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This heavy-duty padlock codes to your vehicle's ignition key. Made of automotive-grade materials and nearly impossible to pick or bump, this corrosion-resistant lock helps keep your trailer and equipment safe and secure.
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Note: BOLT locks permanently code to only 1 vehicle. They cannot be re-coded or re-keyed.
Are you tired of carrying a bulky ring of keys - for your hitch lock and coupler lock, your pickup cover or trailer door, and all the various padlocks securing your equipment? Tired of fumbling for the right key or having to replace a lost key?
BOLT (Breakthrough One-key Lock Technology) has solved that problem by designing a line of locks that can operate with a key you already have handy - your vehicle ignition key.
When you insert your own key into the cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down until they are matched exactly to that key. The first time the key is rotated, the cylinder is uniquely coded to that key. When the key is removed, the cylinder moves into the locked position. When the key is turned again, it will rotate to the unlocked position.
BOLT is particularly useful in commercial applications. Imagine being able to send a crew without having to sign out multiple keys for a work truck, trailer, hitch pins, and equipment locks. With BOLT, the vehicle key becomes a master key. It opens all those locks and you no longer have the hassle of getting to a work site only to find that you've brought the wrong keys.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at the BOLT Covered Padlock with the two inch shackle for the Jeep Center Cut Keys. Now, this is a custom fit part, it is designed to fit the Jeep and Ram ProMaster vehicles that uses the center cut key design. Now, this is a heavy duty padlock which can serve multiple uses, you can secure equipment to a rack or a truck bed to prevent any theft, you could lock a bike to a bike rack, or even a bike rack to a car, and you can protect your camping gear when you're away from your camp. Basically, this lock will use your vehicle's ignition key, so you always have the right key with you, there's no extra keys that you have to carry. Basically, what you'll do is remove the sticker, insert your ignition key into the bolt cylinder, turn the key once, and then the lock is permanently coded to your key.
Now, one note I do wanna mention, the BOLT locks will permanently code to only one vehicle, they cannot be recoded or rekeyed. It does use a 6-plate tumbler sidebar to prevent any picking or bumping, and it is an automotive quality lock, which is durable and weatherproof, uses a cast iron cylinder to give you superior corrosion resistance, uses a stainless steel lock shutter to keep out dirt and moisture from the lock cylinder, and it gives you a nice, durable, easy grip hard rubber casing, which will protect the lock, and it has a nice attached hard rubber dust cover to protect your locks face. It is a chrome-plated hardened 5/16 of inch diameter steel shackle, and a crush resistant body shell to prevent theft, and the shackle does attach to the lock body with double ball-bearing locking mechanism, so it will lock automatically when the key is removed. A few specs on this, we mentioned it is a two inch shackle link, and that's gonna to be the measurement from the inside right here. So if we put a ruler on it, you'll get a two inch shackle length, and the width is gonna be right at one inch.
But that should do it for the review on this BOLT Covered Padlock with the two inch shackle for your Jeep Center Cut Key..
Ratings & Reviews
Great product. I liked it so well that I bought the 5/8” x 2-1/2” hitch pin lock. Now I know when my travel trailer is hooked to my truck that I always have the keys to unlock it in my pocket and not left at home!!!
This is an excellent heavy duty padlock. It works with the ignition key of my vehicle, eliminating the need for another key. However, you have to use a key--a fob will not operate it.
I have multiples of these for locking various cables and hitches to my vehicle. It is the best thing since sliced bread. It keeps my key bring down to just a couple of keys instead of 7 or 8 different lock keys for various locks. You can also pick them up in a shackle style lock as well.
The lock rusted more than I thought it should for the price I paid.
Love this padlock. Keyed it for my Toyota Tundra. I also have several of the BOLT hitch pins lock and a BOLT reciever lock. Very convenient to use your ignition key for these. Better yet, have a cheap, non-chipped copy of your ignition key and keep it on a different keychain and use it for your locks, to open your vehicle doors and tailgate, etc. even while your ignition key is in the ignition. When you have a non-chipped key copy, be sure to NOT try the non-chipped key in your ignition as it will not start the vehicle and will disable it if you try it a few times. But non-chipped key copies are a enconomical (a few dollars to have some made) and besides using the for these locks, your tailgate and doors, you can also hide a copy on your vehicle to unlock your doors if you lock your chipped keys in the passenger compartment.
