Weather Guard 173 Wheel Well Truck Tool Box, Passenger Side Gloss Black Aluminum (173-5-04)
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Features
- Top security protection: Weather Guard pairs an automotive-grade lock with dual-stage rotary latches, a setup it says guards against picking.
- 1Key UltraLock: Code the lock to its own key or to one key shared by every 1Key UltraLock box on your truck or across your fleet.
- Push-button lock: The red push-button drops back into the lid once locked, so you can tell at a glance that the box is secured.
- Full weather seal: A ribbed, D-shaped strip that resists taking a set seals the lid against rain, wash water and dust.
- Enhanced tie-down buckles: The buckles leave extra room, so several straps can hook on when you secure a load beside the box.
- ARMOR TUF finish: Gloss black ARMOR TUF powder coat protects the aluminum and, Weather Guard says, keeps the box looking new for years.
Description & Fitment
Part 173-5-04 fits over the passenger-side wheel well: a gloss black aluminum box with 3.4 ft³ inside. Weather Guard lists it at 46.63" long, 15.43" wide and 16.4" tall, at 42 lb, with a red push-button 1Key UltraLock.
Fitment & Compatibility
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2027 | Silverado 1500 | — | |
| 2001-2027 | Silverado 2500 HD | — | |
| 2001-2027 | Silverado 3500 HD | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-2027 | F-150 | — | |
| 2022-2027 | F-150 Lightning | — | |
| 1999-2027 | F-250 Super Duty | — | |
| 1999-2027 | F-350 Super Duty | — | |
| 1999-2027 | F-450 Super Duty | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2027 | Sierra 1500 | — | |
| 2001-2027 | Sierra 2500 HD | — | |
| 2001-2027 | Sierra 3500 HD | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2024 | Titan | — | |
| 2016-2024 | Titan XD | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2027 | 1500 | — | |
| 2019-2024 | 1500 Classic | — | |
| 2011-2027 | 2500 | — | |
| 2011-2027 | 3500 | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2027 | Tundra | — |
Check your fit: this passenger-side box is on our fitment list for full-size pickups: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 HD and 3500 HD; GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 HD and 3500 HD; Ford F-150 (Lightning included) and F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty; Ram 1500, 1500 Classic, 2500 and 3500; Toyota Tundra; Nissan Titan and Titan XD. Measure the space over your wheel well before you order.
Not for: the driver side (order the 172-5-04 for that side); mid-size pickups, which are not on this box's fitment list. Previous version of this side: 173-5-01.
About Weather Guard
Weather Guard is the truck and van storage brand of Werner Co., the Illinois company also known for its ladders. Its tool boxes are built in the USA, and the line runs from crossover, Lo-Side and gull-wing boxes to chests, underbody boxes, bed drawers, transfer tanks, ladder racks and van shelving.
Weather Guard's current boxes use the 1Key UltraLock, a red push-button lock you can code so one key opens every box on a truck or across a fleet, and many are finished in ARMOR TUF powder coat.
Buying Weather Guard from Prestige Truck. Weather Guard asks for the original sales receipt with any warranty claim, so keep your Prestige Truck order receipt with your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit my Silverado 1500?
It is on our fitment list for that truck. Wheel wells differ by bed, so measure the space over yours before ordering.
Can I put it on the driver side?
No. It is built for the passenger side. The 172-5-04 is the matching box for the other side.
Do I have to drill my truck?
Yes. Weather Guard's sheet for the 172-X-04 and 173-X-04 sets blind fasteners in drilled holes, using 3/16", 3/8" and 1/2" bits. Make sure each hole is deep enough for the fastener before you set it.
What about an aluminum truck bed?
Coat every drilled hole with zinc-rich primer, then fit plastic washers above and below each blind fastener, as Weather Guard's sheet describes.
Driver side or passenger side?
Each box is built for one side: the 172-5-04 goes on the driver side and the 173-5-04 on the passenger side. Order both for a matched pair.
How do I lock it?
Turn the key counterclockwise to lock; the button then stays pressed in until you unlock it. Turn the key clockwise and the button pops out, ready to release the latches.
