{"product_id":"uws-48-in-driver-side-wheel-well-truck-tool-box-with-drawers-bright-aluminum-fw-48-ds-d","title":"UWS 48\" Driver-Side Wheel Well Truck Tool Box with Drawers, Bright Aluminum (FW-48-DS-D)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wheel well is the most wasted space in a pickup bed, and this is the box built to use it. The UWS FW-48-DS-D is a 48\" driver-side wheel well box that steps over the wheel arch and sits tight against the bed side, leaving the floor of the bed clear to haul everything else. The main compartment gives 3.9ft³ under a patented RigidCore foam-filled lid, and below it are three integrated drawers that slide open toward the rear behind their own small lockable door, which is where the small tools and fittings live. The shell is extra-thick bright aluminum diamond plate, secured by a stainless steel lock handle. Mounting hardware is not included. Like all UWS truck tool boxes, it is designed, fabricated and welded in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUWS FW-48-DS-D wheel well truck tool box, driver side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree integrated rear-sliding drawers, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigidCore foam-filled lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel locking handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUWS installation sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hc7iq340KQE\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaped Around the Driver-Side Wheel Well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis box is handed. The step in the lower profile is cut to clear the driver-side wheel arch, so it drops against the bed side and wastes nothing. Order the side you actually need, because a driver-side box will not sit correctly on the opposite side of the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.9ft³ Plus Three Drawers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper compartment carries 3.9ft³ under the lid, and three drawers below it slide open toward the rear behind a separate lockable door. The split is deliberate: long items and bulk go up top, and the things you lose in a big box live in the drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented RigidCore Foam-Filled Lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lid is foam-injected rather than hollow, so the panel carries load across its whole area instead of dishing when someone stands on it to reach into the bed. It is the single biggest difference between a UWS lid and a budget box lid, and it is why the lid does not drum on a rough road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Lock Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless rather than plated steel, because the handle is the part most exposed to weather and wash chemicals and the part that has to keep working after a decade outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves the Bed Floor Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 8.75\" deep against the bed side, the box takes a narrow strip along the wall rather than a block across the front. You keep the full length of the bed for cargo, which is the whole argument for a wheel well box over a crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-Thick Welded Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy-wall aluminum with welded seams in a bright diamond-plate finish, standing 24.75\" tall overall with a 13\" upper section above the 11.75\" angled step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:8px 0 4px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDriver side of a full-size pickup bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a7f37;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Yes, this is the application it is shaped for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePassenger side of the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e No, order the passenger-side version instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMid-size pickup beds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Measure first, a 48\" box is long for a short mid-size bed and the wheel arch shape differs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBeds with a spray-in or drop-in liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Usually yes, but the liner changes the wheel well profile, so check the box sits flat before drilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUnder a tonneau cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Only with more than 24.75\" of clearance, which most covers do not provide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two things decide this fit. First the side: this is the driver-side box and it is not reversible, so confirm which side of the truck you are fitting before ordering. Second the wheel arch: the step in the lower profile is cut to a standard full-size pickup wheel well, and a bed liner or an unusual arch shape can stop the box sitting flat. Measure the length of clear bed side you have available against the 48\" overall width, and check 24.75\" of height clearance if anything closes over the bed. UWS does not supply mounting hardware with this box, and the drawers slide toward the rear, so leave room behind the box for them to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e FW-48-DS-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\" Wheel Well Tool Box, Driver-Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Wheel well box with drawers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/b\u003e Driver-Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrawers:\u003c\/b\u003e 3, rear sliding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.9ft³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLid Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Single lid, RigidCore foam filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoor Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Single-door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLatch Type:\u003c\/b\u003e T-handle and paddle handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpper Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAngled Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLower Tub Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 20.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTub Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTub Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfile:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation Difficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 34.4 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Freight only, oversized item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 672078016230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e UWS Limited Lifetime Warranty, one-year finish, one-year parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolt-down mounting to the truck bed floor alongside the wheel well  ·  \u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e About an hour to 90 minutes  ·  \u003cb\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e Drill, socket set, marker, tape measure, and a second person for the lift  ·  \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to intermediate, DIY-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the box in place and check three things before marking: that the step clears the wheel arch without rocking, that the lid opens fully without hitting the bed rail, and that the drawers slide all the way out toward the rear with the tailgate down. Then mark, and get underneath to confirm the drill path is clear of the fuel tank, brake and fuel lines, the spare tire winch and the wiring harness. Drill, deburr, treat bare metal on a steel bed, and bolt down. Mounting hardware is not supplied. At 40 lb this is a two-person lift. Follow the UWS installation sheet linked on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for your UWS 48\" Driver-Side Wheel Well Truck Tool Box with Drawers, Bright Aluminum, in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/uws-uws-group-af05f4f2-installation-manual.pdf?v=1785333213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Download the UWS installation guide that covers this product, with step-by-step mounting instructions and hardware details\" style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUWS Truck Fender Tool Box Installation Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e, the manufacturer's step-by-step guide covering mounting, included hardware and adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e UWS Limited Lifetime Warranty on the box, with one year on finish and one year on parts. Normal wear, cosmetic damage and damage from overloading or improper installation are not covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout UWS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUWS has been building aluminum truck storage since 1997, and today it sits inside the CURT Group under Lippert, alongside CURT towing and Luverne steps. That matters mainly for what it buys you as an owner: a real engineering department, a published warranty, and a parts counter that still stocks handles, cylinders and strikers for boxes sold years ago. UWS builds tool boxes the way a fleet buyer would spec them, out of heavy-wall aluminum with fully welded seams rather than folded and riveted corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things separate a UWS box from a bargain box on a shelf. The first is the patented RigidCore lid, a foam-injected core that fills the lid cavity so the panel does not oil-can, drum or dish when somebody stands on it. The second is MicroSeal weather stripping, a thick automotive-style seal that runs the full perimeter and keeps dust and water out of the tub on washboard roads and in driving rain. Add stainless hardware, a lock that is actually worth locking and a lid that holds itself open, and you have a box that still works after the winters that finish cheaper boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrestige Truck is an authorized UWS dealer. Every box we ship is new, factory-packed, covered by the full UWS factory warranty, and backed by a parts supply that means a lost key or a tired handle never turns into a replaced tool box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48935890878708,"sku":"UWSFW-48-DS-D","price":696.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/uws-48-in-driver-side-wheel-well-truck-tool-box-with-drawers-bright-aluminum-fw-48-ds-d-front-three-quarter.webp?v=1785304237","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/uws-48-in-driver-side-wheel-well-truck-tool-box-with-drawers-bright-aluminum-fw-48-ds-d","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}