Car & Vehicle Safes · Tuffy
Tuffy Security Console Safe 062-01
3.5/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
For early TJs I picked this fully enclosed 16-gauge steel console insert from Tuffy: it replaces the plastic insert, keeps the factory armrest and bolts through the floor with Grade 8 hardware.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best for 1997-2000 Wrangler TJ in Best Jeep Wrangler Console Safe – 5 Picks for JL, JK and TJ: 1997-2000 TJ owners with a soft top who want a locked spot for valuables; it does not fit 2001-2006 TJs and needs two holes drilled.
What we like
- Bolts through the floor, not just to plastic (Tuffy)
- Pry-Guard latch with 1/8 in steel and a 10-tumbler key
- Uses the factory armrest
What to know first
- Two holes to drill; fits 1997-2000 only
- Owners report a raised lock cylinder and a little lid play
Product details
| Brand | Tuffy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tuffy Security Products |
| Model | 062-01 |
| Part number | 062-01 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12 inches x 6 inches x 12.38 inches |
| Item weight | 6 pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship. |
| Fits | 1997-2000 Wrangler TJ with factory console |
| Steel | 16-gauge welded steel |
| Lock | Pry-Guard, 10-tumbler double-bitted key |
| Exterior | 12 in L x 6 in (top) to 4 in (bottom) W x 12 3/8 in H |
| Install | Drill 2 holes, mounts through the floor |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Vehicle Fitment - Compatible with Wrangler TJ (1997–2000). Does NOT fit 2001–2006 models due to console lid design differences. Not compatible with factory subwoofer-equipped consoles.
- Pry-Guard Keyed Lock System - Pry-Guard locking system featuring a 10-tumbler double-bitted keyed lock with built-in weather seals to help resist prying and tampering.
- Retains OEM Console Functionality - Designed to work with the factory console, armrest, and lid while maintaining access to OEM features.
- Heavy-Duty Steel Construction - Welded steel construction with durable textured powder coat finish for long-term strength and corrosion resistance.
- Secure Bolt-In Installation - Inserts into the factory console and mounts through the floor using included Grade 8 hardware. Requires drilling (2) holes for installation.
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 2 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Held up when a thief used a tire iron on it, one owner says
- Bolt holes line up and the install takes about 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Owners report 15+ years of use
Complaints
- The lock cylinder sits higher and the bracket intrudes into the opening
- Lid can lift about 1/4 in when locked
Sources: ExtremeTerrain: owner reviews of the Tuffy 062-01 · Tuffy: owner reviews on the 062-01 product page
