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Is there a way to put a locking glove box latch in 1st Gen 4runners?

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Old 01-03-2007, 09:16 PM
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Is there a way to put a locking glove box latch in 1st Gen 4runners?

That just about says it. I'd really like to replace the one that doesn't lock for something that does. You'd think there would be a latch out there that fits that circular spot. Anybody done this yet?

I keep my inverter in there, and would like a place to secure other valuables with the top off.
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The original owner of my 4runner installed this locking console. It has one small door and one large door, and it has cup holders on the front and rear. It can hold alot more than the glove box.
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6.5" wide Tuffy center console locks and fits...even put your radio in it

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where can you buy those? Just buy one of those locks that turns the peice when you turn the key, and put it in the top corner.
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Red Neck it....

Not pretty but its cheap and it would work.
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Lowe's should have the lock in the hardware section.
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Originally Posted by 4runnerx3
Lowe's should have the lock in the hardware section.
You think they would have a latch to fit that in there?

I like the Idea of the center console, but I'd rather it be the glove box if possible.
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The center consoles are $$$$ had one in my jeep... try lowes and see if you can get out cheap
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there available on the aftermarket scene, saw them on e-bay in the last 6 months, i almost bought one, but other priorites took precedence. they replace the origianl lock with an aftermarket one iwth a key.

Happy Hunting.
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thats what i was talking about.^^^^^^^^^^^
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check the forsale there is one there.
Old 01-04-2007, 10:29 PM
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i'll take a look.
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Aint nothin wrong with redneck-izing it! I tell you what, my 4Runner is held together with duct tape, gorilla glue, bailing wire, hope, and a prayer! I swear to bob, if you caint fix it with one of those things, you done did gotten yerself into one hell of a pickle.
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I'm still not drilling a latch into my dashboard.....
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Originally Posted by Sonofmayhem
check the forsale there is one there.
where i caNT FIND ONE?
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http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...64&filter=lock

or http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=658&filter=lock

or http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=660&filter=lock

or http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=661&filter=lock

remove stupid lock thing already there and replace with this. or add this longside it. you wont be able to open it with this thing if you set the lock part into some metal..

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some guy had some made awhile ago and was selling them.. good luck finding them... might find one on ebay... check the classifieds (search!)
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