These are nice locks. 2 Years in and the lock mechanisms still operate smoothly. Use these for hitch lock, toy hauler ramp door locks, receiver pin lock, and cable lock for my surge protector. It's very nice having all the locks keyed the same. And since it's keyed to my towing vehicle key I never have to worry about forgetting the keys. I always have the right key when pulling with my truck!
using this on my trailer ball hitch. Shaft is not to big and the length of the shaft is good. Easy to set up with my truck key.
It's a great, quality lock. Spends most of its time on the back of my trailer keeping my ramps where I left them. Opens easily with my truck key.
Saves me keys and key finding and frust ration
Easy peasy. I’ve got a 2022 3500 HD Silverado with the key that pulls out of the remote. Stuck it in the locks, turned clockwise and done! I checked out these locks on Amazon and each part number said it wouldn’t fit my truck. I knew if I bought them from e-trailer and had a problem, I would get the customer service that I needed. The price difference was negligible ( Amazon was $2 more) and shipping was free over $100. No contest! Oh, I had emails through the whole process telling me where everything was at, and an email that said it was delivered! Can we say great customer service!
I have used the Bolt lock system for about 3 years. I ordered the first ones directly from the manufacturer. I have the padlocks and a j bolt for securing our TT hitch. I needed more padlocks and found they were now available through distributors. I chose to use etrailer because they have an excellent reputation for a large inventory and especially service. I really like the Bolt system because I can key them to my truck key and the quality of the products.
I love BOLT locks, the only locks I use for trailering. I have the padlocks for trailer doors; then I also use hitch and coupler pin locks from BOLT.
I truly value using my truck key for locks rather than having 3+ sets of keys for individual sets of locks!
Marking this a 4 (vs. 5) star because the padlocks can be a bit finicky when trying to close them; this is nothing Earth-shattering, but there is always room for improvement.
Great product eliminates having unnecessary keys on ur key ring
All three items I ordered - are exactly what I expected (padlock, hitch receiver lock, and coil cable lock). I had these same products for a truck I recently sold, and immediately ordered them when I purchased my newer truck! The ease and simplicity of your ignition key to work on these locks is brilliant! What a concept!
These locks are durable - reliable - and I’d even say a “necessity” for whatever type truck you own. I have never had any kind of problem or issue with the BOLT locks - high quality workmanship!
Never worry about your trailer ball mount being stolen, and you will see the cable and padlock have “endless” uses for securing items on or off your truck! You won’t be disappointed with your purchase…..
What a great product! The lowest price and the fast shipping was a bonus….
I have both the bolt lock padlock and the bolt lock hood lock on my Jeep. They both work great and have had trouble free use. I highly recommend them.
This was the 2nd lock I bought. They are fit different years of Wranglers. Both work excellently. This one seemed to be a bit harder for me to get right. I know too poor the key in and turn clockwise. However my key stopped well short of a quarter turn. Then it just kept turned like it was free wheeling. Eventually about 20 secs later I got it correct, it was all me, now it works perfectly as it should. I use these to lock a storage shed, I hate having to carry extra keys with me. I sold the other wrangler and needed a new lock. Couldn't wait fir it to arrive.
Great product, love having all locks on the same key. ETrailer delivered right on time.
I have seven locks I use in my Jeep, trailer hitch and Turtleback trailer. One in my Jeep I use to secure a lock box for a Glock; two-four secure my max-coupler articulating hitch; and five-seven are on my overland trailer (Turtleback Getaway).
Obviously all are keyed to my Rubicon fob.
Convenient, heavy duty locks.
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John
2/6/2025
Still awesome a year later. Wouldnt use any other lock. Its out in the weather all the time, that hasnt affected how well it works at all. Just reinforces the quality of the build.