Toolbox's, where to get the best deal?

I've gotten all my boxes thru www.Tarpstop.com

If they are going on the trailer, I would consider steel boxes, as the one's on the wagon tend to get a little more abuse and road rash than the one's on the truck. i know you can easily get them at TSC and a few other places for cheap. I prefer the stainless steel BAWER boxes myself, as they are about the same price as the alumnium ones, better built with better seals and locks, and you never have to polish them.

 

Be sure to get side specific doors. Then if you forget to latch one, it won't fly open going down the road.

 

where to get a good deal well that sure is a good question but a good deal also depends on what you will be happy with meaning some tool box might be cheap but are junk and will fall apart on you within months i would ask what brand seems to hold up the best and see where i can get them for less remember buying cheap junk most times end up costing you more in the long run as you will need to buy new ones sooner

 

And just to clarify, the "TarpStop" brand are made by Sturdylite. I have a few of them, and they just replace the Sturdylite tag with a TarpStop one.

I've had a few guys buy the "Builders" brand??? no idea where or how much they are but they are black painted steel one's and seem to hold up very well.

 

Same with the ones (steel) from www.northerntool.com .
Has their name on it but made by "Tradesman". Real sturdy and weldable. I have two and like them. Great value and don't leak.

 

I have a weatherguard alum. box on my trailer that has held up well for a year so far, but mine is mounted on the front of my step deck over the hydo winch, not under the side. Not a cheap box, but its very light and holds all the straps, my bottles of Howes, and portable winches I carry. Might be worth looking into.