Bed Storage Locks - Full DIY Write Up

SWEET!!! I was looking at the tuffy boxes, but this is sooooo much more affordable. Great write up!

 

I just finished installing my locks. Everything fit perfectly. It's not theft-proof, but it definitely helps make me feel better about my tie down straps that I keep in there.

 

I bought the Tuffy box. It's bullet proof.

 

Just did it to mine but didn't complete to the point of no rattling. It's too freakin' hot here in Guam. With enough bending you finally got it so it wouldn't rattle, or it just doesn't rattle much. Just so I know how long to spend

 

How do you know which key goes to which lock? I like the idea, just not having an extra 3 keys.
I've already got a key for the tail gate lock and an extra key for the center console lock.

 

When you buy the locks they have a key code on the back. Match the key codes and you can potentially have all four locks the same key. I could find four sets of three at the store, so I just chose to have two keys, one for each side.

 

Took me about 45 minutes to get everything set up how I wanted it. My locks fit very tightly, and they don't rattle at all.

But I had to buy 4 locks (no power outlet in the bed), and I could only find 2 sets of locks with matching keys. So I ended up with 4 keys for the drivers side, and 4 more keys for the passengers side. I just keep one of each key on my key chain, 2 more keys at home, and the rest of the keys are in my glove box in case of an emergency.

 

I was lucky enough to find all the same keys at the time I went. As for bending the latch, just a little at a time, test and then bend a little more. Mine do not rattle at all and require just a small amount of pressure inward on the cover while turning the key... Nice and secure (or at least it appears to me)

 

I was able to spend some time at work today getting it all situated and I finally got it tight without a rattle. It's all about the little things in life right?

 

On the to-do list!

 

subbed for when i get the materials and time!! nice job

 

Has anyone tried adding some sort of weatherstrip material around the doors? I was wondering if a thin layer of gasket (like the standard home door foam material) would fit all the way around. This would keep some dust/water out (if the drains are sealed) and keep the door tight when locked due to the resistance of squishing the foam.

Also, are those recommended cabinet locks weatherproof?

 

Doin this mod tomorrow

 

I am going to try this mod, but have a question about the bending of the latch. Which part do you bend, and do you need to bend it before assembly, or can it be bent once installed on the door? If you have any pics that would be awesome. Thanks.

 

Subbed.............

 

great idea ... nice write up

 

It might take me a few days to post pictures of this but let me try to explain more...

Once the latch assembly has been installed into the tacoma storage door, take the metal locking tab (the part that actually moves and secures the door) and start to bend it slightly in towards the entire assembly, or part that is mounted on the removable door. I had to bend 1 more than the others so please test it out first. The metal tab is very easy to bend so take your time, test the fit a few times and go with what you can live with. It is beyond the easiest mod I have done to date..

Good luck

 

If I remember correctly I had to add a washer to the lock unit to make it fit better.

 

yess! finally one with working pictures!

 

Yea, I had to mess w/ the levers a little to make it a tight fit. Its not perfect from thet get-go, so anyone doing this should expect to mess around w/ it a little if you want it near perfect.