I did something very similar to your setup, Jim. I was given an old truck toolbox, and I had a carrier fabricated for it. I'm using a pair of Bores bumper guides to help remind me it's out there. I can't see any part of the box from the drivers seat! The bumper guides are wired in to the turn signals.
I have a front hitch on the truck, and the toolbox carrier was made using two pintle-hitch mounts. I can raise it up several inches if needed. Stabilized with a pair of turnbuckles to the tow-hooks.
I've also put a set of auxiliary lights on the front because I discovered the box casts a shadow in the headlights when driving at night.
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I have a front hitch on the truck, and the toolbox carrier was made using two pintle-hitch mounts. I can raise it up several inches if needed. Stabilized with a pair of turnbuckles to the tow-hooks.
I've also put a set of auxiliary lights on the front because I discovered the box casts a shadow in the headlights when driving at night.
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Here is my setup. I added some home made brackets to the front tow hooks to stabilize the box. Made it out of used pickup box and parts of the aluminum carrier Harbor Freight sells.
The straps hook into the top of the bumper and into the tow hook brackets.
The straps hook into the top of the bumper and into the tow hook brackets.
Here is a pic of the Knaack 36" gang box on fabricated hitch mount, with license plate moved over to side of bumper.
This is what I use my front rack for. I put two big plastic tubs on each side for water levelers etc. Works great.
