Tuffy Jeep TJ 1997-2002 Security Drawer (Flip Seat)

Installation was wrong the tools are not the right size listed, I guessed on the Allen wrench but the sokcet I needed for the small nut was a 7MM. although thwe 1/2 size spocket for the seats was correct. They say when installing the drawer to be easy with it. I actually had to slowly force the drawer in when I reinstalled the drawer, after that it slid in and out decently well. This looks like a great product so far.

Overal good peoduct. The s&p fits well when mag is removed

The title for this product is "Tuffy 250-01 Conceal Carry Security Drawer, Vhcles Forward Fits Tj 97-02 Where The Driver's Side Seat Does Not Flip All The Way Up. These Vehicles" Based on the manufacturer's website and the part number, this is for the 97-02 TJ where the seats flip up. I confirm it works with seats that flip up.The instructions are incorrect. In the tools listed it says a 5/64" allen wrench. It should be a 6/32". The instructions say you need a 5/16" wrench. It is actually 7mm.The instructions say to install it with the drawer removed. I did that, and the drawer was very stiff to move in and out. I removed it, and reinstalled with the drawer in it. That freed up the motion of the drawer considerably. I think something flexes when you tighten it down. Having the drawer in it, reduces how much it flexes when you tighten the seat bolts back up.The bolt-block plate is questionable in it's effectiveness. It doesn't cover the seat bolt enough to fully prevent removal. It will make it considerably more of a challenge, but I think it could be easily bent a little and be bypassed.The key is huge. It is almost as big as my Jeep key. Not sure why they had to have such a large key. Suggestions for the manufacturer would be to go with a smaller key, or at least make it a cylinder that could be rekeyed to the owners Jeep key.Overall, I think the drawer is pretty good. Will it deter a determined thief, probably not if he has some time to break into it. Will it prevent a casual opportunist, definitely.

The lever under the seat on the TJ flip seat hits the top of the lock box so you have to bend it out of the way. It does scrape the side a little but no big deal. Once installed it works as it should and is sturdy. If you're looking to secure semi- valuables this will do it. I did not install the included bolt blocker. Just seem a bit difficult and the juice is not worth the squeeze. Excellent for top down security. And yes it works on either side.

I picked this up because I drive a '97 Wrangler with no top, doors or windows and I needed somewhere I could secure a 9mm pistol when going in somewhere I can't carry. I have a Springfield XDM9 and this is just a little too narrow (by literally a fraction of an inch) to hold the pistol fully assembled. If I take the slide off the pistol and remove the magazine it fits, but it's a bit inconvenient. Still it's very secure, well built and gives me some lockable storage in the Jeep.