Drilling Holes in my Pickup Bed!!

Follow along as I begin the process of changing toolboxes and making room for new accessories in the bed!

[@johnrice9121]

I love my milwaukee packout system but I can't bring myself to drill into my bed 😯😫. Can't wait to see the finished product 👍

[@zr2zamboni906]

Love the toolbox idea. Have a swingcase too, passenger side, holding all my recovery gear for now. Maybe a change is in order .....

[@markevans3589]

Good install. 👍

[@Domingjm2]

Are the rivnuts the same metal composition as your bed? If not, what did you use to insulate them from galvanic corrosion? Edit: never mind.

[@MountainHobbler]

Hey I learned how to get out a riv nut watching this so that is pretty cool. I have a Leitner bed rack and one of the riv nuts stripped out, off to the hardware store I go.

[@campbelloffroad3660]

Yeah hopefully it works for you! they don't always come out as easy as that one did, it wasn't crimped on very well

[@21dazey21]

Just throwing this out there but if you were to put the wall plate right near the tailgate you could shut the tailgate and lock it and then you wouldn’t have to worry about anybody getting into your pack out because they can’t get to the turn over latch. That and you wouldn’t have to climb into the truck every time you need to get something. Good video just letting you know what I did.

[@campbelloffroad3660]

That’s a really good idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@Brian-mg5jz]

I'm a fellow Sconnie, I had the same idea so now I don't feel as if I'd be the only person to do it. Only issue is my truck bed is composite, and curious if using rivet nuts would still work. 🤔

[@johnhubble5373]

Interested in the rib bolt or rib nut portion as I am adding a lock that goes to my truck bed

[@Eastbaypisces]

what kind of drill bit did u use?? u didn't drill past the bed into the truck??

[@Todd_S]

Have you had any issues with the zinc plated rivet nuts rusting in your truck bed? I know Wisconsin has harsh winters. I debating on upgrading to stainless steel rivet nuts in my truck bed.

[@AlwaysSearching..]

Should have mounted the spare wheel and packout on the passenger side to even out the weight whilst you’re in the drivers seat

[@coleproctor7995]

10mm is bigger than 3/8 or 11mm

[@bigepimpin862]

I have a silverado 1500, can i drill right in the center both ways of the bed??

[@campbelloffroad3660]

I'm not sure, you need to climb under it and look at where you are wanting to drill

[@bigepimpin862]

Campbell ZR2 yea i did and theres some kindda plate in the middle but theres nothing connected to it but aite thanx yo!

[@raymondrobinson4283]

What bolts did you use??

[@campbelloffroad3660]

Raymond Robinson M8

[@zr2zamboni906]

Went to Home Depot to locate these boxes and nobody knew where they were (if at all). There were Milwaukee stack and roll tool sets. No floor mounted option. Help !!!!!

[@campbelloffroad3660]

ZR2 Zamboni I had to get the base plate at a tractor supply store, not all Home Depot’s carry it, the boxes are part of the stack and roll set, just not the bottom one with wheels on it, you should be able to buy them individually

[@CrashJayGaming]

I found them at Ace as well, give that a try

[@WalterMelons]

Instead of riv nuts use jack nuts. And I’d at least throw a dab of silicone in the holes before installing them. I have a ‘95 so not scared of drilling holes in anything. I have a spare tire I’ll need to mount and a gas can like yours.

[@brandonbarrientos7252]

Can you link the tool