UWS Bright Aluminum 48" Truck Side Tool Box TBSM-48UWSOriginal price was $528.95. Current price is $479.95.In Stock
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Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
Finish: BRIGHT ALUMINUM
Material: Aluminum
Part Type: SIDE MOUNT
UWS truck side tool boxes provide unbeatable storage and security for your items in the bed of your truck. Each box features a corrosion-resistant aluminum construction, a highly secure stainless steel push-button locking system and a patented RigidCore foam-filled lid -- all to keep your equipment and valuables safe, well-organized and easily accessible whenever needed. Each UWS truck tool box is constructed from extra-thick aluminum for increased structural strength. The tub is welded together into a single piece for weather resistance and to easily hold heavy tools and other items. The lid features a patented RigidCore foam-filled design, sandwiched between two aluminum plates. This greatly increases the strength of the lid and helps prevent bending and warping, making operation very smooth. This particular truck tool box features a low profile for a more streamlined look and to match UWS low-profile crossover tool boxes. The locking mechanism of the UWS truck side tool box provides excellent security for your items, featuring a stainless steel, key-operated push-button for long-lasting corrosion resistance. For solid protection against the elements, the lid also has a MicroSeal gasket, blocking moisture, dust and insects from getting inside and damaging your valuables. The lid also opens to nearly 90 degrees for easier access, and it is equipped with self-opening struts for convenient operation when your hands are full. UWS truck tool boxes are available in multiple sizes to accommodate any storage need. Like all UWS products, each one is proudly assembled right here in the USA for style and long-lasting dependability.
UWS designs and builds heavy-duty truck tool boxes and storage for tradespeople and truck owners. The line covers crossover and side-mount boxes, chest boxes, underbody boxes, transfer tanks and dog boxes. Every aluminum box is designed, fabricated and welded in Perry, Florida, with construction aimed at job-site abuse, road vibration and daily use.
UWS is a leading manufacturer and designer of truck tool boxes and truck accessories, and a Lippert brand. The company's focus is narrow and deliberate: storage that stands up to being opened and slammed shut dozens of times a day, loaded past what looks reasonable, and left outdoors in whatever weather the job brings. Its customers are electricians, plumbers, contractors, farmers, outdoorsmen and truck owners who treat a pickup as a working tool rather than transport.
The catalog covers the full range of bed storage. Crossover boxes sit across the bed behind the cab in single-lid, gull-wing, secure-lock and low-profile styles, so there is a fit whether the priority is capacity, rear visibility or working under a tonneau. Side-mount boxes mount along the bed rails and keep the bed floor free for cargo, while underbody boxes tuck beneath the frame rails of service bodies and flatbeds.
Beyond the bed, UWS makes portable chest boxes that move between vehicles and the shop, transfer tanks and combination tank-and-toolbox units for crews working away from fuel supply, and insulated, ventilated dog boxes for hunters and handlers.
Manufacturing sits at the centre of the brand's identity. Every UWS aluminum tool box is designed, fabricated and welded in Perry, Florida, by tradespeople with decades of experience, and the company's Rooted in Trades initiative is built around that connection to skilled manual work. Boxes use heavy-gauge aluminum, continuous welds at the seams, weather stripping to seal against rain and dust, and locking systems intended to resist tampering. The practical result is storage that keeps tools dry, organized and where they were left.
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The package includes one truck side tool box, two legs, and two keys. Hardware such as bolts, washers, lock nuts, screws and rivets are not included and must be purchased separately.
The installation is rated as Easy.
You will need: ratchet, socket set, wrench set, screwdriver, drill, drill bit set, pliers, tape measure, square, marker, and level.
Yes. Hardware is not included. You must purchase your own bolts, washers, lock nuts, screws and rivets to install this tool box.
Yes. You must drill a minimum of two holes through the tool box and bed rail to secure the tool box to the truck bed. You must also drill a minimum of two holes per leg to secure the legs to the tool box and optionally to the truck bed.
Before drilling, check under your vehicle to ensure the drill location does not puncture, cut or obstruct any brake or fuel fluid lines, electrical wires, fuel tanks, or other components. Take precaution that all fasteners near the fuel tank do not create the possibility of fuel tank puncture or other damage during a collision.
No. You must locate the gas spring prior to drilling into the tool box and do not drill in the gas spring mount location.
Place the tool box on the bed rails and determine the best location. Then place the supplied legs on the corners of the tool box that are fully inside the truck bed. Use a square to ensure the legs are vertical and at the appropriate height so they rest on the truck bed.
Drill a minimum of two holes through the tool box and bed rail. Place a flat washer and bolt through each drill hole. Secure using a washer and lock nut under the bed rail. Fully tighten the hardware.
Drill a minimum of two holes per leg. Secure the legs to the tool box using one bolt, two washers and one lock nut in each drill location. For added security, the legs may also be bolted to the truck bed.
Yes, if desired. The lock can be moved to the opposite end of the tool box. This requires drilling out and removing the rivets securing the lock bar guard, removing the rotary latch and lock bar, removing the lock, adjusting the lock cam position, and reinstalling the lock on the opposite end. If you do not want to move the lock, skip these steps.
Check the operation of the lock and latch. The striker pin may need to be adjusted. Reattach the lock bar guard with rivets or screws of the appropriate size.
General torque specifications are: M6 bolt 3 ft-lbs, M8 bolt 7 ft-lbs, M10 bolt 16 ft-lbs, M12 bolt 28 ft-lbs. For SAE bolts: 1/4" bolt 3 ft-lbs, 5/16" bolt 7 ft-lbs, 3/8" bolt 16 ft-lbs, 7/16" bolt 20 ft-lbs, 1/2" bolt 28 ft-lbs. These are general guidelines. If purchasing hardware, use the torque specifications provided with that hardware.
Do not use this product for storing or transporting flammables, explosives, hazardous materials or hazardous waste, such as containers of gasoline, solvents, gun powder, dynamite, propane tanks, acetylene tanks and cutting torches. Danger of explosion.
Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended capacity.
Yes. This product can reduce the driver's ability to clearly see roadways, vehicular or pedestrian traffic and other objects through the rear and side windows of the vehicle, which may cause an accident. Extra precaution should be taken when driving a vehicle with this product.
No. Do not interfere with factory-installed safety equipment.
For polished, gloss and other smooth finishes, polish may be used to clear small scratches and scuffs. Mild automotive detergent may be used to clean the product. Do not use dish detergent, abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads, wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish.
Ensure all knobs, bolts, screws, straps and locks are firmly secured before every trip. Periodically re-tighten and inspect all components for signs of wear, corrosion and fatigue. With the truck side tool box installed, periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight.
Yes. Treat or seal all fasteners and exposed metal in any holes drilled in vehicle to prevent corrosion.
The manual does not specify which truck models or bed lengths are compatible. Contact CURT Group at 833.387.7720 or consult your dealer for fitment confirmation.
Hardware is not included. You must purchase bolts, washers, lock nuts, screws and rivets. Refer to the torque specifications table for bolt sizes: M6, M8, M10, M12 (metric) or 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2" (SAE).
The manual does not specify whether additional people or lifting equipment are required. Contact CURT Group at 833.387.7720 for installation assistance recommendations.
Ensure all bolts, screws, straps and locks are firmly secured before every trip. Periodically re-tighten and inspect all components for signs of wear, corrosion and fatigue.
Use mild automotive detergent. Do not use dish detergent, abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads or wire brushes. For polished or gloss finishes, polish may be used to clear small scratches.
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