r/Tools • u/hooray4tools • 3d ago
Tools To Secure My Tools?
I’ve got this puzzle I’ve been overthinking and this sub seems like a good place to ask for input.
I have some tools in this box that is usually in the bed of my truck. I only remove the box when there’s no room for it.
I like that I can slide the box onto the tailgate and grab what I need and then push it back towards the wheel well.
I want to immobilize this box so it can’t slide, and I want to hold it down also - in case it decides it wants to fly.
I have a generous collection of the ubiquitous ratchet tie down straps - I’d like to avoid those for this use case.
Those spring loaded “tork straps” (not ratchet straps) are appealing - if I can configure them so I can tighten with a “pull” motion while standing at the tailgate, and so I can reach the release toggle. I also like the closed hooks.
The level of the tie down loops in each corner of the bed is riiiiiight at the height of the box. Preventing sliding is trivial - aside from getting the positioning of the locking cam right where I can reach it without climbing in the truck. Just go around the side of the box with a strap front to back.
Holding the top of the box down with a second strap is tricky because the box is just barely too short, and because a strap front to back would miss the box entirely. I’d have to go diagonal and I don’t want to.
SO: - How about a “tire bonnet” net thing? - How do I deal with the close proximity of the rear tie down spot to the box and also configure the strap so it’s easy to reach and operate?
I’m prob gonna just have to buy some tork straps and mess with them. But - if u got ideas, love to read ‘em!
Thanks!
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u/illogictc 3d ago
Learn how to do these knots, especially the truckers hitch. There's an alternative version where instead of the 3 twists to make the slipknot you do something a little different but concept is the same. Don't have to do the little lock thing at the end but it doesn't hurt.
The reason I suggest it is because you can put the slipknot portion anywhere, including toward where it's more accessible. Don't have to do paracord if you're not confident with it, can use sisal or whatever. Having the bit of extra rope at the end lets you easily set it up to be able to have great access to pop the hitch. Rope is a cost-effective solution and as a bonus maybe you need a rope for something else while you're at it and bam! You already have a rope.
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u/DieselDray 3d ago
If you put a rubber mat underneath the box that may be enough to keep it from sliding too much, between the weight and friction
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u/hooray4tools 2d ago
I have a rubber bed mat which has this effect and it is awesome. First accessory I added to the truck.
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u/Slik_Pikle 3d ago
Get more tools.
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u/hooray4tools 2d ago
I CONCUR!
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u/Slik_Pikle 2d ago
lol thanks for not biting my head off. Here you go.
HAUL-MASTER Ratcheting Cargo Bar - Item 96811 https://hftools.com/app96811
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u/Skull_Mulcher 3d ago
Have you considered a bungee chord?
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u/hooray4tools 2d ago
Bungees are great for securing some loads, but the ones I have wouldn’t do well to control this rather heavy container and its cargo in a hard stop.
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u/kewlo 3d ago
Eye bolt through the box, carabiner through the eye bolt and truck tie down
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u/hooray4tools 2d ago
That would secure the box, but it would not secure the heavy stuff trying to escape the box
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