Dodge Jeep Ram Replacement Lock Cylinder for Toolbox Retrofit Kit

I seldom do reviews but this one is important. I purchased a used ARE top and had issues getting keys to lock it us. This is specifically for a Nissan Frontier but I suspect it is the same for other makes and models. I originally went to Easykeys.com and ordered a set of keys based on the numbers on my existing locks. The first and second set would not work and I got frustrated and started to research. My top has the metal T-locks and I found you cannot duplicate these keys. Only the plastic T-handle style locks can be duplicated. You have to change the locks instead. I ordered two Bolt locks for my side windoors and it worked like a charm. Install the locks turn the ignition key clockwise as far as it will turn and your done. You will need a small pick to remove the small 5mm e-rings holding the original locks. They will go flying and if your like me I could not find it and had to go to Harbor Freight to get some replacements. I hope this post saves someone some of the headaches I had.

Easy to install and works great. Saved a lot of money.

I purchased this in hopes that it would work, considering someone else reviewed them saying “they work for ALL Leer truck toppers”.. well, they don’t.I have the twist lock style and it would not have worked for me. Save yourself the trouble and order a new twist lock mechanism from your local Leer dealer if you have the same idea I had. Hope this helps save somebody the headache I had to go through.

For anyone that doesn’t UNDERSTAND how these locks work. Do your research first instead not knowing and putting your short comings back the supplier. These locks are great! I’ve never had to do this sort of thing before. I will say once you turn the key etc. It’s tricky and you think you’ve made a mistake. Indeed you have not. All is good. I’ve read so many bad reviews on these locks but figured it’s cheaper that $500 which I was prepared to pay. Follow the instructions and most importantly make sure that you choose the correct lock for not only the application but the key you plan to use to unlock them. They’re all different depending on your vehicle make and model. Great value. Thank you!

Despite the vehicle finder saying that my truck key would not fit, it did indeed fit a 2019 F150 side cut key. This was a replacement for a leer top key that was previously fitted for a late model Chevy. Worked great, simple programming, no fuss. Was a bit of a challenge to figure out how to replace the old lock cylinder as it had a cam on it. The rusty c-shaped bracket (under center bolt-like center of lock cylinder) just needs to be tapped off with a flathead screwdriver and the cam comes right off. Picture of the old one inside of the cam provided for reference. I will be buying two more for the side locks!!!

Does not come with locking nut.had to modify the cap off the old locks to work right,and file down the lip on the inside.also does not include caps and clips.

$120 part from the snug top dealer, or you can buy this in the key that matches your truck. If it arrives without a seal, return it. It sets to your key when you turn it the first time.

These Bolt cylinders are for Bolt products and possibly other things like truck toppers, truck toolboxes (if you buy the Bolt handle lock assembly) or to replace the Bolt cylinders in something you kept when you sold your old truck so you can now match the key of your new truck.I had several Bolt products with my previous F250, so let some of those go when I sold the truck since you can not re-key these locks. Once they are keyed to the first lock, that's it! They can't be rekeyed again.But if you have let's say a truck toolbox and you want to keep it, you simply swap out the lock cylinders to a compatible cylinders for your next truck and key the cylinders to the new key truck and you're back in business. Which is what I have done.For reviews showing how they don't match their current Door, ignition, etc locks. Those are from folks who didn't read about what this product is and what it can do and is for. Disregard those reviews. This is a great product, I've used this product line on Jeeps, Ford F-250 truck, my boat trailer, trailer, and now Ram 2500 - using several of their product line! And have not had a single failure of any of their product solutions. When I've shown friends and neighbors that I only carry one key (not one in FOB - I had regular key made without chip for ease of use) they look at me like they just saw a miracle!