View Full Version : Making a "trap"
edgeman4.0
12-30-2009, 05:55 PM
As most of you know, i was recently robbed and had alot of things stolen from my truck. That being said, i'm tired of carrying my new ipod and gps around with me everywhere i go when i leave my truck.
I'm looking into making a "trap" (secret storage compartment easy to acess but hidden from sight in a sneaky location) to keep all of my things in that way i dont have to tote them around. There will not be anything illegal stashed in said "trap" at any point in time so no freaking out from the L.E.O.'s or anything. I'm just looking for ideas or info from anyone else that has made one or thought of a cool spot for one.
Thanks in advance,
Drew
Jay FX4
12-30-2009, 06:07 PM
I'll have to think about this one.
In the mean time, have you considered a locking tonneau cover?
edgeman4.0
12-30-2009, 06:14 PM
I'll have to think about this one.
In the mean time, have you considered a locking tonneau cover?
i've thought about fiberglassing a cubby behind the glove box or taking out the cupholders on my shorty console and stashing things in that hole underneath them and snapping the cupholders back in.
yes i have considered that.. but i have a toolbox on the bed. and i dont particularly like the idea of my stuff locked in there in case of a leak or something.
glove box?
What kinda center console you have now?
edgeman4.0
12-30-2009, 06:23 PM
glove box?
What kinda center console you have now?
i've got a shorty console at the moment.
and the glove box idea would basically be a hidden pocket behind the glovebox door.
If your short console is like my full length console it is deep.
You could make a plastic piece to make a "trap" door so it only appears to be maybe 5" deep
surfer03133
12-30-2009, 06:26 PM
you can get a metal console that locks and is like indestructible, they make them for police exploders so they'll work on rangers too
RangerJustin
12-30-2009, 06:30 PM
I see you have a 4-door and also saw you though about fiber glassing. What about using the storage cubbies in the rear doors and glassing a door on the top of them and installing a lock??
Behind the glove box may not work as when closed I am not too sure if there is much room behind it.
I think I know the console you have, it has a gap under the armrest part IIRC. What about making that space into a lock box and cover it in carpet so you cannot tell anything is there?
Start looking for Jeep consoles. Like everyone that I have seen has been lockable and durable looking because, well, Jeeps are easy to break into.
blueovelboy
12-30-2009, 06:47 PM
ill see if i can find the post over at f150.com there was a dude that made his arm rest a hide all and it looked like a arm rest/seat
How about about something like this: http://www.jcwhitney.com/Tailgate_Storage_Box?ID=12;0;1101000999;0;100002;P roductName;30;0;0;0;2012889;0;0#
edgeman4.0
12-31-2009, 12:41 AM
All your suggestions are coming together pretty well. I'm drawing a few things up to see what might work best, or... Make one of each.lol
Tom, I like your idea.. But do you know if it'll hold up to getting run over when I load the wheeler and motorcyle in the bed?
RangerJustin
12-31-2009, 12:58 PM
all it says is that it is durable ABS plastic...not sure how much abuse it could take...
Redrocket
12-31-2009, 01:12 PM
first off we need to do the other door lock mod you your truck lol give me a call and ill tell ya what i mean lol
Fastncrazy1
12-31-2009, 01:13 PM
a freind of mine has a 1995 extracab, he installed a locking gun safe....it has the pushbutton 4 digit code, he bolted it to the back floor under his jump seat, it fits good and unless you reallly look at it you cant tell its a gun safe. its padded so your stuff doesnt bounce around, and its secure they cant physically rip it out of the truck, but you can open it and simply unbolt the two or three bolts, you decide how you want to secure it. when its not in the vehicle you can mark, and drill the holes needed for bolting it down.
davidjsouth
12-31-2009, 01:17 PM
i've thought about fiberglassing a cubby behind the glove box or taking out the cupholders on my shorty console and stashing things in that hole underneath them and snapping the cupholders back in.
yes i have considered that.. but i have a toolbox on the bed. and i dont particularly like the idea of my stuff locked in there in case of a leak or something.
What about building a comparment in the door but the glove box or cupholder sounds like a good idea. Or under your seat? I have a pull out drawer on my passenger side on my van that I never use.
Tom, I like your idea.. But do you know if it'll hold up to getting run over when I load the wheeler and motorcyle in the bed?
I know nothing about it beyond what is posted on the website. I simply stumbled upon the link, thought it was a cool idea and could possibly be applied to your situation. As Justin said, it's "durable" plastic, so I wouldn't expect it to survive heavy weights being rolled over it.
mcpink
01-01-2010, 10:30 AM
first off we need to do the other door lock mod you your truck lol give me a call and ill tell ya what i mean lol
You two better call me if you do this. I want to be there!
ranger101
01-01-2010, 11:07 AM
Do you have this cubby in front of your center console?
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll36/02whiteranger/002.jpg
If so, you could either make a lid to go over that back cubby area or you could cut off the 'ears' at the back of the cubby and just make it so you could slide your ipod, gps, etc behind the cubby. There's a little bit of space back there so if you cut the ears off of both sides you could slid your ipod in on one side and your gps in on the other side.
edgeman4.0
01-02-2010, 11:51 PM
first off we need to do the other door lock mod you your truck lol give me a call and ill tell ya what i mean lol i think we need to.. include corum as well.lol
a freind of mine has a 1995 extracab, he installed a locking gun safe....it has the pushbutton 4 digit code, he bolted it to the back floor under his jump seat, it fits good and unless you reallly look at it you cant tell its a gun safe. its padded so your stuff doesnt bounce around, and its secure they cant physically rip it out of the truck, but you can open it and simply unbolt the two or three bolts, you decide how you want to secure it. when its not in the vehicle you can mark, and drill the holes needed for bolting it down.
a logical idea, but i have a sound system where my extended cab used to be.haha
What about building a comparment in the door but the glove box or cupholder sounds like a good idea. Or under your seat? I have a pull out drawer on my passenger side on my van that I never use.
i'm going to touch on that at the end of this post actually. :D
You two better call me if you do this. I want to be there! we'll talk about it at the ga meet, i'll even pull my panels so we can plan it out.
Do you have this cubby in front of your center console?
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll36/02whiteranger/002.jpg
If so, you could either make a lid to go over that back cubby area or you could cut off the 'ears' at the back of the cubby and just make it so you could slide your ipod, gps, etc behind the cubby. There's a little bit of space back there so if you cut the ears off of both sides you could slid your ipod in on one side and your gps in on the other side.
sadly i have a 5 speed, so that option is out. on another note, i went with the idea on my shorty console and started mocking up a "wall" to keep my goods isolated. i'm in the midst of fiberglassing the wall so i can glue it in there. pics will be up when completed so dont worry.
Micky
01-03-2010, 03:02 AM
tuffy security console. i have one in my cruiser and am very happy with it.
mb128
01-03-2010, 04:03 AM
im not sure if your truck has this or not but the door handle panel comes off and you can hide things behind it.
http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab199/mb128/012-1.jpg
http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab199/mb128/013-1.jpg
hope this helps
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