Looking For New Lock Cylinder For 2008 A.R.E Contractor Shell

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Hello, I have an approximate 2008 ARE contractor shell on my 2008 ford f250 what product can I use to replace the cylinders on the shell?

asked by: David

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Hello David, thanks for reaching out. I will need more information on your camper shell in order to know what locks will work. Can you provide the model number from your shell? That will help a lot to narrow things down.

For example, if your ARE shell uses the BOLT brand locks, the Replacement Lock Cylinder # BLT79FR can be used as long as your Ford key looks like one of the ones pictured below.

Get me that model number and I am happy to look into it and see what we can do.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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BLT79FR Compatible Ford Keys Example
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David B.

2/4/2025

The tag on the top has a serial number of N2990952, below that is D199-29, below that is 2015FD1515035CD9

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Jesse M.

2/5/2025

@DavidB Gotcha. Does yours use the BOLT locks (that use the same key as the truck) or do they use a separate key? We have the replacement for the BOLT cylinders. But if your shell uses its own key (most of the older models do), that is not something we have a replacement for.

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David B.

2/7/2025

@JesseM looks like the locks use a ford key, my vehicle is a base model 2008 f250 superduty. Lock on the shell looks very similar to your product. This comment section apparently doesn’t allow pictures to be posted, I sent a couple of pictures to your email

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Answer 1

The Leer 100R camper shell does not have lock cylinders that are directly compatible with anything we currently offer. The Bolt Lock #BL7023482 you referenced are for tool boxes and the product dimensions are 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches.

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

No, Thomas it does not have any weight limitations. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers item #e38FV attaches directly to the lip of your vehicle's hitch. Doing so allows it to limit the movement of the ball mount or…

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Answer 4

Hey Mark, yes you can use the etrailer anti rattle device part #e38FV when towing a travel trailer. It will hold the ball mount that is being used tight to the hitch to eliminate any movement. What travel trailer do you have?

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Answer 5

Hey there Lisa, hope you're having a great day. So you actually brought up a really good question. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV uses a gate that comes down and makes contact with the shank of the bike…

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Answer 6

Good afternoon Nathan, that's a great question! You can use the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV with a 3" to 2" reducer adapter like Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter…

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Answer 7

Hey Fred, that's a great question but you can leave the etrailer anti-rattle hitch collar part #e38FV on your hitch and you won't have to worry about it falling off without a ball mount installed.

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Answer 8

Good afternoon Stephany, I'm sorry you had that less-than-stellar experience with the pin style anti-rattle device. Normally that setup works pretty well, but in some extreme towing situations, I definitely think the clamp style is better at…

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Answer 9

Hey Eric, thanks for the picture! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar item #e38FV is not going to fit but I have one that will. It is the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II item #BX88224. You're receiver doesn't have the necessary gap…

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Answer 10

Hey Roger, Andersen doesn't have a replacement dust cover listed for the Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock #AM3492, but I tested out the replacements that we do offer and found that the Replacement Dust Cover for etrailer Hitch Locks #e98923 will…

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Answer 11

The Curt Rebellion XD part #C57UR measures 10 inches from the bottom of the shank that inserts into the hitch opening to the bottom of the ball mount. So you would lose 10 inches of ground clearance measured from bottom of your hitch.

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Answer 12

Hey Han, yes you can use the etrailer Anti Rattle Device part #e38FV with a weight distribution shank. It will work just fine and get rid of any movement and noise in the hitch. Is your setup noisy?

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