Anybody have these factory Side Mounted Bed Storage Boxes?

wahoowad · November 25, 2019

I have been thinking of buying the Decked bed storage system which has some pros and cons that I'm still thinking through. But today I just learned of this factory side mounted bed storage boxes that go over the wheel well and really like them. Does anybody have them or have any input on how well they work? They are cheaper than the $1200 Decked system but still pricey at $896 at chevyparts.com.

Smoothbassman · November 27, 2019

They look really cool. I would love to see someone give a 1st hand impression on how they perform.

RaisedByWolves · November 27, 2019

Nice.

Fishing poles on one side, long guns on the other!

Semedar · November 27, 2019

Looks cool but looks like they'll block the bed cargo lights and the tie down points.

wahoowad · November 27, 2019

Good points @Semedar

Dunn · November 28, 2019

cant believe they want almost 1k for set of plastic boxes.....way overpriced

Jovinski · November 30, 2019

I have not seen them in person, but the way they are designed, they do block the tie downs in the middle of the bed, but they do not block the front and rear ones. Having said that, any straps would probably have to press against the outside of those boxes when securing cargo, so I wonder how strong they are and if they would flex under the pressure. The lights are also not blocked, but the boxes would probably create a little more shadow since they do stick out.

I have only seen them on the Chevy website and they are almost 1200 bucks. Wahoowad, where on Chevy parts were you able to find them for 900? When I have searched by description, it does't allow me to search any models later than 2015.

I really like the idea of these as I thought the Ram boxes on the Ram's where a great idea, but I hate how the box closure breaks the lines of the bed.

If I can find them for 900 or so, I might be willing to be the first hand experience guy!

Jovinski · November 30, 2019

Wait, spoke too soon. They will block the rear ones as well. Seems like not the best idea....

wahoowad · November 30, 2019

@Jovinski here is the link https://www.shopchevyparts.com/bed-products/2019-silverado-1500-side-mounted-bed-storage-boxes-short-box-without-multipro-tailgate/84705350-p-92300619.html

Denali_Brad · August 16, 2020

I looked at these in the dealership yesterday. They don't hold much at all.

Dcalvey · October 16, 2020

I just ordered them, I’ll give you all an update in a few weeks once I get them and my truck.

NoLand · November 17, 2020

On 10/16/2020 at 4:43 AM, Dcalvey said:

I just ordered them, I’ll give you all an update in a few weeks once I get them and my truck.

Any update?

Dcalvey · November 17, 2020

No update, I was told they are on backorder indefinitely. Doesn’t sound good. I was planning on calling a couple other local dealers to see what they can do. Maybe one has some in stock. I can locate the ones for the 1500 but the HD ones I’m pretty sure are different. Any input on where to look anyone?

Gangly · November 17, 2020

"On backorder indefinitely" stinks. I hope its Covid related and not simply because they cancelled orders since nobody was interested in them. I looked at them very closely when I first purchased my truck but decided against them since I often load multiple dirt bikes in the bed and needed the extra room. If they were cheaper I might would purchase them anyways for road trips, but I cant justify the high price for what would be limited use for me. I am interested in what owners thoughts are that purchase them, so please speak up if you already have one or both sides.

Dcalvey · November 27, 2020

I found a dealer that had them in stock and picked them up Tuesday and Got them all installed last night. They are pretty nice considering all the other options just utilize the area closest to the tailgate and your still going to be spending 800$ for decent boxes. If you look around online you can order for 900$ and they said they can get them pretty quick as well. I get the gm discount is why I decided to get from the dealer. I was a little weary going into it that they are plastic but feel solid, look nice, bigger than I expected, and easy installation. The downfalls, you do loose all your tie down points as those are what it mounts to. I have a bed slide and am putting E track on it so I’m not concerned. Also I have a trifold hardtop bed cover. The cover and the boxes had all kinds of interferences working together but got to work after a few modifications to the cover and the boxes. I will be tooling them up this week and will share more photos as I go. I will be adding better lighting in the bed as well and possibly inside the boxes.