Hood Locks. - Easy Install

[KevinM60]

I had a set of those for a while but didn’t like the latch being flimsy. It also made it hard to open with one person due to the latch always springing back to the hood side catch whenever I tried to open the hood. I found a set of these on Amazon and they are excellent. Heavy, durable and they stay away from the hood side catch when opening the hood.

https://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge-11210-32-2007-2022-Gladiator/dp/B09TTYQ2GN/ref=sr_1_2?crid=BOU0JMA9MOAH&keywords=Rugged+ridge+jeep+hood+locks+11210.32&qid=1706291637&sprefix=rugged+ridge+jeep+hood+locks+11210.32,aps,144&sr=8-2&th=1

And those have tube locks which I prefer.
I was looking at those to figure out the strength of the locking mechanism compared to the OP item but couldn't get a good look.

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[KevinM60]

No one said they did - however, as discussed ad nauseam in other threads, it's one way they've accessed things in at least some cases.
It's also a great deterrent for those looking to steal batteries - that's actually a thing. You can get 5 bucks by taking in a battery to almost any parts store, not to mention for your own use, selling them otherwise, whatever.

There's been cases talked about here over the last 2 or 3 years where a hood was opened in the process of a theft......... unless we were there, we'll never know why.

Park in some areas - your vehicle will be there, but tires, battery and other stuff will be gone.

We also need to keep an eye on one forum member who may be walking around with a turkey baster and empty bottle gathering up EHPS fluid from these.

Like they say "Locks keep your friends out".
All somebody needs to get past these is a crowbar and they will pop open in a flash.
As was discussed in other threads, they do need to get under the hood to disable the horn as one of the theft methods.

 

[Heater]

The Rugged Ridge catches have steel cams that are much stronger than the wire type. This is from an earlier post:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...review-rugged-ridge-locking-hood-catch.59667/

And those have tube locks which I prefer.
I was looking at those to figure out the strength of the locking mechanism compared to the OP item but couldn't get a good look.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Like they say "Locks keep your friends out".
All somebody needs to get past these is a crowbar and they will pop open in a flash.
As was discussed in other threads, they do need to get under the hood to disable the horn as one of the theft methods.

Where I worked, 24/7/365 towing, we did impounds, towed away wrecks, stored a few until insurance had things hauled away and so on. There were times we had no keys for the impounds - there wasn't anything we couldn't get into (of course that was the 80s and some things have changed, but still.......... when you don't stand a chance of being seen, or don't care because it's not going to matter, yeah, basic tools will get you what you want if you want it bad enough.
But again, like discussed to death all over these forums - multiple layers work best. Some things will keep battery thieves away, or the casual thief, or opportunist or whatever, hardcore require different measures. So what if the hood locks won't stop a full vehicle theft (nothing will if they are equipped to haul it away, unopened) they will stop one layer.
It's going to depend on the circumstances - where is it, what time is it, are there others around, any chance of being seen, how well equipped are they........
Even the cops say - simple stuff matters. Lock 'er up.


Here are nine commonly stolen car parts or items and tips to prevent theft so you don't become a victim.

1. Tires and Wheels. If you've bought new tires and/or wheels recently, you know they can get expensive. ...
2. Tailgates. ...
3. Batteries. ...
4. Catalytic Converters. ...
5. Airbags. ...

Add to that list, in some locations, STEERING WHEELS.


It's a thing, really. Battery thefts - with the prices of batteries for these being 3 to 5 times what batteries cost just a few years ago.........

Police warn people to be wary of car-battery thieves across ...

ABC7 Los Angeles
https://abc7.com › car-battery-thefts-los-angeles-count...
Sep 24, 2018 — Authorities are urging people to be wary of thieves who are stealing car batteries all across Southern California.


Nov 5, 2021 — Car batteries have about 21 pounds of lead, so people can make about $7 per battery when they are sold to scrap yards. There are some ...

10 batteries, 70 bucks just as scrap.

I don't know how much meth or coke that will buy (I know the price of both Pepsi and Coke has skyrocketed here) but 70 bucks is 70 bucks to some.

