Custom Ute Box – The Meaning Of It All

Custom Ute Box – The Meaning Of It All

The custom ute box is 82 years old. Woo-hoo! Ute Safe thinks all boxes should have a good long life, so what are we doing to end infant mortality. How many different types of Ute Safe box are there? Ute Safe specialises in the custom ute box, and that means we only...
What’s The Deal With Tread Plate?

What’s The Deal With Tread Plate?

Tread Plate to Propellor Plate – What does it all mean? Tread plate was originally the name for any plate metal with a textured finish that increased friction reducing the chance of slippage when someone walked on it. Tread plate once had to be thick enough and...
How Do You Secure A Toolbox To Your Ute Tray?

How Do You Secure A Toolbox To Your Ute Tray?

A secure toolbox won’t blow away If you just want the step by step it is at the bottom of this page. Ute Safe has been making and selling toolboxes for over 15 years. We have had a great opportunity to see not only our own boxes fitted onto ute trays, but also...
Ute Or SUV?

Ute Or SUV?

What is a Ute or an SUV? The word is a shortened form of Utility Vehicle. Australians love to shorten words, probably to eliminate the clutter and get to the heart of the matter. The vehicle we now call a ute has an open carry space in back and a cabin in front for...