ChrisK Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 So, I bought a 2012 black Dodge Ram about six months ago. I wanted a truck box for it. This is kind of dumb but here you go. I did not have a ton of money and wanted to buy an American made box (aluminum - black) I owned a Kobalt box from Lowes with my last truck but left it with it. The box was made in the USA. so I figured I'd get a new Kobalt box. Problem is they are all made in Mexico now with a light grade aluminum. After looking, researching, praying, pleading to Heaven, I found the Husky box in black, made in the USA! Tadummmmmm! Also, if you buy a Back Rack brand head ache cage for your new truck, low grade Chinese made steel! Buy the Pro Rack brand. USA made higher grade steel? Price difference on Buyautotrucks.com? $20 more. My tool box? Same price as Kobalt, 2mm thicker, USA made. I know, useless info but maybe there is hope for us yet if we shop around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Great info Chris. I too had an older Kobalt box that was nice. It's a shame they've dwindled to crap. Not surprising though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Have you ever looked at the Weather tech? They are great boxes and there is no getting into them with a crowbar, only problem is the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 WeatherTech makes nice stuff, but as you said, they come at a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yup, top of the line. $$$ I paid $289 for my my box, it is made (I think, I can't quite remember) by Tradesman. I will say that this box in particular is American made. Tradesman is a good line with decent price point features and the heavy duty gas lifts work great and the lock is solid. The box is a full size heavy gauge black powder coated aluminum box with a heavy duty slide tray (my Kobalt did not come with one). I'd attach pictures but I cannot figure out how to do it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sounds like you got a good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 It just shows it is better to shop around for a quality product at a bargain price, than buy some crap just because it falls in your price bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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