Ultimate Ford F-150 Work Truck - Part 2

In our second installment of building the ultimate F-150 work truck, we tackle one of the biggest problems facing general contractors, tradesmen, and construction workers—theft. A truck's bed is more than just a place to haul things; it's also a place to store tools, materials, and heavy-duty machinery. Despite the heft and large size of many of these items, thieves can still make quick work of removing them from your truck and taking off with your valuables. We have big plans for the bed of our work truck, including adding a Harbor Freight 4,000-watt generator and Vulcan multitask ladder, but we were concerned about these high-quality items being stolen. Thankfully, Master Lock has met the needs of people who use their trucks for work and play with a full line of truck security devices.

With a vast assortment of security solutions, Master Lock can help you retain your tools whether they're strapped to the ladder rack, sitting idly in the bed, or held down with cargo management. Master Lock now has ladder locks for ladder racks, stake pocket and bed cleat locks for cable or chain locks, utility track locks for GM, Ford, Ram, Nissan, and Toyota tracks, along with hitch pin locks, mini hitch vaults for small personal items, as well as motion-detected sirens for expensive tools. To complement the hitch ball mounts, hitch balls, and hitch pin locks they make, Master Lock also has a wireless backup camera for quick and easy trailer connections. No work truck would be ready for the jobsite without the proper equipment, and we went on a shopping spree at Harbor Freight Tools to outfit our truck with general-purpose tools. Those tools were then secured using the Master Lock security devices. If you use your truck to put food on your table, check out how to make your tools and gear safe from theft with Master Lock's new work truck line. To enter for a chance to win this truck, go to www.facebook.com/masterlock.

1. A truck's bed is susceptible to sticky fingers when the morally weak see high-dollar, heavy-duty tools, gear, and machinery hanging out. Master Lock's new security solutions aim to keep your gear safe and sound in your bed. They now have a ladder lock, track lock, U-lock for bed stake pockets and bed cleats, contractor-grade cable locks, tailgate locks, and 100-decibel motion-activated alarms.
1. A truck's bed is susceptible to sticky fingers when the morally weak see high-dollar, h
2. To start off the bed security installations, we began with the Master Lock U-lock for bed stake pockets and bed cleats. We used a T-30 Torx bit to remove the factory Ford cleat bolts, and then used them to secure the new base bracket for the U-lock.
2. To start off the bed security installations, we began with the Master Lock U-lock for b
3. Protecting the baseplate from weather and prybars, a plastic cover was slid over the baseplate and the U-lock key and lock assembly was inserted.
3. Protecting the baseplate from weather and prybars, a plastic cover was slid over the ba

4. Now a cable or chain lock can be secured to the bed, while the U-shaped metal lock can still be used as a truck cleat for cargo management.
4. Now a cable or chain lock can be secured to the bed, while the U-shaped metal lock can
5. Moving up top to our Paramount Restyling ladder rack, we slipped the hinged ladder lock base over the 2-inch tubing and secured the stainless baseplate with two T-30 Torx bolts supplied in the ladder lock kit (PN: 8252DAT, $30.00).
5. Moving up top to our Paramount Restyling ladder rack, we slipped the hinged ladder lock
6. A stainless steel cover was then slid over the bolt heads for added protection, and these plastic sleeves to prevent tampering.
6. A stainless steel cover was then slid over the bolt heads for added protection, and the

7. With the lock pin in place, the ladder lock was ready to accept a cable or chain lock.
8. We wanted our work truck to have more than just a basic ladder, so we went to Harbor Freight and picked up this Vulcan 23-in-1 ladder (PN: 67646, $124.99). This ladder can extend from 9 feet to 15 feet, and can also be used as a stepladder, scaffold, and workbench. It's as versatile as our F-150.
8. We wanted our work truck to have more than just a basic ladder, so we went to Harbor Fr
9. We used an integrated cable lock to secure the ladder to the ladder lock. This 6-foot stainless steel cable lock is burly yet flexible, and it can lock multiple items (PN: 8255DAT, $38.00).
9. We used an integrated cable lock to secure the ladder to the ladder lock. This 6-foot s

10. When we arrived at Harbor Freight in our work truck, the F-150 really wasn't ready for work, however, once we left, our truck was equipped with a 4,000-watt generator, 6-inch vise, 12V Lithium-ion drill, screwdriver and plier set, as well as gloves, knee pads, and heavy-duty extension cord. Now we can tackle those remodels and add-ons.
10. When we arrived at Harbor Freight in our work truck, the F-150 really wasn't ready for
11. Keeping items secure on our BedSlide, we moved on to the Master Lock TrackLock, which is a lockable tie-down for bed track and rail systems (PN: 8251DAT, $30.00). The first step was to install the large rectangular pieces to the backside of the baseplate. These rectangular pieces are what grab the track/rail from the inside.
11. Keeping items secure on our BedSlide, we moved on to the Master Lock TrackLock, which
12. We could then slide the baseplate onto the factory Ford utility track system.