![]() Hitting that bump racked the entire toolbox frame, the skin on the back bulged out and the front casters tilted badly. *My alignment tech at work bought a Matco 4s 2-bay ($3900) and when the Matco guy took it off the truck he had to wheel it over a small bump (3/8") to get it into the shop from the parking lot. Don't worry about having a name brand box or being laughed at by other techs - I've never gotten or lost a job on the type, size, brand, or color of my box. ![]() Considering it was $7000 less than an equal size snapon box, that is a LOT of tools and training for a young guy starting out. My main cab is the same as they sell (sadly not from them - I paid a little more) and has held up to 4 years abuse in the shop with no issue. ![]() If OP has the upfront cash, consider one of the boxes from site sponsor strictly toolboxes. My 30" wide side locker has 25" wide drawers. Looks good, increases strength, totally wastes a ton of space. That said, the one bitch I have about Mac boxes is the beveled corners. Either MAC box series tends to be a little heavier and better built than the snapon KRA and matco 4/5 series. The self-closing drawer slides on the cart are awesome, and the "new" boxes are supposed to be coming with them soon. I have a Mac side locker and their new service cart setup, and I find the quality to be acceptable.
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