Installation
Here's the short version. Follow Weather Guard's install sheet (below) for the exact positions and hardware.
- Set the box in place with the cover open, flat on the floor and about 1" from the bed rail; check the tailgate closes. Fasten to the bed floor, not a liner or mat.
- Hold the end mounting angle against the box with its foot on the stake pocket or inner wall, mark and center punch one hole on each.
- Drill both 3/16", open the box hole to 3/8" and the stake-pocket hole to 1/2", set the blind fastener and bolt on the angle.
- Fit the floor mounting angle (spacer if needed) or the lower mounting angle as shown.
- If the box can rest on the wheel well, drill 3/16" then 3/8" through box bottom and wheel well top and bolt through instead.
- Check each hole is deep enough before setting a blind fastener; on aluminum beds follow the upfit steps on p2.
- Weather Guard 173 Wheel Well Truck Tool Box, Passenger Side Gloss Black Aluminum installation manual (PDF)
- Installation Instructions (PDF)
- Installation Instructions (PDF)
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Specifications
| Brand | Weather Guard |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 173-5-04 |
| Box type | Wheel-well box, single lid |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Gloss Black ARMOR TUF powder coat |
| Lock | 1Key UltraLock red push-button lock |
| Key alike | On request |
| Latch | Automotive dual-stage rotary |
| Weather strip | Memory-resistant D-shaped ribbed |
| Lid | Heavy-duty C-channel reinforced, opens to 90 degrees |
| Front panel | C-channel reinforced |
| Gas strut protection | Welded gas strut shield |
| Construction | Heavy-duty welded |
| Exterior dimensions | 46.63" L x 15.43" W x 16.4" H |
| Capacity | 3.4 ft³ |
| Weight | 42 lb |
| Mounting | Over the wheel well |
| Bed style | Style Side |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Series | 173 Series wheel well box |
| Side | Passenger side |
| Shipping dimensions | 49.44" L x 14.94" W x 20.19" H |
| Shipping weight | 42 lb |
| Warranty | Weather Guard Limited Lifetime |
| UPC | 783965072922 |
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Warranty
Weather Guard backs this box with its Limited Lifetime Warranty, issued by Werner Co.: the box is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for its expected lifetime, counted from the day you buy it.- Only the original purchaser is covered, and coverage ends if the box passes to a new owner.
- Every claim needs a copy of the original sales receipt, so keep your Prestige Truck order receipt with your records.
- Werner Co. picks the remedy: it repairs the faulty part or replaces the whole box at no charge for parts or labor, or it may refund what you paid or issue a credit toward a new Weather Guard product.
- Not covered: normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accident damage, repairs Werner Co. did not authorize, misuse, overloading, or a box that was not mounted or used as Weather Guard's written instructions describe. Damage to what is stored in the box or to the vehicle is excluded too.
- Where the law allows, Werner Co. accepts no liability for incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, economic loss included. This is the only express warranty on Weather Guard products, and no dealer can change it.
- Report a problem promptly once you find it. To start a claim, contact us with your order number and photos of the issue, and we will take it up with Weather Guard for you.
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Free shipping
Ships free to the lower 48 states, with no minimum order.- Order by 5 PM ET on a business day and it starts processing the same day.
- Most orders arrive within 1-5 business days.
- We email your tracking number as soon as it ships.
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Inspect on delivery
Check that both keys, the floor mounting angle, the two mounting angles and the bolt kit with its blind fasteners are in the carton, then look over the seal and finish. Check it as soon as it arrives.- Look for crushed ends, punctures or tears in the carton.
- If something looks wrong, take photos of the box and the parts (and if a driver asks you to sign, note the damage on the receipt).
- Open the box and check the parts against the parts list before you install.
- Email support@prestigetruck.com right away with your order number, a short note and photos. We send a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.
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30-day returns
Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase.- Email support@prestigetruck.com with your order number. We reply within 1-2 business days with instructions.
- Damaged, defective or wrong item: we send a prepaid label or arrange a pickup.
- Changed your mind: you pay return shipping. No restocking fee.
- Refunds go back to your original payment method within 7 business days of approval. See our returns policy.