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Grimx

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Lockable back storage replacment
« on: September 03, 2015, 06:14:33 PM »
Is there anything on the market for the back storage compartment to make it lockable or even replace it entirely with a lockable one?

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Re: Lockable back storage replacment
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2015, 07:44:56 PM »
If you're talking about the in-floor storage compartment in the rear of the cargo area, then no, there is nothing commercially available to replace the lid or even the full compartment and make it lockable. If you're really crafty, you might be able to rig up some kind of key-lock to the lid (which is also the floor of the cargo area) and keep it from being opened without excessive force or tools, but it would still be pretty easy for someone to penetrate since it's just plastic.

There is an option for the roof "wet box," which is a Southco brand locking handle (note that you'll have the same "not so secure" issues as the rear storage area, due to the whole box being made out of plastic). This is a good option for certain gear that you don't mind being exposed to some weather, like tow straps and what not. You can also put stuff inside of plastic bags to keep it dry while up there. Unfortunately, the handle needed has been out of production for a while. It can be found from time to time on eBay, or can be found through certain supply houses that have them in stock for a lot of money (close to $100, usually). Some members on this site even post them for sale from time to time. I believe knightrider had one for sale a while back, not sure if it's still available. I came across a stash of chrome ones on eBay a while back that were about $12 shipped. Not sure if they're still available or not, but I'm sure you can find the thread with a little bit of searching. :)

If you're looking for a REALLY secure option (like for a firearm, etc), you're best and least expensive bet is probably to purchase a commercially available storage locking box of some kind and permanently mounting it down to the inside of the cargo area or under one of your front seats. You can use bolts or something that can only be accessed from the inside when it's open.
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2015, 08:08:21 PM »
Wonder why they never made a locking option for this. I'll have to look into some of those locking storage containers.

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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2015, 08:36:28 PM »
I think the reason is because even if there was a lock, it would still be very easy to get into, its a plastic door with a plastic latch that sits on plastic "hinges" that lock into plastic. 

On a side note, I do still have a southco locking wetbox handle with key, $30 if you want it.

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Re: Lockable back storage replacment
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2015, 10:04:53 PM »
If what you're trying to store is small enough - there is a company called console vault that is supposedly working on a locking center-console insert for the Xterra. I don't believe it's available yet, and they're a bit pricey but they are nice and the rumors are that it's in development. See this thread on thenewx.org: http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=121962


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« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2015, 10:43:49 PM »
Center console won't be enough for what I'll be storing  unfortunately. Most likely go the lockable bolted down metal storage box route. Would hate to block the factory rear compartment tho.

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