Had a set on my last Tundra and got a set for my 22 Pro that came in a couple days ago. These things are indispensable for storage on trucks that don't have any.
The best review of this product. Illustration with closeup details are awesome. Verbal directiona re excellent too. Only thing was needing to disconnect the tail lights. I just let them dangle and they were fine. Thanks again.
Just installed one on the driver side today and your videos are perfect, I didn’t even looked at the paper instructions. One thing I didn’t do was the 90 foot pound of torque the bolts required. It seemed too much. Some truck lug nuts don’t even require that much. I just made sure it was really tight, that’s all. Will soon buy the one on the passenger side, since I will probably need more space. I am happy overall.
Having mine installed this wed coming, on my 2023 tundra. Only had it a week now. I am not installing them as I do not want the nightmare of being told my electrical warranty is void if the rear taillights do not work.
Was wondering if you're able to slide a 4x8 sheet of plywood in between the boxes? I sometimes haul a bunch of plywood but would love to have these boxes. Thanks for the video.
Hey Darren!…so you would be able to fit 1, maybe 2 sheets under the boxes (they don’t go all the way down to bed)…but there’s not enough room in between them once you come up to the bottom of the cases (hope that makes sense)…let me know if that helps!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Thanks for the reply, I guess one box would allow more than 2 sheets? Because the space would allow it on the side that doesn't have one of the swing cases. It seems to be a design flaw, just subtract maybe an inch from the width so we could have both boxes and allow multiple sheets in between the cases. Your thoughts? Thanks again for the videos.
Darren, I had the same concern but I got to thinking that as easy as they are to remove I could just take them off when hauling 10-15 or more pieces of 4X8 plywood.
@Darren, yea that would have been nice to be able to squeeze multiple 4x8 sheets in between!…as Matt mentioned, worst case scenario they are super easy to remove…you could pop em off if needed, they remove in seconds as shown in the video…hope that helps!
These are awesome! I still have them on my truck...I remember my OCD kicked against that yellow rubber on the pull handles, which I ended up plasti-dipping in red! 😅
Lol..I had the same issue with the driver's side damper on my install. I removed the bottom link too. I was just curious how you got around getting your hand in there for the lower bolt plate. I see we both had the same idea.
I love my swing case on my 17. Keep a air compressor, jumper cables and some lights ratchet and straps. Haven't had the need for a second one yet but I can definitely see my self getting another if needed
I’ll get a measurement for ya when I go out to garage…if you have to take em out they pop right off, that’s part of the reason I love em!…literally takes 2 seconds to take each one out if needed, but I’ll get that measurement for ya!
Good video. I just went to install the driver's side case the big brown truck brought me last night. Unfortunately they sent me passenger side brackets... I had already drilled the holes with the template, so I just screwed the nuts on for now. The other bracket looks like it would be the same for both sides, but the catch piece is different. I went ahead and installed the bracket. You didn't show your method for installing the bolt plates for those. Long right angle needle nose pliers worked well for me.
Thank you!!...yea for those brackets I just reached up and put the bolt plates in place, I was able to get my arm/hand up to pop em in place...I show the view at the 10:15 mark of video but couldn't do it one handed...haha...thanks for the feedback and support, I appreciate it!
@@NitroZ18Fishing 👍 You are younger and in better shape. I definitely needed the long pliers to reach up there. My belly won't fit under the truck if I lay on a creeper.... 🙄😀
Hahaha...if my wife and daughter keep cooking/baking the way they do I'll be in the same boat! 🤣...I gotta take advantage of my youth while I can, it's catching up to me quick!
How long ago did you order your driver side? I ordered mine probably 2.5 weeks ago, installed it 2 weeks ago and I had the old template that the holes weren't correct. I also ordered from Real truck which probably had the older ones on hand. Love it however
Awesome DIY! My Tundra came w/Bed Extender. Just ordered these swing cases. Do they use the same connection bracket as the Bed Extender or will I have to drill new holes?
Thanks man, much appreciated!!…that’s a good question, I’ve never used the bed extender so unfortunately I’m not sure, I apologize!…hopefully someone else can chime in for ya!
Already do!…can’t believe I’ve never added these to my previous trucks, I can’t think of a single con with them!…were you one of my viewers who recommended them on one of my other videos?…if so, can’t thank ya enough, they’re awesome!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Yes I was I have 1 in my 2018 GMC Sierra I keep everything I need to change a tire on my truck and Ranger 620. Plus a full bearing kit for the boat just in case. Impact wrench and all. You made a great decision !! 👍
I think it just makes the bed too small to use. I run a bed extender in my 2020 tundra pro. Which obviously I wouldn't be able to do with those swing out boxes.
Hey Joe!…That’s why I love the fact that it only takes three seconds to remove them!… I would definitely agree if they weren’t so easily removed, if I ever need the entire bed for hauling anything I could pop both of them off in less than 10 seconds…thanks for watching!
Can still easily access it, there’s a gap between the case and the bed!…or if it’s really in the way just swing it out/remove it…pops right off…thanks for watching!
