I'm looking to bolt down a lockable steel box in the back of my Jeep Wrangler. Any comments on the lock quality with this box?
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I purchased this lock box to bolt down in front of my trailer....the box is ok just know that its very light weight and not meant to be very rugged. its thin aluminum and wont take a lot of abuse. but other than that the box is OK
1420357
Sorry for the delay in responding. The box was not of the best quality. The box I received was defective and would not shut properly.
1420358
Sorry this is so late getting back with you. Not a real heavy duty box but the box is adequate. Very good looking box. Looks durable.
1420359
That is what I did, bolted in the back of my Wrangler. fits perfect and left me room for a full size ice chest. Just right for multi day trips.
1420360
My wife bought a 2013 jeep wrangle and wanted a place to lock a few items. This box fits well and works well.
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I am using the combination of a Master Lock 72DPF Heavy Duty Cable, 15 Feet Braided Steel, 3/8-Inch Diameter with a Master Lock 40DPF Round Padlock with Shielded Shackle, 2-3/4-Inch, Stainless Steel. This allows me to pass the cable through four bike frames and the wheels, the security loops on the bike rack and finally through the hitch on the vehicle. It makes for an easy-to-manage and relatively secure set-up that allows me to park long enough to grab a meal or gas. I do not think there is a manageable solution that would give me the peace of mind to leave the bikes on the car overnight. If you are asking about which lock to secure the rack within the hitch receptor, none that I researched looked to be anymore secure or as simple to use as the cabled approach I described. You are going to want to lock your bikes in addition to the hitch so why not kill two birds with one stone (and one key). I also decided to use the Curt Manufacturing 21510 Coated Hitch Pin and Clip instead of the stock pin which makes for quick, tool-free installation and removal of the hitch. However if you go this route, you will need to enlarge the holes on the Allen Sports Deluxe rack as they use a slightly smaller than standard hitch bolt; enlarging the holes is something that can be done with a good quality bit, your average electric drill, some oil to keep the bit lubricated and about five minutes of drilling . The upside is the Curt Hitch pin is significantly more substantial than the Allen Hitch bolt and so much easier to deal with. Amazon link to Cable http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-72DPF-Braided-Diameter/dp/B000BD8IQ4/ Amazon link to Lock http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-40DPF-Shielded-Stainless/dp/B00004SQKX/ Amazon link to Hitch Pin http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-21510-Coated-Hitch/dp/B004C6OBBC/
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No. Get one that locks. I had mine almost stolen. Good thing we parked close to wherey kids were playing and one of them saw somone trying to take the cargo carrier off my jeep.
1195025
We use these locks at my dealership. Probably open it 30-40 times a day maybe more. We have only had one problem with it the spring broke on one after 2 years of use. I would say it works pretty good overall
1827539
I mounted the interior portion of the lock upside down with no issues. It was not designed with a dead bolt in mind, but like I said, it has work perfectly and was quite easy to mount and program.
1650327
Yes it locks very secure. I use it in my fifth wheel. This is a heavy duty unit.
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It doesn't look like the box is made for a lock but you could run a cable lock or use a padlock with a long shackle (like the old bicycle locks) through the hole in the "solid" latching "lever" (attached to the lid) through the wire "handle attached to the bottom half of the box. It's possible that's even made for some sort of lock but it doesn't look like it. I'm not sure how tight of a locked seal you could achieve for lid. There may (or may not) be enough play between the lid and the box that would allow small items to get through and it wouldn't take much of a bolt cutter or real heavy duty wire cutter to cut the bottom wire handle. You might be able to rig it up to be kid resistant. It doesn't look like the box is made for a lock but you could run a cable lock or use a padlock with a long shackle (like the old bicycle locks) through the hole in the "solid" latching "lever" (attached to the lid) through the wire "handle attached to the bottom half of the box. It's possible that's even made for some sort of lock but it doesn't look like it. I'm not sure how tight of a locked seal you could achieve for lid. There may (or may not) be enough play between the lid and the box that would allow small items to get through and it wouldn't take much of a... » Read More It doesn't look like the box is made for a lock but you could run a cable lock or use a padlock with a long shackle (like the old bicycle locks) through the hole in the "solid" latching "lever" (attached to the lid) through the wire "handle attached to the bottom half of the box. It's possible that's even made for some sort of lock but it doesn't look like it. I'm not sure how tight of a locked seal you could achieve for lid. There may (or may not) be enough play between the lid and the box that would allow small items to get through and it wouldn't take much of a bolt cutter or real heavy duty wire cutter to cut the bottom wire handle. You might be able to rig it up to be kid resistant. « Show Less
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There is no locking ability to the one we purchased. You would have to do some sort of fabrication to the door with a hasp and padlock. The box material is fiberglass.
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very good. i recommend lock tight on the bolts when put together. they seem to come loose pretty easy
1677542
It's been so long since I ordered it...I think I had to buy that separately. Very good lock box.
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The box does have a lock with keys. There is no lock to the rack. The box secures with screw down type of claws that go around the bars. The fasteners are shoved thru the base in 4 spots of the box around the bars on the rack. It would be easier for someone to break into the box than remove it all together when installed properly.
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My box has an entirely metal latch inside and out. Careful and very slight adjustment by pliers (with plastic sleeved jaws to keep from marring the finish) was in order for me so the door would stay latched and not fall open. No big deal.
987807
This is reasonably secure. A thief with basic hand tools would be hard-pressed to get in or take the unit. The cable-locking system it comes with could be easily overcome with bolt-cutters and the box itself could be easily broken into with a crowbar, or something similar with leverage. But for an average vehicle break-in, they would be hard-pressed to get at or take your weapon. For the car, I use the smaller case for a single Glock 19 or 26.
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I would say yes. I attached it to the four wheeler, it's been on there for about 2 years, riding around in the rain, snow, sleet, and have gotten inside after and my contents were dry, it's got a lip on the box that goes up inside the lid like a truck tool box, and it has thick weather stripping under the lid for a tight snug fit to the box, lid does not rattle either. Hope this helps!
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I had the same problem. This thing is very secure which is good unless the combination fails to work. I tried drilling the spot welds off the hinge which sort of worked but after much struggle and dull drills I finally just tore at the thing with a large screw driver and crow bar. After about 1/2 hour of struggle I finally got it open. I now use a key-lock key safe.
1654553
I personally contacted a lock smith, it was cheaper than the dealer. Hope that helped.
155495
I had a similar one on my 2002 Silverado for almost 10 years until it broke last year. No one ever messed with it. Keeps stuff out of sight, out of mind. I installed a different tailgate latch that included a lock as well.