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Hood Lock ... Yes? No?

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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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I'd go with the Tuffy. I know a couple people who have had the Mopar unit lock up and can't unlock it. Also have seen a couple reports on the forums with the same issue.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:36 PM
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If you need a lock, the Tuffy for about $40 can be installed in a 1/2 hour... unless you have a mesh grill insert then it will take a little longer.

Tuffy 292-01 - Tuffy Security Products Hood Lock for 07-15 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

Security is never an issue until something gets stolen. Then it's too late.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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For me its important!! Compressor, lighting, battery and even my air horn is accessible through the hood. Its important to secure your gear and a hood lock is a cheap mod, specially compared to all the $$$ we've spent on other upgrades.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:50 PM
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I have the Mopar. No more hood flap
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
I'd go with the Tuffy. I know a couple people who have had the Mopar unit lock up and can't unlock it. Also have seen a couple reports on the forums with the same issue.
That just tells you that it's very secure!


But mine operates like butter.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:58 PM
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Just stay away from Rugged Ridge. WHAT A P.O.S.!!!!!
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 06:42 PM
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Thank you everyone for your thoughts! I'll be ordering one tonight. $40 for a Tuffy, 1/2 hour install ... I can work with that!
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jk1975
I have the Mopar. No more hood flap
+1 for this...
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Don't want to steal the thread, but is it possible to unlock and lock your Mopar locks without cutting mesh guards? If you have mesh guards anyways.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KVJK08
Don't want to steal the thread, but is it possible to unlock and lock your Mopar locks without cutting mesh guards? If you have mesh guards anyways.
You'll have to cut at least the middle mesh guard. Take a dremel to it.....super easy.
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