IMPORTANT: the template CANNOT BE TRUSTED! Put your bracket over the template, line up the bottom holes, and mark the template for the top holes. AGAIN THE TEMPLATE IS WRONG.
Exactly!...I made sure to mention that, it's crazy...some people have correct templates but others don't...so I totally agree, best to use bracket to make sure holes are in proper locations
This product is bullshit, I got one for my Tacoma 6 months ago, then got one for my Tundra, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE ARE KEYED ALIKE! How cheap can you be?
Best DIY instructor on RUclips. You don't over-explain and you don't under-explain. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Chris, I appreciate that!!
To echo the sentiment of others: you make fantastic videos. Very helpful, thorough guidance and descriptions, and quite informative. Thank you!
Thanks man, I appreciate that!!...glad the videos are helping out!!
Love your videos. No BS, straight to work, and extremely informative.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Had a set on my last Tundra and got a set for my 22 Pro that came in a couple days ago. These things are indispensable for storage on trucks that don't have any.
💯!…no idea why I never got these for my previous trucks, they’re awesome!…thanks for watching!
With 2 can you still put a stack of plywood in the back?
The best review of this product. Illustration with closeup details are awesome. Verbal directiona re excellent too. Only thing was needing to disconnect the tail lights. I just let them dangle and they were fine. Thanks again.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!…glad it helped!
I've watched your videos and without a doubt, of all the video's I've watched are very thorough.
Thanks for checking out the videos Matt, I appreciate it!
Just installed one on the driver side today and your videos are perfect, I didn’t even looked at the paper instructions.
One thing I didn’t do was the 90 foot pound of torque the bolts required. It seemed too much. Some truck lug nuts don’t even require that much. I just made sure it was really tight, that’s all.
Will soon buy the one on the passenger side, since I will probably need more space.
I am happy overall.
Thank you, I appreciate it!…yea I love em, perfect solution to add a little storage to the truck!
Having mine installed this wed coming, on my 2023 tundra. Only had it a week now. I am not installing them as I do not want the nightmare of being told my electrical warranty is void if the rear taillights do not work.
Mine delivered today, for both. Great installation instructions TY
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Great job helped out tremendously. Definitely had the wrong size template shipped to us again thanks for the help.
I like the additional storage, but hate the loss of rear tie downs.
Totally agree!… The only reason I am able to get past that is because they remove so easily if I need to get at the rear tiedowns!
Very easy to remove and get it out of the way for when you need to haul big stuff. 😅
Was wondering if you're able to slide a 4x8 sheet of plywood in between the boxes? I sometimes haul a bunch of plywood but would love to have these boxes. Thanks for the video.
Hey Darren!…so you would be able to fit 1, maybe 2 sheets under the boxes (they don’t go all the way down to bed)…but there’s not enough room in between them once you come up to the bottom of the cases (hope that makes sense)…let me know if that helps!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Thanks for the reply, I guess one box would allow more than 2 sheets? Because the space would allow it on the side that doesn't have one of the swing cases. It seems to be a design flaw, just subtract maybe an inch from the width so we could have both boxes and allow multiple sheets in between the cases. Your thoughts? Thanks again for the videos.
Darren, I had the same concern but I got to thinking that as easy as they are to remove I could just take them off when hauling 10-15 or more pieces of 4X8 plywood.
@Darren, yea that would have been nice to be able to squeeze multiple 4x8 sheets in between!…as Matt mentioned, worst case scenario they are super easy to remove…you could pop em off if needed, they remove in seconds as shown in the video…hope that helps!
I have 2 of those in my 2020 tundra. They are awesome storage boxes. And they lock and easy to install.❤
💯!…I wish I had em on all my trucks!
These are awesome! I still have them on my truck...I remember my OCD kicked against that yellow rubber on the pull handles, which I ended up plasti-dipping in red! 😅
Ok, I’m copying!…lol…didn’t even think of that!
Thanks for the idea!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Anytime! It will make a ton of difference ...aesthetically at least! 🍻
@@NitroZ18Fishing Forgot to mention that you should let the final coat dry for 48hrs for the bond to become permanent.
Ok awesome, I know what I’m doin tomorrow!…lol…thanks again!
Excellent audio and video. Well done. Used your video for my install.
Thanks man, glad it helped out!
Really awesome review and install video! I'll have to look into these swing cases. Thanks for showing us!
Thanks man, I appreciate that!…definitely give em a look, I seriously wish I had them on all my previous trucks!….thanks for watching!
Is there a drain at the bottom by any chance? Could they be used as a cooler…for water bottles and ice of course lol
There isn’t, but wouldn’t be hard to add if ya wanted!
Lol..I had the same issue with the driver's side damper on my install. I removed the bottom link too. I was just curious how you got around getting your hand in there for the lower bolt plate. I see we both had the same idea.
Great video! Thanks for the information, This was the best video I've seen.
Thanks man, I appreciate it!…happy to help!
Put a piece of tape on your bit at 1 inch so you don't go too deep on the drilling.
