I placed my template exactly as I pictured it. Crossed my fingers and drilled with a Hole Saw drill bit. It wasn't perfect but the Grommets make it look factory.
I made a template using khakitj's image.
khakitj's image
(I resized his image in Photoshop to match exact measurements of actual trim piece.)
This is what I came up with and it worked on my LJ
I installed a full size Bestop lockbox under a Fip&Fold/Tumble seat in a Jeep LJ
I followed the instructions of this guy's installation video. Pretty cool
Bestop Lockbox Installation Jeep TJ 2005
Since it is a sloped edge, I don't understand specifically where to measure 2.75", or correctly, 2.25" from the Right side as in the picture. I wish they had measured from the Left side.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Thanks
I just replaced the 5 cluster lamps with LEDs and none came on.
(as one video suggested, I kept track of the original direction of the word STANLEY on the back of the lamp housing)
so, I reversed the housings in the slots of the Cluster and still nothing came on.
(as the one video suggested...
Oh, I have consider all of the aftermarket lock kits I could find. Like the kit pictured, many look cool but after reading reviews it seems most don't measure up to their marketing and cost/value. I was trying to take the K.I.S.S. approach.