FJ40 glove box lock : know where to find this aftermarket latch lock?

[MitchM]

hi MUD nation
i have an '82 FJ40 which had an aftermarket latch lock put on the glovebox. I don't have the key so looking to replace it.

anyone know where i might be able to find a similar latch lock?
thanks

 

[devo]

That’s an add on as you know.
You can replace the entire lock and key. Look up cabinet locks.
just and example...... Amazon product ASIN B000BDB686





devo

 

[bikersmurf]

Home Depot, Lowe’s, local hardware stores...

 

[trainrech]

RV stores as well.

 

[bikersmurf]

RV stores as well.

Careful they may give you the special RV “discount” +200% markup.

 

[Living in the Past]

My 79 has the same lock minus the key to be able to lock it.

Fix would be
A buy a replacement lock.
B replace the glovebox door with one from my stash.
C replace glovebox door with the 8/80+ style glovebox door.

Think I'll go with option C. Current style adjusted so it doesn't rattle is a pain to open from the driver's seat. Twist style makes this easier. Do not keep anything worth stealing inside the glovebox. With a lock thief might think there is something worth stealing and cause damage breaking in.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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P.O.-style butcher-drilling extra holes in your 40 series glove box door can stop now .....

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NOS OEM Locking Knob Key Cylinder Lock w/ 2 Keys & Factory TOYOTA Code Tag FJ62 HJ61 HJ60 FJ60 BJ60 / ALSO Fits : ANY Late Modle w/ The Round Glove Box Twist-Type BJ40 BJ42 BJ44 FJ40 FJ45 Lock-Play-Un-Lock = SAFE - VintageTEqParts.com

- NOS OEM Glove Box Locking Knob Key Cylinder Lock - w/ 2 Keys & Factory TOYOTA Code Tag -...

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[Land Shark]

@ToyotaMatt Its possible to have this glove box lock keyed to match your ignition/door/fuel door?

 

[ToyotaMatt]

@ToyotaMatt Its possible to have this glove box lock keyed to match your ignition/door/fuel door?

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Over the last year or so…

I have successfully created the needed step by steps and sourced the Japan Spec. Lock and Key Service Parts Needed and now routinely Re-KEY / Re-Code any OEM Toyota Locking Gas / Fuel / Diesel Cap that uses a 2 sided / Double sided factory key profile ……1973-1997 All Vehicle Platforms globally including Land Cruisers ….


However ….

I have went at the Locking Type Round Twisting style OEM Glove Box door lock above in my Classified ad here un-successfully ….

Do to the way it’s Press-Seamed together at the Factory in Japan … I will say for now this is Not Possible , and I can say for a solid degree of certainty, that I do Not think there is a method or technique to do this correctly ….

I had / have several pre-owned same exact glove box locks , and I tried 2 different approaches….

no-go unfortunately….

The Good newz is each NOS OEM locking glove box lock I have , includes the Factory Key Code either stamped on each OEM Key Shaft , or on a included OEM Toyota little Chrome Tag shown in the photos above

In some cases both the keys are stamped and the keys include a little chrome key code tag , but NOT all the time ….fyi
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[Land Shark]

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Over the last year or so…

I have successfully created the needed step by steps and sourced the Japan Spec. Lock and Key Service Parts Needed and now routinely Re-KEY / Re-Code any OEM Toyota Locking Gas / Fuel / Diesel Cap that uses a 2 sided / Double sided factory key profile ……1973-1997 All Vehicle Platforms globally including Land Cruisers ….


However ….

I have went at the Locking Type Round Twisting style OEM Glove Box door lock above in my Classified ad here un-successfully ….

Do to the way it’s Press-Seamed together at the Factory in Japan … I will say for now this is Not Possible , and I can say for a solid degree of certainty, that I do Not think there is a method or technique to do this correctly ….

I had / have several pre-owned same exact glove box locks , and I tried 2 different approaches….

no-go unfortunately….

The Good newz is each NOS OEM locking glove box lock I have , includes the Factory Key Code either stamped on each OEM Key Shaft , or on a included OEM Toyota little Chrome Tag shown in the photos above

In some cases both the keys are stamped and the keys include a little chrome key code tag , but NOT all the time ….fyi
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Appreciate the response and bummer. That would have been pretty sweet if so