Put dead space to work with the Weather Guard 172-5-01 pork chop truck tool box for the driver side. This driver-side box mounts over the rear wheel well and uses the open bed space above and behind the tire for 3.4ft³ of secure, out-of-the-way storage, so it keeps hand tools and small parts organized without giving up your main bed floor. It is built from gloss black aluminum diamond plate with a tamper-resistant EXTREME PROTECTION retracting lock with two keys, so your gear stays protected on the jobsite. This is the classic Pork Chop box design, a proven, no-nonsense wheel-well box.
What's Included:
Driver-side Pork Chop aluminum truck tool box, gloss black
EXTREME PROTECTION retracting lock with two keys
Mounting hardware for over-the-wheel-well install
Full weather seal, pre-installed
Weather Guard installation instructions
Features
Classic Pork Chop, Uses Wasted Space The 172-5-01 is the classic Pork Chop box, shaped to sit over the rear wheel well and use the open bed space above and behind the tire for 3.4ft³ of locking storage without giving up your main bed floor. Its taller, low-profile body also works with some truck bed caps.
Driver-Side Fit This box is built specifically for the driver side of the bed, so it matches the wheel-well contour and mounts cleanly. Pair it with the opposite-side box for balanced storage on both sides of the bed.
Gloss Black Diamond Plate A Gloss Black ARMOR TUF powder coat covers the aluminum diamond-plate body to fight corrosion, salt and fading while giving your bed a clean, blacked-out look. Aluminum keeps it light and rust-free for the long haul.
EXTREME PROTECTION Lock A tamper-resistant, retracting EXTREME PROTECTION lock helps guard against break-ins and ships with two keys. The low-profile design also works with some truck bed caps.
Full Weather Seal A full weather seal keeps rain, dust and debris out so your tools stay dry and ready. The cover opens for easy access to everything inside.
Built and Backed for Work The 172-5-01 is made in the USA and backed by a Weather Guard Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, so it is built to work as hard as you do.
✓ Yes, driver side, mounts over the rear wheel well
Mid-size and compact pickups
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● Check bed and wheel-well clearance first, designed for full-size beds
Opposite side of the
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✗ No, this box is built for the driver side; order the matching opposite-side model for the other side
Fit guidance: Wheel-well, or pork chop, boxes mount inside the bed over the rear wheel well and use the open space above and behind the tire, so they leave your main bed floor clear. This box is built for the driver side of a full-size pickup. Always measure the space around your wheel well and confirm clearance with any bed cap or cover before ordering. Order the matching opposite-side model if you want storage on both sides.
Specifications
Series: 172 Series Pork Chop
Side: Driver side
Storage Capacity: 3.4ft³
Exterior Dimensions: about 46-3/4"L x 13-1/2"W x 19-1/2"H
Material: Aluminum diamond plate
Finish: Gloss Black, ARMOR TUF powder coat
Lock: EXTREME PROTECTION retracting lock, two keys included
Weather Seal: Full weather seal
Electrical: Not applicable
Mounting: Mounts over the rear wheel well, hardware included
Weight: About 42 lb (shipping)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Made In: USA
Installation
Type: Over-the-wheel-well mount · Time: About 30 to 45 minutes · Tools: Socket or wrench set, tape measure, and a drill with bits if your application calls for it · Difficulty: Easy to moderate, one person can handle it
Set the box over the rear wheel well, position it, then secure it with the included hardware following the Weather Guard instructions. Some applications use existing bed holes while others call for drilling; seal any drilled holes to prevent rust. Confirm clearance with any bed cap or cover before final tightening.
Watch the installation walkthrough:
Resources
Everything you need for your Weather Guard 172 Pork Chop Truck Tool Box, Driver Side Gloss Black Aluminum, in one place.
Warranty. Limited Lifetime Warranty from Weather Guard against defects in materials and workmanship.
Free shipping. 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.
Inspect on delivery. 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.
About Weather Guard
Weather Guard has built professional-grade truck and van storage in the USA for decades and is the storage brand tradespeople, contractors, and fleets reach for first. Its steel and aluminum tool boxes, ladder racks, and van-interior systems are engineered to survive daily jobsite abuse and keep expensive tools secure and organized.
Known for weather-tight seals, patented locking systems, and heavy-gauge construction, Weather Guard products mount cleanly on work trucks and vans and stand up to years of hard use. The lineup spans crossover, low-side, and saddle truck boxes, ladder and van racks, drawer units, and fuel and utility tanks, so an entire work vehicle can be outfitted from one brand.
Backed by a strong manufacturer warranty and US-based support, Weather Guard is the name pros trust to protect the tools their livelihood depends on.
Authorized Weather Guard dealer. Prestige Truck is an authorized dealer of Weather Guard, so every tool box, rack and storage product you buy is 100% genuine and factory-new, covered by the full Weather Guard manufacturer warranty, and backed by our own US-based support team.
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This is Weather Guard's own brand film about outfitting a working pickup, built on the idea that the truck should already be loaded and organized before the day starts. It puts the bed and rail equipment in the context of a real work day rather than a spec sheet.
Watch it if you are still deciding how much storage a truck actually needs. It is the clearest short look at how Weather Guard boxes, racks and drawer units are meant to work together on one vehicle, and it comes straight from the manufacturer rather than a reseller.
Weather Guard Truck Box Lineup and 1Key UltraLock
This official Weather Guard overview tours the current truck box lineup and the 1Key UltraLock security system that runs across it. You see how one coded key can open every Weather Guard box on the truck, from saddle to lo-side to hi-side, with a pop-up red button that tells you at a glance whether a box is locked. It highlights the sloped, reinforced lids and the ARMOR TUF powder coat that let these boxes shrug off weather and jobsite abuse. If you run more than one box, or a whole fleet, it shows why keying everything alike saves time every day.
How to Code Your 1Key UltraLock
Weather Guard's own step-by-step guide shows exactly how to program the 1Key UltraLock on a current 04 Series box. You watch the simple coding sequence that locks every box on your truck to a single key, so you carry one key instead of a ring full. It is the clearest reference for setting up your lock the first time and for adding more boxes to the same key later. Keep it handy when your box arrives, since the locks ship uncoded and are set on first use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on specs, fit and support
Will this fit my truck?
The 172-5-01 is a driver-side wheel-well box built for full-size pickup beds. It mounts over the rear wheel well, so measure the space around your wheel well and confirm clearance with any bed cap or cover before ordering.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
This model is the driver-side box. If you want storage on both sides of the bed, add the matching opposite-side model so the pair matches your wheel-well contours.
How big is it and how much does it hold?
It gives you 3.4ft³ of storage, sized for hand tools, power tools and small parts you want handy but out of the way. The exterior measures about 46-3/4"L x 13-1/2"W x 19-1/2"H, and it uses the open bed space above and behind the tire so you do not lose your main bed floor.
How does it lock?
It uses a tamper-resistant, retracting EXTREME PROTECTION lock and ships with two keys to help guard against break-ins.
What is it made of and how is it finished?
It is built from aluminum diamond plate with a Gloss Black ARMOR TUF powder coat, so it stays light and rust-free while giving your bed a clean, blacked-out look. A full weather seal keeps out rain and dust.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. The 172-5-01 is made in the USA and backed by a Weather Guard Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
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