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Honda Civic SI: Track-Accessory Trailer Andrew Totolos fashions a custom trailer for taking the tools in tow when headed to the drag strip. From "Tricked Out" episode DTRK-412

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The tool box with rubber lining installed

Part 1: Attach Toolbox and Install Toolbox Liner

In this first phase of the project, Andrew Totolos begins by installing a mini-truck toolbox on a small travel trailer. To protect the inside of the toolbox from being scratched by tools and other equipment, Andrew lines it with rubber mat.

Materials and tools used in this phase of the project:

standard shop tools
small trailer
mini-truck toolbox
drill with bits
heavy-duty rubber mat
T-square
utility knife

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Steps:

• Begin by putting a lockable toolbox on the trailer. The toolbox fits well on the front of the trailer, but it's a tough fit to try and use the tongue jack. Instead of pushing it back to clear the jack, move the jack forward in order to maximize the trailer's floor space.

• Once the clearance problem is solved, remove the bolts that hold the trailer rails together, and put the toolbox in place.

• Use a pick tool to mark where to drill will go in so the holes match up between the trailer and the toolbox.

• Drill four new holes through the bottom of the box.

• Line the toolbox up on top of the trailer, and drop the bolts into place and tighten them down.

• With the toolbox in place, it's time to line the inside to protect it from being scratched by tools and other equipment.

• Use a T-square to measure a right angle in a piece of rubber matting so it will fit flush in the bottom of the toolbox. Cut the mat using a utility knife.

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