Installed few new toys this weekend....

[Sylvester]

I wanted write a short report about few new toys/things I installed this weekend. Will add later some pictures.

1. Rear under seat safe: Pretty easy installation. There are 4 self tapping bolts, you place the unit in the designated position and tighten the bolts, that is it. If I had to do it again, I would use my power tool to tighten the bolts You have to be careful placing the unit in position. It took me few trials and I scratched part of the plastic. Otherwise super easy. The unit looks really well made and I am happy with it. I would not put any real valuables in it but it is enough to have peace of mind when you wallet your truck and you can put your belongings and paperwork in there. I am sure a master thief can crack that thing in few minutes but when there is a break in, they don't have these minutes. I think it is overpriced but I just went for it and don't regret it. Would I recommend it: Absolutely!

2. OEM Wheel locks: I installed those and am not happy with them. They stick out way too much and look awful. The key requires a slightly bigger wrench than the standard lug nuts, which is odd. Overall not happy and would not recommend those. If you really want wheel locks, go with some aftermarket ones.

3. Tailgate damper: Installation was ok and the part works as expected. Few points about the installation:
- As I took off the bottle opener, the part had left an impression into the aftermarket spray in bed liner. I think the bedliner guy, put them back in right after he had sprayed the bed and the material was still soft. If you have a new truck and intend to do both (damper and after market spray in bedliner), I would recommend to take off the bottle opener on the driver side and put the bolt back on. This way you will avoid the small cosmetic issue.
- The weird bolt, which goes into the oval hole in the tailgate, is kind of painful to place and fasten. There is few ways to place this part. Best is, to pre tighten the bolt and leave a small gap between the nut and the plate and than place it, turn it 90 degrees and hope that it grabs. If too loose or too tight, play with it until it grabs. Use the oval hole as counter area, to be able to tighten or un tighten the bolt.
- The actual damper goes pretty easily into the tailgate part. The other end can be tough to push in. I had to use a plastic mallet to make sure it falls in place.
Would I recommend it: Yes

Overall I am happy with these new toys. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the installation process or the actual parts.

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[ValenciaOrange]

Nice. I bought Gorilla locks. They are shorter than then the OEM locks. Damper. I removed the blue loctite. It made installation easier. I put new locktite on the threads and it made it easier to tighten.

 

[06Warrior]

Thanks for sharing. Any photos of the safe? I know about the console one but not the other.

 

[06Warrior]

I assume it's this one but I'd like to see photos as well. P/N is VNZ6Z9906202B

I’d like to know the dimensions. If it’s worth getting.

 

[beauscott]

Nice. I bought Gorilla locks. They are shorter than then the OEM locks. Damper. I removed the blue loctite. It made installation easier. I put new locktite on the threads and it made it easier to tighten.

Do you have a link to the Gorilla locks you purchased?

 

[ValenciaOrange]

Do you have a link to the Gorilla locks you purchased?

Here is the kit I bought with the locks in it. I bought new wheels and needed lug nuts.

 

[Sylvester]

Here we go, few quick pictures of the under seat safe. It is deep enough under the seat so that you can put a jacket on top of it and put down the seat easily. I chose this option because I was hoping being able to put my laptop or Ipad in but unfortunately neither of those would fit. Did have time to empty and take more pictures from inside, but don't expect too much space. It is ok to put your paperwork, wallet and if you are a gun person, almost any size hand gun in there. I am still happy that I got it. I paid 360 including shipping and tax.

 

[Jmav216]

Does anyone know aftermarket floor bed tie-down D rings that will fit properly and easily, I have xl and would like to put some in for kayaks

 

[Barracuda340]

Got these mounted and balanced. Same diameter tire and rim diameter as the lariat but wider. 245-55R18 Now I need the truck to put em on.

 

[Sylvester]

Today I found out that the wheels of a camry, which parks in the parking lot at my workplace, were stolen. People are saying nobody cares about the Maverick wheels. I mean if they go for camry wheels, than they will come for our Maverick wheels too. People are also saying wheel locks don't protect from theft. I think thief go the path of least resistant and if you have wheel locks it is more likely that they just go for the next car. Initially I was regretting those wheel locks but now I think I will just leave them on -There are way too many bad people out there......

 

[WannaMav]

Today I found out that the wheels of a camry, which parks in the parking lot at my workplace, were stolen. People are saying nobody cares about the Maverick wheels. I mean if they go for camry wheels, than they will come for our Maverick wheels too. People are also saying wheel locks don't protect from theft. I think thief go the path of least resistant and if you have wheel locks it is more likely that they just go for the next car. Initially I was regretting those wheel locks but now I think I will just leave them on -There are way too many bad people out there......

Don't automatically discount a disaffected current (or ex-) spouse or paramour.

Just sayin.'.

 

[Sylvester]

Don't automatically discount a disaffected current (or ex-) spouse or paramour.

Just sayin.'.

I promise you, the extend of damage your mentioned group would do, goes far beyond stolen wheels. Simple google search will show you how creative it can get

 

[Barracuda340]

Install wheel locks. I know I plan to do that. The ones I am getting will be short enough that they will set back in the wheel that they cannot be clamped onto to unscrew. Wheel locks may not stop a professional, but they will slow down or deter the wannabes. Make sure you dont forget to hide the key to them in a good hiding place inside your vehicle. A flat tire and no lug nut key doesnt help you.

 

[Barracuda340]

I also used some of my 6 day weekend off to make some fancy new valve stem caps. I took my love of shooting and love of cars and combined the 2. Aluminum shell casings cannot be reloaded, but can be repurposed. Dig my new .40 caliber valve stem caps. I made them by machining the flats off metal valve stem caps and using JB weld to glue them inside. Then I sanded the shell casings to remove the anodizing, and polished the aluminum up to a chrome like finish. Took me some time, but they were fun to make.

 

[ladyhawkgt]

if you order the wheel locks with your truck, will they come the same color as the wheels? the ones pictured on the build site appear to be stainless or chrome colored.

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