Adding a bed cubby lock

[Nutty 5.0]

Pardon if this was posted already but didn’t see anything. Being in pinball and arcade hobbies, I have lots of different locks to try.

You can add a lock to the cubby in the bed with very little work. You will want a 7/8” cam lock. You’ll need to carefully file the hole to the edges so the cam lock fits. Thankfully you can see the marks.

A 7/8” wrench to tighten the nut to the lock, a T-20 torx to take the old lock apart, and a #2 Philips for the attaching the cam. (note I used a different style lock that used a metric 10mm nut so YMMV) Some locks may require flipping the 90 degree cam so the lock and unlock match what the door shows. I had to do it to mine. You’ll want to use the flat cam and not an offset one.

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[Nutty 5.0]

Link for locks that come with both cam locks. You’ll want to use the straight ones.

https://a.co/d/eLTHuxJ

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I like the idea of locking that storage area. Specially the round key design.

Thank you

 

[Nutty 5.0]

I like the idea of locking that storage area. Where did you get the lock that has the round key? Like the one showing in your picture?
The Amazon ones are all flat blade.

Thank you

It’s a security lock style. I have all sorts of locks I use so had this handy. So you could likely use this:
https://a.co/d/8YYUOnl but would likely need to cut the cam down. I changed to a traditional style so I didn’t have to mess with it.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

It’s a double bitted security lock style. I have all sorts of locks I use so had this handy. So you could likely use this:
https://a.co/d/8YYUOnl

Excellent
Thank you

 

[MetalsGeek]

Very nice job! I added a second bed cubby on the driver's side of my XLT and love it. My cheesy approach to improved security was to fabricate aluminum replacements for the stock lock bodies on both sides. They're not at all "secure" as I just use the ignition key like a screwdriver to open them. I figured that those plastic doors are pretty easy to pry out, so actual security is impossible. My lock is mostly psychology but might slow down a lazy kid who happened to walk by.

 

[Nutty 5.0]

Not cheesy at all and very clean !

 

[Jah.]

Now have cubby on both sides . hard tonneau for security .

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Ford could make $50/apiece for this idea. Been seen before, but THANK YOU for sharing! (plus the links)

 

[Nutty 5.0]

Wish they offered a steel door solution too.

 

[millertyme15]

Wish they offered a steel door solution too.

Great idea. Somone will fabricate one now for that.

 

[TJ2023]

Wish they offered a steel door solution too.

That would be the only way it would be worth it for me.

 

[gunnmitten]

Wish they offered a steel door solution too.

check the marketplace here, there's a guy making them custom from steel stock

 

[02Knight]

I like the idea of locking that storage area. Specially the round key design.

Thank you

Those round key locks are harder to pick

I like the idea of locking that storage area. Specially the round key design.

Thank you

 

[02Knight]

Those round key locks are harder to pick

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