Ugh, FML.
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From: North of Boston Ma.
Originally Posted by greenf1502007
The dealership also didn't have a key to the toolbox on my truck. How did you replace the lock? And this is pretty much how I secure my toolbox right now... It's not very safe. And the other picture is the original toolbox lock. I don't understand how you could replace it.
Last edited by Masi1926; Oct 2, 2012 at 11:21 AM.
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From: Montana
I ended up drilling out the original lock. Had to drill all the way through it, because the tab that engages against the handle was riveted to the barrel.
You got a cheap locksmith. I was quoted between $75-90 from 3 different joints around town, and that didn't include the keys!
Edit: I found out how they "unlocked" it. The lock had some slight back and forward wiggle that I never noticed after I installed it. If you shove it backwards, you can rotate it away from the handle's tab. They must've pushed and twisted it with a screw driver.
You got a cheap locksmith. I was quoted between $75-90 from 3 different joints around town, and that didn't include the keys!
Edit: I found out how they "unlocked" it. The lock had some slight back and forward wiggle that I never noticed after I installed it. If you shove it backwards, you can rotate it away from the handle's tab. They must've pushed and twisted it with a screw driver.