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Stashing a spare key on the outside of the truck

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Madjik_Man, Apr 9, 2012.

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  1. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    logcabinwc

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    the bed open pockets... put two small holes in it (super easy to drill through) zip tie it to the other side of the pocket. They are easy to quickly remove, and know one would ever think a key would be there, they would just se an empty bed pocket.
     
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  2. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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  3. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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    He's got a 1st gen taco, not 2nd gen. Good suggestion though
     
    cgs2k2, Apr 9, 2012
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  4. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    The bolts have larger lip on the inside so that when the drawer closes it catches a the smaller part of the bolt preventing the larger part from pulling out.
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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    I have one zip tittied to the frame somewhere :spy:
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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    I got a velcro key pouch like this ...
    $10 Lucky Line Key Hider Pouch, Velcro Nylon Adhesive, Large (91401)
    http://amzn.com/B000KFSZ0C

    The entire back is industrial strength velcro. Clean where you want to mount it with rubbing alcohol, peel off the adhesive back, and stick it. It holds tight. You can remove the pouch from the mounting strip, but I just leave it on there, and peel it back enough to open the flap and grab the key.

    Since mine is a 2nd gen, I just had a basic key copy made .. it won't start the truck because it doesn't have the immobilizer chip, but it will get me into the truck, in the event I locked my full set of keys in there. I've also been thinking about getting another chipped key made and stashing it inside the cab itself in the event I lose my keys entirely.
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    I zip tittied mine up to some of the wires running along the underside of my rig...
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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    I have a spare in a magnetic box (I know you said you didn't like those) and I put it in a place where it wont EVER fall off.

    Get creative.

    I like the Pelican Case idea as well. I have a waterproof round flare container I got in Australia from a surplus store as well...I will be attaching that to the frame when I get time to store stuff like a key or a spare pistol mag.
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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    zip tits are the shit..double dds if you know what I mean
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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    So far there are 34 replies with varied feedback.

    Including two of yours.

    Thanks for your participation.
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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    I think I may go to the hardware store and find one of those velcro pouches and ask one of the guys there if he has any zip tits too.

    Found the spot I'm going to put it also. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah, blah blah and blah
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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    Go to AAA and they will make you a flat plastic key that is the size of a credit card. Keep it in your wallet. It will only open your door. It will not start you truck.
     
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  13. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    lol

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  14. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    After buying my truck the dealership mailed me a plastic credit card key and had me come in so they could cut it to my key configuration. Like mentioned above it will get you into the truck...won't start it. I feel better having the real key stashed in the truck somewhere than underneth. These trucks are way too easy for some asshole to crawl under.
     
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  15. Apr 9, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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    The problem is if you lose your key and your truck is locked then how do you get into the truck in order to use your spare?

    I'd rather just stash it somewhere underneath where no one but me will ever know.
     
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  16. Apr 9, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    I found one inside my cross member that holds the transmission.was held in with thick wire.
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    You have a cap on your bed so this wouldn't apply to you, but what I did was buy a cheap flat key from Home Depot....less than $2...and hide it under the bedliner by the tailgate.
    Much cheaper than the mistake I made in leaving my keys in my snow jacket in the truck in the middle of BFE in Nevada and had to use the left foot lockout kit on my rear window slider. :D
     
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  18. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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  19. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM
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    Tape it to theback of your licence plate
     
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  20. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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