck out of mine and absolutely would recommend them to anybody. If I remember correctly, each panel supports 250 lbs, but I could be mistaken.

https://valhallaoffroad.com/maps/vq4crf0ky2nl2v3pr76zk7kllitdj6

Thanks, I had not seen those before. I like how you still can use a couple of the tiedowns it attaches too.

Gangly · March 29, 2022

Every attachment point is still useable as a tie down point if I remember correctly. I used BullRings to mount them to the bed of the truck. The silver square tubing and associated attachment components on the top of the bed rail are for the soft topper and not related to the mounting of the MAPS panel.