lock

After researching and testing the limited options for TJ hood locks and not finding a good solution, thought I’d share what I ended up making as it’s pretty solid and relatively cheap to make. Supplies needed: Welder Angle grinder Sand paper Crescent wrench 1/2” metal bar (Home Depot) Lock...

I'm looking for the original metallic link that connects the locking cylinder with the locking/unlocking rod, in the Jeep parts catalog it appears as 5507 6011 "LINK, Key Cylinder To Latch", if the complete cylinder and mechanism are available I would still be interested.

I've experimented with a few different hood locks and latches and can't find one I like. I want one that looks like this, however, I cannot find one that will fit on a '98 Jeep Wrangler. I have had two other locks. This one is the current lock I have. They can be somewhat difficult to get...

Here is a write up on how to disassemble your TJ center console lock; I must say in advance that these are not designed very well. So if you get frustrated and want to throw the lock across the room, you are not alone. And, in case you need an entire new lock assembly (like I did), I bought a...