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Possible alternate locking wheel storage?

Bruce

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I opted out of the factory storage locker, because I wanted something a little more secure. While looking for alternatives, I came across this product for the Sprinter, which shares the 6 x 130 bolt pattern. Expensive for sure, but looks beefy and from what I understand not much more than ordering the factory kit after the fact.
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Other than having to drill out the center to fit, the hub post, and sealing that somehow, does anyone have thoughts before I try it out? Not a huge fan of the exposed hardware and a determined thief will still get into it, but tempted to give it a go.
 

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Looks OK.
IMO a wheel cover would deter most "opportunists"
As you say a determined thief (it wouldn't take much effort) will still be able to "explore" the bin.
Personally I'd never keep anything valuable in there.
 

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That locking mechanism looks the same those you might find on changing room lockers or similar. It would deter the opportunist, but not somebody who had a screwdriver.
 

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Good points. Most of these locks can be switched out so there's a chance I could find something better. Looking at the photos I'm not sure it would even help to change the lock. The lid is so big it's a huge lever that you could pop it open easily regardless of the lock. I think for the price of this I'd rather have the chance to go hands on with it before buying.
 

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Good points. Most of these locks can be switched out so there's a chance I could find something better. Looking at the photos I'm not sure it would even help to change the lock. The lid is so big it's a huge lever that you could pop it open easily regardless of the lock. I think for the price of this I'd rather have the chance to go hands on with it before buying.
You have thought something like this would have been a better solution.

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