Can you remove the safe?

Seems Toyota is putting the safe in many trucks. Not crazy about it....anyone checked to see if the safe is easily removable?

 

I believe you can, crack open the safe and there should be bolts down at the bottom - loosen and it should come out. Someone should chime in confirming.

 

At the end of the day it could be the difference between getting what I want or not. The safe seems to sacrifice a lot of storage space....IMO

 

Yeah I hear ya there - I've learned to live with it. I think I keep a spare hamilton and a first aid kit in mine.

Here's a video of an install on a 2.5 gen - from Tundra34 guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mned3aek0gg

 

It does...but then it's lockable when you want to park and lock up some valuables...it's a trade off for sure.

 

Remove the 4 bolts that are hidden by the bottom mat covers. You may have to play with the position of the console cover when pulling the safe out though. Should be pretty easy. I installed one and like having the lockable security. The huge space I had before just accumulated a bunch of crap.

 

How much space do you need? Lol

it will be great, because I don’t have to hide my wallet and phone under the seat when going for a run

 

Easily removed and more easily sold; someone on here will buy it for sure

 

Thanks guys!

 

Thinking about taking mine out. It really rattled when you hit a bump.

 

Is it the half or the full width safe? If it's the half, I'm interested in buying it if you remove it.

 

i have had one in both my 4runner and tundra and never had a rattle. You sure the bolts are tightened all the way?

 

for guys that have safe, just how large is the interior space? could it fit a holstered mid-sized handgun complete, like a G19 in a raven concealment padel back holster, its a bulky set up wont fit in every small safe set up.
my build has no safe I may be interested in picking one up from someone that wants to pull it out. thanks

 

Pretty sure I could fit at least four handguns with their respective holsters in the case along with a bunch of mags.

More importantly I can fit a whole case of snickers bars in there during the winter with no fitment issues.

 

Pulled mine out, sold it, and replaced it with a better safe.

 

it takes up half of the center console. Might be interested in selling.

 

seems like the lid or the latch is rattling. It’s not locked so maybe that’s why. I have no idea how to lock it or set the code.

 

what did you replace with?? how did the aftermarket safe fit, any chance of pics? thanks

 

FAS1 Safe. Faster, stronger.

 

thats awesome, thanks for the pics! did it match up to the factory holes from original safe or did u drill new holes?

 

Not specifically designed to be vehicle mounted so did not have any holes. Had to drill them. There's only two, wasn't hard. Pulled the console plastic out, flipped everything upside down on my tailgate, marked the existing hole locations, and drilled the safe.

 

that's my plan, Im going to do the same, that's perfect for what I need. and i always liked the push button options on safes, easy in the dark. much appreciated

 

You'll love it. That one is their Compact Handgun Safe. NOT cheap, especially with COVID prices. But built like a brick shithouse and very fast. I have a different FAS1 model next to my bed and love it for the same reasons.

 

Which safe do you have?
This one?

https://youtu.be/1wqGYhKIi0w

My lock'r down vault lid used to rattle.
I put a piece of rubber weatherstrip I had laying around in the groove where it shuts.
But it has to be latched and locked.

 

Let me know. Can you post a pic?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY9PJxVWORE

 

heres the safe in my limited

 

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it would have a key/numbers or the simplex lock. I would want one with the simplex because it can be unlocked without looking at it. I will pass on the OEM one, thanks again for the pic.

 

I can open mine without looking at it.

$83 FJM Security Products Combi-Cam E, 7910-K10, Electronic Cabinet Lock, Black Finish, Small

Amazon.com: FJM Security Products Combi-Cam E, 7910-K10, Electronic Cabinet Lock, Black Finish : Tools & Home Improvement

One could probably replace the OEM door lock with this one.

 

That's an option, thanks. I think I'll end up taking a similar route that @Ellis_McPickle took with the FAS1. They make many sizes and I think I can fit the larger one, but I have to double check with that. I have the simplex locks on all my quick access safes, so I'm going to try and keep that consistency. If the OEM was simplex it be perfect. Maybe I can swap one in but I haven't seen any available for that type of mount.