I have this box in my JL, and it does its job OK. The one big complaint I have is with the combination dials, which are a bit of a pain to turn at times and turning one dial has the tendency to affect one of the other dials, making entering a combination a bit of a pain. You aren't going to get it open quickly, that's for sure. I'm currently looking for a way to replace the combination lock / dial that comes with it.
The dials can be a little tough to see depending the lighting, I agree. I tend to keep mine unlocked while I’m in the car and lock it before leaving making for easy access. For the dial I do have plans to replace it as well. I will be getting a universal key lock that I will also use for my gas tank lock. If I make a video on it will make sure to tag you.
Yeah, so it does have a little play. The bolts were all the way tight. This does not actually connect to the center console, instead by building it inside the console makes it too big to be removed from the console effectively keeping it locked in the console. For me I don’t have concerns about it coming out. I’ve had other safes that used a self tapping screw on the inside and would sink into the console plastic. Could be done for piece of mind, but don’t think it’s necessary.
@@DanReviewsStuff I assume it will be rattling like hell as I drove around the bumpy streets of Chicago and I'd end up going crazy, so if that's as tight as it gets, I guess I'll have to pass on it. You can't beat that price though.
@@jamesorsby7553 Mine doesn't rattle at all, whether going down the road or wheeling. Mine was a bit of a pain to get installed - it was a very tight fit and was a bit frustrating. Once installed though, mine doesn't move.
@jaredbennett1527 did you remove the bottom pad before installing like I did in the video? When I tried before doing that seemed like I was in mission impossible. Could have got it if I kept trying, but waaayyy easier with it removed.
I have this box in my JL, and it does its job OK. The one big complaint I have is with the combination dials, which are a bit of a pain to turn at times and turning one dial has the tendency to affect one of the other dials, making entering a combination a bit of a pain. You aren't going to get it open quickly, that's for sure. I'm currently looking for a way to replace the combination lock / dial that comes with it.
The dials can be a little tough to see depending the lighting, I agree. I tend to keep mine unlocked while I’m in the car and lock it before leaving making for easy access.
For the dial I do have plans to replace it as well. I will be getting a universal key lock that I will also use for my gas tank lock. If I make a video on it will make sure to tag you.
It didn’t look like a tight fit at the end. I hope that’s not as tight as the screws can get, otherwise they can keep it.
Yeah, so it does have a little play. The bolts were all the way tight. This does not actually connect to the center console, instead by building it inside the console makes it too big to be removed from the console effectively keeping it locked in the console. For me I don’t have concerns about it coming out. I’ve had other safes that used a self tapping screw on the inside and would sink into the console plastic. Could be done for piece of mind, but don’t think it’s necessary.
@@DanReviewsStuff I assume it will be rattling like hell as I drove around the bumpy streets of Chicago and I'd end up going crazy, so if that's as tight as it gets, I guess I'll have to pass on it. You can't beat that price though.
@@jamesorsby7553make sense. I don’t notice any rattle, but definitely want to make sure what you choose to get meets your expectations!
@@jamesorsby7553 Mine doesn't rattle at all, whether going down the road or wheeling. Mine was a bit of a pain to get installed - it was a very tight fit and was a bit frustrating. Once installed though, mine doesn't move.
@jaredbennett1527 did you remove the bottom pad before installing like I did in the video? When I tried before doing that seemed like I was in mission impossible. Could have got it if I kept trying, but waaayyy easier with it removed.