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 with long shackle
Black spray paint
Instructions:
Remove the 3 screws from the “V” shaped bracket inside the grill and remove the bracket.
Cut the 1/2” metal bar to fit inside the top of the bracket. Sand the paint from the bar and bracket and weld together.
Drill a hole in the latch for the lock.
Paint everything black and install.
Lock goes through hole in latch, and around metal bar to secure the hood down.
Supplies needed:
Welder
Angle grinder
Sand paper
Crescent wrench
1/2” metal bar (Home Depot)
Lock with long shackle
Black spray paint
Instructions:
Remove the 3 screws from the “V” shaped bracket inside the grill and remove the bracket.
Cut the 1/2” metal bar to fit inside the top of the bracket. Sand the paint from the bar and bracket and weld together.
Drill a hole in the latch for the lock.
Paint everything black and install.
Lock goes through hole in latch, and around metal bar to secure the hood down.