Just bought a 2015 Pro4x. Was always intrigued by the Utili-Track system and this influenced my purchasing choice.
I've done some cursory searches but was surprised not to find more products and projects for it and am now wondering just how useful it is.
Anyway, I have two projects in mind. The first is that I have a bed tool chest (see below) that I would like to fit on the bottom bed rails to hold it in place but also so I can position it in the bed wherever I want it and remove it easily.
The second is that I would like to do something similar with a crossover tool box where it would rest on the truck bed sides but be attached to the rail system through the sides of the box even if I had to use spacers between the side of the box and the rail. This would allow me to position the crossover box anywhere in the bed, remove it easily and not have to drill mounting holes in the top of the bed side.
I'll work on the first project first since I already have the chest. But I have some questions. First, what is the little thing in the second picture below? It came on the truck. One on each side. Maybe a stop? Not sure if it is OEM or not. But, my thought was this: take these off, drill two holes in the bottom of the tool chest, attach these to the bottom of the chest to hold the chest in place. Loosen then up to remove or reposition chest. Well, that won't work because it will not come completely apart. In other words you cannot unscrew the base. So that's a no go.
So my second thought is to use a proper sized bolt with a couple of thick washers that will be inserted into the track system. The sides of the washer will have to be ground down to make them flat so they will fit into the rail slot. Then, find a plastic or metal knob to screw down onto it once the box is in place. The only issue would be that the bolt would turn in place when I tried to tighten it or loosen it. I guess I could get a buddy to tack weld the bolt head to the squared off washer.
Anyone else tried this sort of thing or know of any aftermarket product which would fulfill a similar roll?
Thanks and apologies if this has already been discussed to death. A Google search didn't turn up much and not too many aftermarket products available on eBay or amazon.
I've done some cursory searches but was surprised not to find more products and projects for it and am now wondering just how useful it is.
Anyway, I have two projects in mind. The first is that I have a bed tool chest (see below) that I would like to fit on the bottom bed rails to hold it in place but also so I can position it in the bed wherever I want it and remove it easily.
The second is that I would like to do something similar with a crossover tool box where it would rest on the truck bed sides but be attached to the rail system through the sides of the box even if I had to use spacers between the side of the box and the rail. This would allow me to position the crossover box anywhere in the bed, remove it easily and not have to drill mounting holes in the top of the bed side.
I'll work on the first project first since I already have the chest. But I have some questions. First, what is the little thing in the second picture below? It came on the truck. One on each side. Maybe a stop? Not sure if it is OEM or not. But, my thought was this: take these off, drill two holes in the bottom of the tool chest, attach these to the bottom of the chest to hold the chest in place. Loosen then up to remove or reposition chest. Well, that won't work because it will not come completely apart. In other words you cannot unscrew the base. So that's a no go.
So my second thought is to use a proper sized bolt with a couple of thick washers that will be inserted into the track system. The sides of the washer will have to be ground down to make them flat so they will fit into the rail slot. Then, find a plastic or metal knob to screw down onto it once the box is in place. The only issue would be that the bolt would turn in place when I tried to tighten it or loosen it. I guess I could get a buddy to tack weld the bolt head to the squared off washer.
Anyone else tried this sort of thing or know of any aftermarket product which would fulfill a similar roll?
Thanks and apologies if this has already been discussed to death. A Google search didn't turn up much and not too many aftermarket products available on eBay or amazon.
