Locking Toolbox

[f250Triton]

Alright, Here is my idea. Have a bed mounted tool box that will lock when you lock your truck doors via the key fob. I keep my tool box locked all the time because I have had 2 instances where somebody helped themselves to my stuff. They key for the box is on my key ring and some times i need to get in there and the truck already be cranked so i have to turn it off open the tool box get what i need then lock it back up. It would be nice to just hit the unlock button and it be open. Any ideas???

Thanks,

[NYC F-350]

You would have to figure out a way to mount and wire an actuator to the door lock circuitry and see if the throw length of the actuator is the same as unlocking mechanism on the toolbox.

[f250Triton]

yeah, i figured i would need the actuator. i was mainly checking to see if maybe somebody had done it before and maybe had a parts list. It is something i have thought about for a while just havent done it. I will be researching some actuators to see if i can find one that will work. If anybody knows the wires to tap into that would help also.

[f250Triton]

Here is the setup I came up with. Thanks to Jim at DynoLock.

Toolbox lock - YouTube

Toolbox lock - YouTube

[7.3PwrHse]

Thats a really great idea!

[Cuzmail]

Originally Posted by f250Triton

Alright, Here is my idea. Have a bed mounted tool box that will lock when you lock your truck doors via the key fob. I keep my tool box locked all the time because I have had 2 instances where somebody helped themselves to my stuff. They key for the box is on my key ring and some times i need to get in there and the truck already be cranked so i have to turn it off open the tool box get what i need then lock it back up. It would be nice to just hit the unlock button and it be open. Any ideas???

Thanks,

Already done. I am a dealer too. Don't want to cross the sponsor line, just providing info that the product is possible and is out there. Truck Covers USA - Tonneau Truck and Bed Covers

Shawn

[forddieseldoctor]

A cheaper option is getting a quick connect for your tool box key.

[Cuzmail]

Originally Posted by forddieseldoctor

A cheaper option is getting a quick connect for your tool box key.

Doc has a point.

Shawn

[RGSMDNR]

a door lock actuator is the way to go if you want to run it off your factory locks. Fairly easy to wire up too.