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Stop Buying Plastic: Why Your Rig Deserves Metal Mounts BOCO Custom LLC
March 15, 2026 William Collingsworth

Stop Buying Plastic: Why Your Rig Deserves Metal Mounts

Stop Buying Plastic: Why Your Rig Deserves Metal Mounts

If you’ve ever walked into your trailer after a rough drive only to find your expensive toolboxes laying on the floor because a plastic tab snapped, you already know the problem.

Standard OEM plastic mounts and "budget" 3D-printed alternatives are fine for a stationary shelf in a temperature-controlled basement. But your work doesn't happen in a basement. It happens in hot vans, freezing trailers, and on bumpy job sites where equipment takes a beating.

At BOCO Custom, we build for the pros. Whether you are running a Milwaukee Packout rig, a Klein MODbox setup, or Husky Build-Out boxes, here is how our American-made steel and aluminum mounts stack up against the competition:

The Comparison: Plastic vs. 3D Printed vs. BOCO Metal

Feature OEM Plastic Mounts 3D Printed Mounts BOCO Metal Mounts
Material Strength Moderate (Rigid but brittle) Low (Prone to layer peeling) Maximum (Indestructible Steel)
Heat Resistance Can warp in hot vans/trailers High risk of melting Extreme (Unaffected by heat)
Cold Weather Becomes brittle; prone to snapping Very brittle under impact Maintains structural integrity
Mounting Profile Bulkier footprint Bulky to hide weakness Ultra-Slim (0.5" Low Profile)
Vibration/Road Use Stress cracks develop over time High failure rate Job-site & Off-road Proven

The Verdict

When you choose a BOCO Custom mount, you aren't just buying a bracket; you're buying peace of mind. Our metal plates don't care if it's 110°F in your van or -10°F on the job site. They don't warp, they don't snap, and they save you space with an ultra-low 0.5" profile. We've engineered these to replace the common "hack" of buying an entire toolbox just to use the lid as a mount—giving you a more professional, durable, and cost-effective solution.

Buy it once. Mount it right. Get back to work.

Disclaimer: BOCO Custom LLC is an independent manufacturer of heavy-duty mounting solutions. We are not affiliated with the Milwaukee, Klein, or Husky brands.

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