How to Modify Tonneau Cover for Tool Box
How to Modify Tonneau Cover for Tool BoxWhen you need to transport tools from one place to another, make sure that you have a toolbox handy. You can customize your truck bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox. This blog post will show you how!
Tools Required
- Marker or Pencil
- Safety Glasses
- Tape Measure
- Electric Drill & Bits
- Screwdriver Set
- Jigsaw with Metal Cutting Blades for Wood/Plastic
You’ll need the following tools to install a truck bed toolbox. You can customize your truck bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
Customizing the Bed Cover
Before you begin, make sure that the tonneau cover is removed and place it somewhere safe. You can customize your truck bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
When installing a toolbox on top of existing decking, we need to remove the existing decking. Customizing your truck bed, you’ll need to make modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
Use the marker or pencil to mark where you want cutouts on your tailgate’s sidewall. You can modify the tailgate by making the modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
It is best if you cut all four corners of your tailgate’s sidewall first before moving on to other areas. You can customize your truck bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
You can cut the sidewall of your tailgate using an electric drill with bits and jigsaw (with metal cutting blades). Cutting out the sidewalls of your truck’s tailgate is essential since it will be where we’ll install our toolbox. You can modify your truck bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
Measure where you want your cutouts on your sidewalls, then mark it using a marker or pencil. You can customize your truck’s tailgate by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
Cut the sidewalls of your tailgate using an electric drill and jigsaw (metal cutting blades). You can modify your truck’s tailgate by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
After you have cut out the sidewalls of your tailgate, move on to making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
Using double-sided tape (or screws), place small pieces at each corner where holes were made. You can customize your truck’s bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
The double-sided tape (or screws) will be used to attach your tailgate’s sidewalls onto the bed of your truck, securing it in place. You can customize your truck’s bed by making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
After you have finished modifying your truck’s tailgate, move on to making modifications such as adding a tonneau cover and cutting out the bed liner in order to accommodate storage space for a toolbox.
How Much Weight Can A Tonneau Cover Hold?
The weight of a tonneau cover varies depending on the make and model of the tonneau cover itself, as well as your truck. Some brands such as Roll-N-Lock, claim their covers can hold up to 500 pounds, while others may only hold 300 pounds. The maximum amount you should carry is about 150 pounds, so if your tonneau cover says it can hold 500 pounds definitely do not put that much weight on top.
The reason why you should not put too much weight on the cover is because this could permanently damage the vinyl or fiberglass material of your tonneau cover, or even warp it to the point where it will no longer function properly. It can also make it more likely to break in half while you are driving your truck, which would be dangerous if the cover falls on your windshield or any other part of the car.
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