When you need maximum-length secure storage that mounts on your truck bed rails while keeping the bed open for cargo, the WEATHER GUARD Hi-Side Tool Box (Model 296-3-02) delivers professional-grade performance with heavy-duty steel construction and bright white finish. This hi-side truck tool box provides 11.8 cubic feet of storage capacity for valuable tools, equipment, and parts, mounting along the bed rail to maximize accessibility while preserving your truck bed for supplies, materials, and larger equipment. Measuring 96.25" long, 13.25" wide, and 16" high, this extra-long configuration extends even beyond typical long-bed lengths to accommodate the longest tools and provide maximum side-mounted storage span available in steel construction. The door opening (12.25" high by 42.75" wide) provides excellent access to contents, while the aluminum door and hinge reduce truck tool box weight and protect against corrosion. The drill-resistant lock core and three-point latching system provide extreme security, while the rain gutter and full weather seal with memory-resistant D-shaped ribbed weather strip keep moisture out. At 135 pounds, the 16-gauge steel body construction with bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat finish ensures maximum durability for years of demanding professional use. Tool-less quick release doors adjust from 90 to 180 degrees with QuickClips, the removable parts bin keeps small items organized, and convenient attachment points secure materials and tools. For contractors, fleet managers, tradespeople, or anyone with extra-long bed trucks needing maximum-length side-mounted steel storage with professional security and weather protection, this hi-side box delivers the comprehensive solution.
Extra-Long 96.25" Steel Construction
The defining advantage of this truck tool box is the extra-long 96.25" length combined with professional 16-gauge steel body construction. At over 8 feet long, this is one of the longest hi-side truck tool boxes available in steel, extending even beyond typical long-bed lengths to accommodate extra-long bed trucks or to provide maximum storage span on standard long-beds. This extra length is valuable for very long tools, extended-reach equipment, organizing tools by category across the substantial span, or simply maximizing the storage available along one side of your truck.
The 16-gauge steel body provides heavy-duty strength and security—this is thicker, stronger steel than lighter 18-gauge alternatives, offering enhanced dent resistance, greater security against break-in attempts, and superior long-term structural integrity. At 135 pounds, the steel construction ensures the box stays firmly mounted across its substantial 96.25" length, provides significant theft deterrence through weight and strength, and delivers the structural integrity to withstand years of demanding use.
The heavy-duty welded construction creates a rigid, integrated structure that withstands the constant vibration and impacts that side-mounted boxes experience across such extended lengths. The 13.25" width extends outward from the bed rail, providing adequate depth for tools and equipment. The 16" hi-side height creates 11.8 cubic feet of storage capacity—substantial volume for professional tool inventories in steel construction.
The combination of extra-long length with steel construction distinguishes this box from aluminum alternatives—while aluminum boxes offer lighter weight, the steel construction provides the ultimate in security, durability, and theft deterrence for operations where these factors outweigh weight considerations. The steel withstands impacts, resists prying and cutting attempts, and maintains structural integrity through the most demanding professional applications.
Professional Security and Weather Protection
The extra-long steel hi-side box is engineered with multiple security features working together to protect valuable tools and equipment across the extended 96.25" span. The drill-resistant lock core resists one of the most common break-in methods where thieves attempt to drill out locks. The three-point latching system provides extreme security by engaging locks at three separate points across the lid—distributing force and making prying entry extremely difficult even with the extra-long lid span. The 16-gauge steel body provides additional security compared to thinner materials or aluminum alternatives.
Security features can be configured as key-alike on request for fleet operations managing multiple vehicles with side boxes—allowing one key to access all units across your fleet.
The rain gutter and full weather seal keep moisture out of the high side truck bed tool box and your equipment. The memory-resistant D-shaped ribbed weather strip maintains its sealing effectiveness through thousands of opening and closing cycles and extreme temperature variations, ensuring your tool inventory remains dry and protected from rust and corrosion.
The aluminum door and hinge reduce truck tool box weight while protecting against corrosion—these components are subject to constant operation and weather exposure, so aluminum's natural corrosion resistance ensures they maintain functionality and appearance through years of use. The combination of steel body for security and strength with aluminum door and hinge for weight savings and corrosion resistance creates an optimal balance of properties.
Professional Features and Finish
The tool-less quick release doors adjust from 90 degrees to 180 degrees with QuickClips and no tools required. This adjustable door opening provides versatility: 90-degree opening for normal access, 180-degree opening (lid folds completely back) when you need maximum access to the interior or are working in tight spaces.
The removable parts bin keeps small items organized within the 11.8 cubic foot storage space. Small parts, fasteners, fittings, and accessories can easily become lost in such a large box—the removable bin provides dedicated organization.
Convenient attachment points secure materials and tools in the pickup bed, providing tie-down capabilities that work in conjunction with the extra-long side box.
The door opening measures 12.25" high by 42.75" wide, providing excellent access to the interior along a substantial portion of the extra-long box length. The double lid construction with heavy-duty C-channel reinforced lids provides structural strength across the extra-long opening span.
