Unboxing Weather Guard Lo-Side Truck Box

If you're planning to add secure side storage to your pickup truck, a Weather Guard Lo-Side truck box is a popular option among contractors and trades professionals. In this video, Ryan from Upfit Supply walks through the unboxing of a 41-inch Weather Guard Lo-Side toolbox so you can see exactly what comes in the package before installation.

Weather Guard toolboxes are known for their durability, installer-friendly hardware and professional-grade construction. This quick unboxing gives you a closer look at the materials, mounting hardware and features included with the box.

Watch the Video: Weather Guard Lo-Side Truck Box Unboxing

This overview shows how the toolbox is packaged, the hardware included and a closer look at the lid design, locking system and installation components.

What Is a Weather Guard Lo-Side Truck Box?

A Lo-Side truck toolbox mounts along the inside edge of your truck bed rail and is accessed from the side of the vehicle. This style of toolbox provides convenient storage while keeping most of your truck bed open for cargo and materials.

These boxes are commonly paired with a crossover toolbox mounted at the front of the bed. If you're considering a similar setup, you can browse our selection of Weather Guard Lo-Side truck boxes or explore compatible Weather Guard crossover boxes.

Box Specifications in This Video

The toolbox featured in the video is a 41-inch Weather Guard Lo-Side box. These boxes are typically purchased based on length so they can fit different truck bed sizes.

This specific model includes:

• 41-inch box length
• Low-profile lid design
• Aluminum construction
• Textured matte black finish

Weather Guard offers Lo-Side boxes in multiple sizes, materials and finishes so you can match your truck and storage needs.

How the Toolbox Is Packaged

Weather Guard packages their truck boxes carefully to protect them during shipping.

Inside the box you'll find protective cardboard corner guards that help prevent damage to the lid and edges during transit. The toolbox itself is tightly secured inside the packaging to reduce movement during shipping.

Once removed from the packaging, the primary components include the toolbox, mounting brackets and installation hardware.

What Comes Inside the Box

The unboxing reveals several key components needed for installation.

Included in the package:

• Weather Guard Lo-Side toolbox
• Mounting brackets
• Installation hardware kit
• Plus nuts and plus-nut installation tool
• U-clamps for bed rail mounting
• Installation instructions with QR code
• Keys for the lock system

Weather Guard includes all necessary hardware so the box can be installed without sourcing additional components.

Weather Guard Lock System

The lock cylinders on Weather Guard toolboxes ship uncoded. The first key inserted into the lock programs the cylinder permanently.

This system allows you to key multiple Weather Guard boxes the same. For example, if you install a crossover box and two Lo-Side boxes, you can use the same key for all of them.

If you want to learn how to program these locks, check out our guide on how to key Weather Guard toolbox locks.

Interior Tie-Down Points

Inside the toolbox you'll also find a built-in tie-down point. These small D-ring style anchors can be used to secure lightweight tools or materials in the truck bed.

While they aren't designed for heavy loads like motorcycles or equipment, they provide convenient attachment points for smaller items.

If you install two Lo-Side boxes along with a crossover box, you could have up to four tie-down locations available inside the bed.

Accessory Wiring Ports

The front of the toolbox includes rubber grommet ports that allow you to route wiring into the box if needed.

These ports can support accessories such as:

• Interior toolbox lighting
• Powered lock systems
• Keyless entry upgrades

This makes it easy to add powered accessories without drilling additional holes into the toolbox.

Weather Guard Lid Design

The lid includes several features designed to protect your tools and make the box easy to use on the job site.

Key lid features include:

• Heavy-duty weather seal
• Three-ridge moisture protection design
• Memory-resistant foam gasket
• Gas-powered struts for smooth opening

The weather seal runs along the entire lid and helps prevent moisture from entering the toolbox during rain or snow.

Smooth Push-Button Opening

Weather Guard Lo-Side boxes use a push-button latch combined with gas struts to open the lid smoothly.

Once the button is pressed, the lid lifts automatically and opens nearly 90 degrees. This gives you full access to the storage area while keeping the lid securely open.

The struts also help prevent the lid from slamming shut unexpectedly.

Flush Lock Design

Another feature of Weather Guard’s newer toolbox designs is the recessed lock button.

When the toolbox is locked, the push button sits flush inside the lid. This design helps:

• Reduce tampering
• Protect the lock mechanism
• Make it easy to see when the box is locked

Installation Overview

The included hardware kit provides everything needed to mount the toolbox to your truck bed.

The installation uses a combination of:

• Bed rail U-clamps
• Mounting brackets
• Plus nuts for secure attachment points

Weather Guard even includes a plus-nut installation tool so you can install the mounting hardware properly without needing specialty tools.

If you'd like to see the full installation process, watch our installation video for this toolbox.

Weather Guard Materials and Color Options

This particular toolbox is aluminum with a textured matte black finish, but Weather Guard offers several material and color options.

Available finishes may include:

• Aluminum diamond plate
• Matte black
• Gloss black
• Gunmetal gray
• Steel versions in white

These options allow you to match your toolbox to the look and functionality you want for your work truck.

Shop Weather Guard Truck Toolboxes

If you're building out storage for your pickup truck, Weather Guard offers a wide range of professional-grade toolboxes designed for contractors and trades professionals.

You can explore the collections below:

• Shop Weather Guard Lo-Side truck boxes
• Shop Weather Guard crossover boxes
• Browse truck tool boxes
• Explore Weather Guard equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lo-Side truck toolbox?

A Lo-Side truck toolbox mounts along the inside edge of a truck bed rail and is accessed from the side of the truck. It provides storage while keeping most of the bed open for hauling materials.

Can Weather Guard toolboxes be keyed alike?

Yes. Weather Guard lock cylinders are shipped uncoded, allowing you to program multiple toolboxes to the same key during installation.

Do Lo-Side truck boxes reduce truck bed space?

Lo-Side boxes do take up some space inside the truck bed, but they still allow plenty of room for cargo compared to full bed storage systems.

Are Weather Guard truck boxes weatherproof?

Weather Guard boxes include heavy-duty weather seals designed to prevent moisture and debris from entering the toolbox.

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