With a proper rivet gun (1/2 inch IIRC) it takes about 15 minutes tops and can work with OEM key (for the lock I installed). Among the simplest projects possible. What were your costs for this?
I rotated the key several times to set the lock to work with the key.
The gas cap lock had more steps, but it made for an easy Saturday morning project. A little more at stake if built incorrectly and unable to remove key. Bet a Dremel and cutting wheel could have freed up key if assembled wrong.
Not me. Back injury can’t do to much bending and stretching. Love the lock.With a proper rivet gun (1/2 inch IIRC) it takes about 15 minutes tops and can work with OEM key (for the lock I installed). Among the simplest projects possible. What were your costs for this?
I rotated the key several times to set the lock to work with the key.
The gas cap lock had more steps, but it made for an easy Saturday morning project. A little more at stake if built incorrectly and unable to remove key. Bet a Dremel and cutting wheel could have freed up key if assembled wrong.
I was moving my girlfriends’ car a month back and happened to notice the latches on the hood on my JL were open. Mind you it was 930pm and it had been parked there for 3 days. Plus I always make sure to closed up the latches. Once I opened the hood I saw that the battery terminals were loose enough to wiggle. Some asshat was trying to steal the battery. I ordered the hood lock that night and it’s been parked inside my buddy’s backyard til I get the package shipment in.Is under hood theft of items an issue?
I empathize with the back injury. For most, it's not hard. Certainly easier to back out of /revert to stock than the Mopar gas cap lock (that was a puzzle but not impossible). My back has issues but nothing bad about hood lock labor.Not me. Back injury can’t do to much bending and stretching. Love the lock.
Just want a deterrent or obstacle for casual thieves. An Easter Egg for the ethically challenged new owner. Like the Trunk Monkey.Is under hood theft of items an issue?
I empathize with the back injury. For most, it's not hard. Certainly easier to back out of /revert to stock than the Mopar gas cap lock (that was a puzzle but not impossible). My back has issues but nothing bad about hood lock labor.
I think it’s nerve and soft tissue damage usually getting up and down or maybe getting old. Going to order the genesis dual battery system next after I make up my mind on what batteries. Definitely going to let my dealer install that system. Unless I use Percocet, works wonders.I empathize with the back injury. For most, it's not hard. Certainly easier to back out of /revert to stock than the Mopar gas cap lock (that was a puzzle but not impossible). My back has issues but nothing bad about hood lock labor.