Looking for hood lock

[Sanchese]

Hi guys I am looking for a hood lock.
However I have a trail cam camera.
What are my options?

Thanks

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[TheNewGuy]

Locking latches?

 

[Blues Fan 30]

Locking latches?

Unfortunately I think this is the only real solution at the moment for 24s with the trail cam.

 

[Mike_Hawk]

I went with these and like the fit and finish of them.

Amazon.com: Rugged Ridge | Gen 2 Aluminum Locking Hood Catches | 11210.32 | Fits 2007-2024 Jeep Wrangler Jk/JL; 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator JT : Everything Else

 

[Casper_]

Lasfit will lock your hood and work with the trail camera.

 

[jeep1]

Lastfit has one that will work but its pricey....

https://www.lasfit.com/products/las...k-for-18-22-jeep-wrangler-jl-and-gladiator-jt

It will work on a 2024 but requires some extra effort to find a good place to mount the control unit due to changes in the dash.

 

[AndySpill]

Hi guys I am looking for a hood lock.
However I have a trail cam camera.
What are my options?

Thanks

Nobody knows everything. I would have answered this question less extensively if not for Anthony's post @ACAPECE https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/bolt-hood-lock-hate-the-look.124421/post-2597742 (thanks.) (Check out this entire thread.)

From what I can see from installation videos the integration of its manual hood opening pull cord might require its own dedicated hole drilled thru the firewall for manual transmission owners who lack the plastic grommet in the firewall under the steering wheel that does nothing on automatic transmission Jls.

Then there's Bolt products. They'll match your JL key and get positioned on the front grill, which can be tricky for those running front trail cameras. https://www.boltlock.com/locks/jeep-hood-lock

Then there's aftermarket locking latches, complete with their own (another) key.

I actually have a Chinese knockoff that I bought on ebay years ago that's worked out fine, and is basically the product from Bolt before Bolt could release their product: rumor has while Stellantis was delaying Bolt on this trying to establish their presence in this space:

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/h...MIk7vdnuKFhAMVGFlHAR1axwhQEAQYASABEgKjePD_BwE

Edit: /i see others have before me referenced the LasFit product....

 

[Blues Fan 30]

Lastfit has one that will work but its pricey....

https://www.lasfit.com/products/las...k-for-18-22-jeep-wrangler-jl-and-gladiator-jt

It will work on a 2024 but requires some extra effort to find a good place to mount the control unit due to changes in the dash.

Oooo I kinda like that though. My wife asked if we could slow down on jeep parts for a bit so I guess I'll just have to install slowly...

 

[ACAPECE]

Oooo I kinda like that though. My wife asked if we could slow down on jeep parts for a bit so I guess I'll just have to install slowly...

 

[2nd 392]

Oooo I kinda like that though. My wife asked if we could slow down on jeep parts for a bit so I guess I'll just have to install slowly...

Just proper wording needed- getting the tires rotated, 33’s rotated off, 35’s rotated on, getting the differentials serviced, 3.73’s serviced out, 4.56’s serviced in, insulting the exhaust, stock insulated off, AWE insulated on ( does have extra insulation) , is your hood functioning like you want it too ? ? Trying to think of one for the new ordered wheels now ?

 

[Ratbert]

Trying to think of one for the new ordered wheels now ?

Getting the scratches on the wheels fixed?

 

[2nd 392]

Getting the scratches on the wheels fixed?

Not bad— except I am keeping them in case I ever want beadlock capable and she will know it, this is a tough one. I could tell the truth that I am eliminating 40 lbs of rotational mass and unsprung weight but I’m not sure she will get it,
besides …. telling the whole truth could become a bad habit. ?

 

[Joe Nichols]

Locking latches?

That's what I did and they work great.

 

[emarrero]

I'm in the same boat. Went with the Rugged Ridge latches and enabled the hood alarm in the Tazer Mini JL

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