UWS Bright Aluminum 48" Single-Door Topside Truck Tool Box TBTS-48UWSOriginal price was $695.95. Current price is $631.95.In Stock
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Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
Finish: GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT
Material: Aluminum
Part Type: SIDE MOUNT
UWS topside truck tool boxes provide unbeatable storage and security for your items in the bed of your truck and on the jobsite. Each box features a corrosion-resistant aluminum construction, heavy-duty aircraft cable door supports and a stainless steel locking system -- all to keep your equipment and valuables safe and easily accessible whenever needed. Each UWS truck side 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 door features aircraft-grade stainless steel cables, ensuring reliable strength and door operation. The locking mechanism of this truck side tool box provides excellent security for your items, featuring a stainless steel, key-operated T-handle. Stainless steel construction supplies the lock with long-lasting corrosion resistance, and the door also has a MicroSeal gasket, blocking moisture, dust and insects from getting inside and damaging your valuables. The door also opens a full 90 degrees for easier access. 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 topside truck tool boxes provide unbeatable storage and security for your items in the bed of your truck and on the jobsite. Each box features a corrosion-resistant aluminum construction, heavy-duty aircraft cable door supports and a stainless steel locking system -- all to keep your equipment and valuables safe and easily accessible whenever needed. Each UWS truck side 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 door features aircra ft-grade stainless steel cables, ensuring reliable strength and door operation. The locking mechanism of this truck side tool box provides excellent security for your items, featuring a stainless steel, key-operated T-handle. Stainless steel construction supplies the lock with long-lasting corrosion resistance, and the door also has a MicroSeal gasket, blocking moisture, dust and insects from getting inside and damaging your valuables. The door also opens a full 90 degrees for easier access. 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 topside tool box, two keys, and two legs. Hardware (bolts, nuts, washers) is not included and must be purchased separately. You will need to source your own fasteners to secure the legs to the tool box and optionally to the truck bed.
The manual does not specify which truck bed sizes or styles are compatible. The tool box is placed on the bed rail and secured with legs, but you should verify fitment with your specific truck bed length and configuration before purchase. Contact CURT Group at 877.287.8634 or consult your dealer for compatibility confirmation.
You will need: drill, drill bit set, ratchet, socket set, tape measure, level, square, and marker. The manual rates installation difficulty as Easy. You must also purchase your own hardware (bolts, nuts, washers) to secure the legs to the tool box and truck bed.
The manual does not specify exact bolt sizes, lengths or quantities. You must purchase bolts, nuts, and washers suitable for your truck bed and tool box. Use the torque specifications provided (M6/1/4" = 3 ft-lbs, M8/5/16" = 7 ft-lbs, M10/3/8" = 16 ft-lbs, M12/7/16" = 28 ft-lbs, 1/2" = 28 ft-lbs) to select appropriate hardware. If purchasing hardware, follow the torque specifications provided with that hardware.
No, the manual does not mention battery disconnection. However, before drilling, you must check under the vehicle to ensure drill locations do not puncture, cut or obstruct brake lines, fuel lines, electrical wires, fuel tanks or other components.
Before drilling into your truck bed, check under the vehicle to ensure the drill location does not puncture, cut or obstruct any brake lines, fuel 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. This is a mandatory safety step before proceeding.
Park the truck on level ground. Place the tool box on the bed rail of the truck with the handles and logo plate facing outward. Ensure the tool box is level before proceeding to attach the legs.
Place one leg on a corner of the tool box that is not resting on the bed rail. Use a square to ensure the leg is vertical and at the appropriate height so it rests on the truck bed. Mark two mounting locations on the leg and tool box corner. Drill two holes through the leg and tool box corner. Secure the leg with purchased hardware (bolts, nuts, washers). Repeat on the other end of the tool box. For added security, the legs may be bolted to the truck bed.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill two holes through each leg and the tool box corner to secure the legs. The manual does not specify exact hole sizes; you must determine this based on the hardware you purchase. Before drilling, you must check under the vehicle to ensure the drill location does not puncture brake lines, fuel lines, electrical wires, fuel tanks or other components.
Yes. The manual states: 'Treat or seal all fasteners and exposed metal in any holes drilled in vehicle to prevent corrosion.' This is required to protect your truck bed from rust and corrosion at the mounting points.
Torque specifications are: M6/1/4" bolt = 3 ft-lbs, M8/5/16" bolt = 7 ft-lbs, M10/3/8" bolt = 16 ft-lbs, M12/7/16" bolt = 28 ft-lbs, 1/2" bolt = 28 ft-lbs. These are general guidelines. If purchasing hardware, use the torque specifications provided with that hardware. Proper torque is important to prevent damage to the product or vehicle.
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 exists if these items are stored in the tool box.
Yes. The tool box 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 installed.
Yes. Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended capacity. The manual does not specify the tool box capacity itself; you must consult your vehicle's owner manual or manufacturer specifications to determine the maximum load your truck bed can safely support.
Ensure all knobs, bolts, screws, straps and locks are firmly secured. Periodically re-tighten and inspect all components for signs of wear, corrosion and fatigue. With the topside tool box installed, periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight. This should be done before every trip.
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. The manual does not specify an exact re-torque interval, but recommends regular inspection and tightening as part of routine vehicle maintenance.
Use mild automotive detergent to clean the product. Do not use dish detergent, abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads, wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish. For polished, gloss and other smooth finishes, polish may be used to clear small scratches and scuffs on the finish. To protect your investment, treat or seal all fasteners and exposed metal in any holes drilled in the vehicle to prevent corrosion.
No. The manual explicitly states: 'Never modify this product.' Do not alter, cut, weld or otherwise modify the tool box. If you have questions regarding the installation, operation, use and limits of the product, consult your dealer.
The tool box must not interfere with factory-installed safety equipment. Before installation, verify that the tool box placement does not obstruct airbags, sensors, brake lines, fuel lines, electrical wires or other factory safety systems. If you have concerns, consult your dealer.
The manual does not specify vehicle compatibility. Contact CURT Group at 877.287.8634 or consult your dealer to confirm fitment for your specific truck bed size and style.
You must purchase bolts, nuts, and washers. The manual does not specify sizes; determine these based on your truck bed and the torque specifications provided (M6/1/4" = 3 ft-lbs through 1/2" = 28 ft-lbs).
Yes, mandatory. Before drilling, check under the vehicle to ensure the drill location does not puncture brake lines, fuel lines, electrical wires, fuel tanks or other components.
Yes. You must drill two holes through each leg and tool box corner. Treat or seal all drilled holes to prevent corrosion.
Use these torque specifications: M6/1/4" = 3 ft-lbs, M8/5/16" = 7 ft-lbs, M10/3/8" = 16 ft-lbs, M12/7/16" = 28 ft-lbs, 1/2" = 28 ft-lbs. If purchasing hardware, follow the torque specifications provided with that hardware.
Do not store flammables, explosives, hazardous materials or hazardous waste (gasoline, solvents, gun powder, dynamite, propane tanks, acetylene tanks, cutting torches). Danger of explosion.
Ensure all bolts are firmly secured before every trip. Periodically re-tighten and inspect all components for signs of wear, corrosion and fatigue.
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