Whether you are involved in the building industry or offer plumbing services, utility service, air conditioning repair or some other type of industrial use, chances are very good that you use a truck. Trucks offer you the ability to tow, haul and perform when needed. However, it is just as likely that your truck does not meet all of your needs, particularly in the area of tool and supply storage and access. This is where a truck service body can offer you some definite benefits. What are service bodies?
Essentially, truck service bodies replace the bed on your truck. These are customized solutions to your storage needs. You will find full canopy versions, as well as half canopy, half tray options. Some service bodies also feature an open central aisle for storing long/bulky items, as well as drawers, pull out trays, cabinets, lights, storage tubes for conduit and an incredible number of other options. In short, these bodies provide you with the means to customize your truck to suit your exact needs, without having to suffer with the traditional truck bed getting in your way.
The primary type of body is a fixed solution. This sees the bed of the truck removed and the service body permanently installed directly to the truck’s chassis. Such construction offers considerable strength and rigidity, providing the optimum payload capacity, as well as the ability to customize your solution to meet your needs in terms of storage/cargo areas. However, another innovative solution is also available. Lift off truck service bodies can provide significant benefits, particularly for those who find they use their truck for different purposes. These bodies differ a bit from fixed service bodies, though.
The installation process is similar, beginning with the removal of the truck’s bed. However, rather than affixing the body directly to the chassis, a tray is installed. The service body mounts to the tray. These bodies offer the same flexibility in terms of storage compartments, open areas, drawers, trays and accessories as do fixed options. However, they are not permanently attached to the truck. Using four independent jacks, the body can be stored anywhere, allowing you to use your truck for other purposes, whether that’s carrying a very bulky load or taking it out for recreational needs. Both options offer you significant benefits, though, and can give you greater convenience, access to your supplies and tools, and maximize your vehicle’s worth to you.