 

[KevinM60]

Where I worked, 24/7/365 towing, we did impounds, towed away wrecks, stored a

Where I worked, 24/7/365 towing, we did impounds, towed away wrecks, stored a few until insurance had things hauled away and so on. There were times we had no keys for the impounds - there wasn't anything we couldn't get into (of course that was the 80s and some things have changed, but still.......... when you don't stand a chance of being seen, or don't care because it's not going to matter, yeah, basic tools will get you what you want if you want it bad enough.
But again, like discussed to death all over these forums - multiple layers work best. Some things will keep battery thieves away, or the casual thief, or opportunist or whatever, hardcore require different measures. So what if the hood locks won't stop a full vehicle theft (nothing will if they are equipped to haul it away, unopened) they will stop one layer.
It's going to depend on the circumstances - where is it, what time is it, are there others around, any chance of being seen, how well equipped are they........
Even the cops say - simple stuff matters. Lock 'er up.


Here are nine commonly stolen car parts or items and tips to prevent theft so you don't become a victim.

1. Tires and Wheels. If you've bought new tires and/or wheels recently, you know they can get expensive. ...
2. Tailgates. ...
3. Batteries. ...
4. Catalytic Converters. ...
5. Airbags. ...

Add to that list, in some locations, STEERING WHEELS.


It's a thing, really. Battery thefts - with the prices of batteries for these being 3 to 5 times what batteries cost just a few years ago.........

Police warn people to be wary of car-battery thieves across ...

ABC7 Los Angeles
https://abc7.com › car-battery-thefts-los-angeles-count...
Sep 24, 2018 — Authorities are urging people to be wary of thieves who are stealing car batteries all across Southern California.


Nov 5, 2021 — Car batteries have about 21 pounds of lead, so people can make about $7 per battery when they are sold to scrap yards. There are some ...

10 batteries, 70 bucks just as scrap.

I don't know how much meth or coke that will buy (I know the price of both Pepsi and Coke has skyrocketed here) but 70 bucks is 70 bucks to some.

I agree on the deterrent factor. It will keep the opportunists from going further than looking, which says a lot for the application. I may just add some myself but it's a matter of deciding which ones. I would rather pay more for the tube locks and stronger mechanism myself.
For a sketcher $5 will get you through the afternoon and that's all that matters for the moment.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I agree on the deterrent factor. It will keep the opportunists from going further than looking, which says a lot for the application. I may just add some myself but it's a matter of deciding which ones. I would rather pay more for the tube locks and stronger mechanism myself.
For a sketcher $5 will get you through the afternoon and that's all that matters for the moment.

LOL - (and a big LOL at that) so basically a battery a day. They'll worry about tomorrow later tonight. Good one.

 

[kevman65]

....... they do need to get under the hood to disable the horn as one of the theft methods.

The horns can easily be disabled without ever opening the hood.

 

[KevinM60]

The horns can easily be disabled without ever opening the hood.

By cloning the fob?

 

[kevman65]

By cloning the fob?

Go look through your grill at your horns.

 

[KevinM60]

Go look through your grill at your horns.

Cut the cables?

 

[kevman65]

Cut the cables?

Or yank them with long needle nose pliers.

 

[KevinM60]

Or yank them with long needle nose pliers.

Too easy

 

[kevman65]

Too easy

That's why it's done, easy.

Reverse the horns and tuck the wires out of sight.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Or yank them with long needle nose pliers.

Wire hook. I keep stiff wires around, old hangers and so on - great for pulling wires through things.

That's why it's done, easy.

Reverse the horns and tuck the wires out of sight.

For sure. hide the wires, make it difficult.
I can't figure why they use horns as part of the alarm and then say "cut here to disable alarm" to thieves.

 

[SargeDiesel]

Nice but I went with the Bolt one, it uses the manufacturer key so I don't have to track and carry other keys. And when I give my key to the dealer, I also give them the key to the hood. Costs more I am sure, but worth it to me.

Im guessing you don't have a front trail cam? Hood locks are limited for those of us that do.

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