The bed rail mounting location positions the box along the top of the bed rail. Installation takes approximately 0.7 hours (about 42 minutes) and involves securing the substantial 135-pound box to your truck's bed rails across the extended 96.25" length.
The bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat finish over steel creates a clean, professional appearance while providing protection against scratches, chips, rust, and corrosion. The white finish maintains professional image, coordinates with white trucks popular in commercial fleets, shows cleanliness, and reflects heat.
The Limited Lifetime Warranty demonstrates WEATHER GUARD's confidence in construction quality. USA manufacturing ensures quality control standards for truck tool boxes supporting professional inventories.
Key Features
- Extra-Long 96.25" Steel: 11.8 cu ft capacity—maximum length side-mounted storage in 16-gauge steel construction
- 16-Gauge Steel Body at 135 lbs: Heavy-duty security and durability—superior strength compared to thinner materials
- Drill-Resistant 3-Point Lock: Extreme security in steel—protects valuable tools across extra-long span
- Aluminum Door/Hinge with Steel Body: Optimal balance—corrosion-resistant operation with steel security and strength
Applications and Specifications
The WEATHER GUARD Hi-Side Tool Box (96.25" White Steel) is ideal for extra-long bed trucks requiring full-length steel storage, operations prioritizing security and durability of steel construction, maximum-length side-mounted storage needs, professionals valuing steel's security advantages, white fleet coordination, or any long-bed truck operation where extra-long steel box provides ultimate security and tool protection.
Model Number: 296-3-02
Style: Hi-Side Box (Extra-Long Steel)
Material: 16-Gauge Steel Body with Aluminum Door and Hinge
Finish: Brite White ARMOR TUF Powder Coat
Storage Capacity: 11.8 cubic feet
Construction: Heavy-Duty Welded with C-Channel Reinforced Lid
Security System: Drill-Resistant Lock Core with Three-Point Latching
Weather Protection: Rain Gutter, Full Weather Seal, Memory-Resistant D-Shaped Ribbed Weather Strip
Door Opening: Adjustable 90-180 Degrees with Tool-Less QuickClips
Mounting Location: Bed Rail
Installation Time: 0.7 hours
Key-Alike: Available on Request
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Country of Origin: USA
Dimensions:
- Length: 96.25" (extra-long)
- Width: 13.25"
- Height: 16" (hi-side)
- Weight: 135 lbs
Door Opening:
- Height: 12.25"
- Width: 42.75"
Features:
- Extra-long 96.25" length
- 16-gauge steel body
- 11.8 cu ft capacity
- 135 lb weight
- Drill-resistant lock core
- Three-point latching
- Aluminum door and hinge
- Rain gutter and weather seal
- Tool-less adjustable doors (90-180°)
- Removable parts bin
- C-channel reinforced double lid
- Bright white powder coat
- Heavy-duty welded construction
- USA manufacturing
Applications:
- Extra-long bed trucks
- Maximum security requirements
- Steel construction preference
- Long-bed professional trucks
- Fleet vehicles
- Maximum-length storage needs
Extra-Long Steel Storage
Whether you have an extra-long bed truck requiring full-length steel storage, prioritize steel's security and durability advantages, need maximum-length side-mounted storage in steel construction, want 16-gauge heavy-duty strength at 135 lbs, require drill-resistant three-point security in steel body, or need bright white finish coordinating with fleet vehicles, the WEATHER GUARD Hi-Side Tool Box (96.25" White Steel) delivers the ultimate steel solution.
This professional extra-long steel hi-side truck tool box combines 96.25" maximum length in heavy-duty 16-gauge steel, 11.8 cubic feet capacity, 135 lb substantial construction, aluminum door and hinge for corrosion resistance with steel body for security, drill-resistant three-point locking, rain gutter and weather sealing, tool-less adjustable doors, removable parts bin, bright white powder coat finish, and USA manufacturing with Limited Lifetime Warranty.
This isn't just extra-long storage—it's maximum-length steel security providing the ultimate combination of extended span, 16-gauge strength, professional-grade durability, and theft deterrence that steel construction delivers for operations requiring the highest level of tool protection in the longest side-mounted format available.
Terms to Know
- 16-Gauge Steel: Steel thickness of approximately 0.0598" (1.5mm)—heavier and stronger than 18-gauge, providing enhanced security and durability.
- Hi-Side Truck Tool Box: Storage box mounting on truck bed rails along the side—provides exterior access while keeping bed floor open.
- Three-Point Latching System: Security mechanism with three separate locking points—distributes force across long lid span, resists prying attempts.
- Drill-Resistant Lock Core: Lock designed to resist drilling attacks—protects against common break-in method targeting lock cylinders.
- Heavy-Duty Welded Construction: Permanent joining of steel components through welding—creates rigid integrated structure for demanding applications.
- C-Channel Reinforced Lid: Lid strengthened with C-shaped channel sections—provides rigidity across extra-long span preventing warping.
- Memory-Resistant Weather Strip: D-shaped ribbed sealing material that returns to original shape after compression—maintains effectiveness through temperature extremes and repeated cycles.
- ARMOR TUF Powder Coat: Durable finishing process creating chip-resistant, corrosion-proof protection—maintains appearance through years of professional use.
