Locking Hood Latch Recommendations?

[Ickis]

Anyone have a good experience with locking hood latches? Latches that don't rattle and use anti corrosive materials; stainless etc. I live in the city near the beach. It's only a matter of time before someone pops my hood and starts taking shit. Pic for kicks (not my stickers).
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[dbbd1]

I drilled a hole in the latch and use a motorcycle disc brake lock.

 

[dbbd1]

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Thread 'Why not use a padlock for a hood lock?'

Sep 16, 2019

Why not use a circular padlock for a hood lock like this guy did?
It seems a lot easier and more secure than all of the manufacturer options.
I'm at a quandary trying to decide. Thanks,

The Lock Picking Lawyer couldn't even open the Abus 20/70

• americanwrkmule
• Replies: 53
• Forum: TJ General Discussion

 

[Ickis]

Thank @dbbd1, I can do this!

 

[Ickis]

Bonus round, locking fuel caps?

 

[MikeE024]

Bonus round, locking fuel caps?

FWIW, I stopped running a locking gas cap soon after realizing folks have had their tanks drilled. One scenario is annoying while the other is much worse.

 

[TheBoogieman]

No need for hood locks. Anyone young and dumb enough to steal a battery, isn't strong enough to lift one these days.
p.s. I bought a Jeep with locking hood latches. Big PITA.

 

[Ickis]

FWIW, I stopped running a locking gas cap soon after realizing folks have had their tanks drilled. One scenario is annoying while the other is much worse.

Good point.

 

[LONGJP2]

Anyone have a good experience with locking hood latches? Latches that don't rattle and use anti corrosive materials; stainless etc. I live in the city near the beach. It's only a matter of time before someone pops my hood and starts taking shit. Pic for kicks (not my stickers).
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I would use one of these before locking side latches.

 

[James9100]

Bonus round, locking fuel caps?

A lot of the aftermarket/locking caps have a problem sealing properly and you can end up with a CEL.
Better to add on a locking fuel door.
Personally I decided against it as winter is a thing here and didn’t want to be dealing with a frozen up lock.

 

[SuspectLJ]

I would use one of these before locking side latches.

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I have one of these and it's been great.