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What tool boxes does everyone have in your service van? I was looking at Ridgid's Professional tool storage system. This is a stackable toolbox in home depot, seems like a good idea. I also have been considering installing a tool chest minus the wheels. I always like to see what other techs are doing to store their tools.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-P...wl13=1&veh=sem
I'm using a z71 right now. Folded up the back seats, took the wheels off, secured the top to the bottom with a bunch of screews, then used some large sip ties to hold the whole thing down. Works surprisingly well. The passenger seat pushes back just right to keep the drawers from opening.
EDIT: I put some 2x4s or something underneath(with screws) to make it more stable.
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nice little box for your pick up.
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i like the tool chest in the back of the van. Is it up on wheels? I can't tell from the photo. i see you even have a ridgid stackable box. I was looking at those yet they are heavy boxes empty.
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The tool box is on 4x4's. just so pipe etc can be slid under it. The rigid box is for my appion stuff. Keeps it all clean and in one place.
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Did you bolt it down or just put it on the 4x4. I just picked up a tool chest and want to install it into my van. I was thinking of bolting down 2x4 and then bolting the bottom chest to the 2x4. Then I want to strap the top part of the chest to the partition. I will carry what I need in my service bag, still have a copper box and a generator tool box. I have lots of tools that i barely use yet need, and want to organize.
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It's bolted to the cross members on the front of the box. This is a cab and chassis truck with an enclosed service body.
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Has anyone ever gone the custom route for storage? And feedback on whether it was worth it? Either self fab or from a shop?
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You mean for van shelves?Originally Posted by mike_hammer
Yes, very well worth it. Every van up until this one I have gutted the factory made shelves and made my own. You build it to the size you need. Much easier to organize.
I did not go the total custom route on this van, as the shelving was Knack and is very stout, but I did modify quite a bit.
As far as making a tool box, with drawers and the whole shot - probably not worth the effort.
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Great thanks for the information. I was wondering if anyone had utilized any 3rd party solutions that might provide custom work such as Highway Products (not sure if they do or not). DIY certainly makes sense and seems worth it, but there is a time cost to everything.
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Well for a days labor or 2 and 300 bucks material, during a slow weekend, I find it well worth it.
Slotted angle iron and 7/8 unistrut for the framing, and plywood or OSB for the actual shelves.
With a little ingenuity, you can actually contour to the vans walls and utilize the full depth of the shelves, as opposed to the factory shelves that leave 4” of void space between the van wall and the shelf frame.
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Yeah I'm with you. Makes sense and that's a good idea on the contouring. Thanks again, appreciate it.
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