Bolt Hood Lock

[Mike-Mike]

I got a new job that will involve traveling, so I figured it was time to up my security game. I was trying to decide between the Bolt and Mopar hood locks:

There is almost a $100 price difference, which swayed me towards the Bolt. And the Mopar one says:

Needs to be Keyed/Coded by your local Jeep Dealer or Locksmith. Assembly Required.

whereas the Bolt one says:

Simply insert your ignition key and twist to program and the lock tumblers are set.

So i pulled the trigger:

All the comments said I needed a Rivet Gun, which I did not have. I went to both Home Depot and Lowes and neither had a Rivet Gung big enough. I had to run by Harbor Freight:

$19.99 for the gun, hopefully get it installed tomorrow.

 

[Edwrds]

One of my buddies has the same one he seems to like it. He also has no more hood flutter.


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[Battle Born JK]

I have one I like it

 

[JeepJeep75]

One of my buddies has the same one he seems to like it. He also has no more hood flutter.


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Installing this WILL NOT stop hood-flutter. Yes, it acts as a secondary hood-catch/latch system. It does not suck the hood down tight, therefore, it will not stop hood flutter.


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[JeepJeep75]

Just a heads-up to those that have installed this. You can still get your fingers around the hood striker and open your hood, even with the Bolt Hood Lock installed. Sad, yes, but true. My remedy to this problem was to also install a screen mesh behind the factory grill. Like this one:


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[Battle Born JK]

No your right but a lock and daystar hood latches stops hood flutter the lock alone is just for security

 

[Mike-Mike]

Just a heads-up to those that have installed this. You can still get your fingers around the hood striker and open your hood, even with the Bolt Hood Lock installed. Sad, yes, but true. My remedy to this problem was to also install a screen mesh behind the factory grill. Like this one:View attachment 275103


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I remember reading that you could do that, but I'm not sure if I have an updated/newer version or I'm just not willing to destroy my fingers to test it, but I can't see how you could get a normal human hand back there.

Either way, I do plan on getting a mesh grill, it is just the one I want is a bit expensive

 

[Mike-Mike]

So I finally got it installed, it was pretty easy, although I'd never done anything like this before, never used a Rivet Gun or anything.

It will be installed in this spot:

Pretty quick install, first you remove these plugs with a flat head screw driver:

There are six to remove. Then you pull down and out to unlatch these clips in the bottom:

Then you have to unplug this hose:

Those plugs pop right out with a flathead and a little force. You will plug them back in after installing the Hood Lock, so don't tear them up. Hood Lock goes behind the hose:

I didn't get pics of the Rivet Gun in action, but you should be able to see how they go in here:

All 4 rivets installed:

Hose reattached:

Front view:

Top view:

more pics:

 

[MattAlpha]

Nice work! I like the look of it.


'07 JKUR

 

[Edwrds]

Installing this WILL NOT stop hood-flutter. Yes, it acts as a secondary hood-catch/latch system. It does not suck the hood down tight, therefore, it will not stop hood flutter.


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Haven't driven in his jeep only based on what he has told me. He has driven in my jeep and he said his hood doesn't flutter like mine does.


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[Mike-Mike]

Nice work! I like the look of it.


'07 JKUR

Thanks, I feel pretty good about it. Looks good, seems pretty solid. Certainly doesn't stop a thief, but maybe it makes them try a different vehicle

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[Moodyalaskan]

Bolt Lock

I installed the Bolt lock in my rig and it keeps the hood from lifting. It may be that due to mass manufacturing of parts some are tighter than others,

 

[igoslow]

I have one I like it

X2 Quick, easy, functional & only 1 key

 

[dirtdonthurt]

can nuts and bolts be used vs the rivets?

 

[Cheech]

can nuts and bolts be used vs the rivets?

I ran a tap through the holes to thread them so I was able to just bolt it on, it worked pretty well for me, I’m sure it’s possible to use nuts and bolts but it would probably be a pain to get to the back of the bolts to get a nut on them


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[dirtdonthurt]

I ran a tap through the holes to thread them so I was able to just bolt it on, it worked pretty well for me, I’m sure it’s possible to use nuts and bolts but it would probably be a pain to get to the back of the bolts to get a nut on them


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[Mike-Mike]

Why would you want to use buts and bolts instead of rivets?

Not saying it is wrong, just legitimately trying to understand.

Wouldn't that make it less secure?

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[Cheech]

Why would you want to use buts and bolts instead of rivets?

Not saying it is wrong, just legitimately trying to understand.

Wouldn't that make it less secure?

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For me it was just easier(didn’t have a big rivet gun readily available), don’t see how it would make it less secure since the hood has to be open to access the bolts, and if I ever wanted to or had to remove it I just have to unbolt it rather than drilling out rivets.


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