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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ilovetacos, Jul 26, 2009.

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  1. Apr 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM
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    Ahhh gotcha...

    That sucks. I would have gotten a different lock then.
     
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  2. Apr 29, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    yep, it's jet black! Was taking pics after dark with a flash, so it washed it out.

     
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  3. Apr 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    I really liked how this one flush mounted! Guess hind sight is still 20/20 ! At $5, I may change it out. Then again, i can peel off the plasti dip and return it!
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2011 at 12:31 AM
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    Nice mod! Will do this next time im the hardware store.
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    Thanks op for the idea works great
     
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  6. Jun 25, 2011 at 8:34 PM
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    I went to my local Home Depot, and a small hardware store nearby- no luck finding a 1/2" max. No Lowes in my small town. Next time I am out of town and see a Lowes I will look for the lock. I wonder if you can get one painted black?
     
    PSJ, Jun 25, 2011
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  7. Jun 25, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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    I am sure you can paint it black but honestly the machined silver is not that noticeable on the gray interior.
     
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  8. Jun 26, 2011 at 12:21 AM
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    ACE hardware that`s the place with the ugly buck-tooth red haired he-she or whatever the phuck it was behind the counter!!!. sorry but they had a plethora of drawer utility locks!....:confused:​

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  9. Jun 26, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    Ace closed two years ago :( yea, it seems like such a simple in stock everywhere kind of part. I will find one.
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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    I finally went to the Lowes a town south of us to find a 1/2" max option. Found the first watch most of you have been using. But, in looking at the template supplied, and viewing the photos of the ones everyone installed, it seems most of you went lower then the template suggested? Is this true? :confused:
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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    Anwsered your PM but yeah the template isn't needed. I just eyeballed measured before drilling the pilot hole. It's very simple once you place the lock up to the center console and see where the "lock arm" is supposed to rest when locked.
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2011 at 1:28 AM
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    I missed this post...

    That's a good idea but without looking at the the push button lid latch again I am not sure if there would be enough room to put a screw in there? Definetely a good idea though.
     
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  13. Dec 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    Good question. I was wondering the same. I think it's a great idea! I'd like to do it myself! I think Toyota should have put some thought into some security. Meh! Thanks to Gav:) your awesome. Just need a few more pics and instruction. Thanks much:D

    Cheers!
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  14. Sep 9, 2012 at 6:46 AM
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    Great mod, looking forward to using this one when I'm out for a run and need to leave some stuff in the console.

    I unfortunately don't have a dremmel tool yet. Eventually but not yet. Any other creative ideas on getting the hole large enough to fit the lock? I have normal 1/2" inch drill bit. Hard to tell from pics but do you think that would bore out a hole large enough for the 1/2" version?

    Edit: Got a dremel tool. Doing mod today ;)
     
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  15. Sep 9, 2012 at 8:19 AM
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    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  16. Sep 9, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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    Basic Dremel is not that expensive and 100 uses. A unibit will probable make a perfect hole for a lock and a unibit comes in handy almost as much as a dremel and it's cheaper. Just get a good one. Anything will cut plastic but cutting steel will dull a cheap bit quickly.
     
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  17. Sep 9, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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    Nice mod and two thumbs up on the 36 Crazyfists cd!!! One of my favorite bands. It's funny, your CDs were the first thing I looked at. :D
     
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  18. Sep 11, 2012 at 4:56 PM
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    Thanks buddy, I fixed this situation by buying a dremel tool about thirty minutes ater this post. I figured I'd go price check em' online and was surprised to see they were reasonably priced. Like you said 100+ uses, so went with it. Should be here soon. ;)
     
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    YES!! finally I can hide all my drugs from the cops whenever they search my truck! :D
     
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    U R Welcome Sir. U will be happy with your purchase I am sure.:D
     
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