Hipupchuck wrote in
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W. eWatson wrote:
Aside from my blade difficulty just posted, I have another tricky
task. My son left me his Tundra for several years with me while he's
working outside the country. He left a large tool box in the back
that may weight 100 or more pounds. I'd like to get it out. It's on
its side and has caster wheels. The truck bed has a camper shell. I
can probably slide the box onto the bed, but getting it on the ground
is likely a real challenge. I don't think I can just put up some 2x6s
or plywood and slide it down. Any ideas?

Maybe removing tools would help, but since the trays are vertical,
that might be difficult.

the tools are probably all over the place inside the box.

Lower the tail gate then back up real fast and slam the brakes on. It
should slide right out.


near a sturdy tree,tie rope around tree and toolbox.
drive truck SLOWLY away from tree until the toolbox is partway off the
tailgate,then put ramp in place and slide toolbox down ramp.
you can brace yourself against a wheelwell and use your LEGS to push box
the rest of the way.Or you could use a cheap "comealong" to haul it out.

you could make a simple wheeled platform that's level with the truck
bed,and slide the toolbox onto that.Then tip it over to get the toolbox
onto it's casters.

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Jim Yanik
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