I love my swing case on my 17. Keep a air compressor, jumper cables and some lights ratchet and straps. Haven't had the need for a second one yet but I can definitely see my self getting another if needed
Yea absolutely!…wish I got them on my previous trucks now!
I would definitely utilize the second case as a cooler after installing a drain plug
What’s the distance between both boxes? Needs to be at least 48.5” to fit plywood
I’ll get a measurement for ya when I go out to garage…if you have to take em out they pop right off, that’s part of the reason I love em!…literally takes 2 seconds to take each one out if needed, but I’ll get that measurement for ya!
My truck came with the bed extender. Do I need to take out the plates/rackets that hold it in place, or can I install without removing them?
Good video. I just went to install the driver's side case the big brown truck brought me last night. Unfortunately they sent me passenger side brackets... I had already drilled the holes with the template, so I just screwed the nuts on for now. The other bracket looks like it would be the same for both sides, but the catch piece is different. I went ahead and installed the bracket. You didn't show your method for installing the bolt plates for those. Long right angle needle nose pliers worked well for me.
Thank you!!...yea for those brackets I just reached up and put the bolt plates in place, I was able to get my arm/hand up to pop em in place...I show the view at the 10:15 mark of video but couldn't do it one handed...haha...thanks for the feedback and support, I appreciate it!
@@NitroZ18Fishing 👍 You are younger and in better shape. I definitely needed the long pliers to reach up there. My belly won't fit under the truck if I lay on a creeper.... 🙄😀
Hahaha...if my wife and daughter keep cooking/baking the way they do I'll be in the same boat! 🤣...I gotta take advantage of my youth while I can, it's catching up to me quick!
How long ago did you order your driver side? I ordered mine probably 2.5 weeks ago, installed it 2 weeks ago and I had the old template that the holes weren't correct. I also ordered from Real truck which probably had the older ones on hand. Love it however
Hey Kyle!…I ordered the drivers side on 9/6/22, just checked my Amazon order history…they’re awesome for sure!
Awesome DIY! My Tundra came w/Bed Extender. Just ordered these swing cases. Do they use the same connection bracket as the Bed Extender or will I have to drill new holes?
Thanks man, much appreciated!!…that’s a good question, I’ve never used the bed extender so unfortunately I’m not sure, I apologize!…hopefully someone else can chime in for ya!
Damn…just saw this video out of no where..love it and great video…
Thank you, I appreciate that!!
Love your review. Very detailed and love your tips. Thank you!
No prob, thanks for the feedback and support!!
Great detailed video thanks !
Thanks Chris, I appreciate that!
kind a nice. but would not work with my bed extenter cage.
I read on the swing case website, if you have the plastic bed liner you have to trim, not to mount on top? Maybe they improved or just over cautious?
Hmm, that I’m not sure of…sorry I can’t be more help on that…I will say mine have been great, I love the storage they offer on the truck!
Looking a bit more, seems they changed from self tapping screws for mount to the bracket and nut, so most likely eliminated the issue.
Yeah, just got 2 and they both use self tapping. Wonder how long they'll hold up versus old bolt and nut...
You’ll LOVE EM !!!
Already do!…can’t believe I’ve never added these to my previous trucks, I can’t think of a single con with them!…were you one of my viewers who recommended them on one of my other videos?…if so, can’t thank ya enough, they’re awesome!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Yes I was I have 1 in my 2018 GMC Sierra I keep everything I need to change a tire on my truck and Ranger 620. Plus a full bearing kit for the boat just in case. Impact wrench and all. You made a great decision !! 👍
does the case block the bed light a little bit? looks like it's not fully blocked in your video but want to double check, thanks
Not at all, lights still work great, hope that helps!
Made the right choice with those swing cases. 👌
Absolutely!… I can’t believe I’ve never added these to my previous trucks, they are awesome!
great video thanks for sharing
No prob, thanks for watching!
I think it just makes the bed too small to use. I run a bed extender in my 2020 tundra pro. Which obviously I wouldn't be able to do with those swing out boxes.
Hey Joe!…That’s why I love the fact that it only takes three seconds to remove them!… I would definitely agree if they weren’t so easily removed, if I ever need the entire bed for hauling anything I could pop both of them off in less than 10 seconds…thanks for watching!
It looks like it blocks the outlet?
Can still easily access it, there’s a gap between the case and the bed!…or if it’s really in the way just swing it out/remove it…pops right off…thanks for watching!
Don't let anyone sit on it! I had people use them as a seat and it broke the case!
I can see my son doing this 🤣
IMPORTANT: the template CANNOT BE TRUSTED! Put your bracket over the template, line up the bottom holes, and mark the template for the top holes. AGAIN THE TEMPLATE IS WRONG.
Exactly!...I made sure to mention that, it's crazy...some people have correct templates but others don't...so I totally agree, best to use bracket to make sure holes are in proper locations
OK but I just realized I don't have a 17/64 .....sh*t
This product is bullshit, I got one for my Tacoma 6 months ago, then got one for my Tundra, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE ARE KEYED ALIKE! How cheap can you be?