IMFletch

I don't have a lock and don't want one. I someone wants to take that 3.8L out, go for it. That gives me an excuse to drop in a HEMI as a replacement.

JK-ADD77

AMEN!

The title of this post should have been... Do you lock your hood and have a HEMI? And what is your home address?

.45Hardboil

You should at least consider it. I had the computer (vehicle brain) stolen out of my TJ and they're not cheap.

JKNIGHT

i lock my hood....i use a rugged ridge hood lock...its not the best out thier but it works for me...i am not going to get another optima stolen ..

Mariner

I wrote HEMI on mine, popped the hood and walked away. came back and the damn 3.8 was still there!

KhmerWrangler

Seems like a good investment.

rolrhocky9

I have the rugged ridge one. It actually didn't fit properly and I had to slightly bend the piece. Its not going to stop a professional but it can prevent little punks from messing around. I mean if they took the batteryg I would be pissed.(there are amateurs around my neighborhood)

But my hood lock is nothing special...jus something to slow them down.

Also today it was very windy here and I got hit with a strong draft of wind that my hood popped up slighlty..it made me feel a little better I had that lock as a third latch.

SergeK

Nope.....

Waiting

I worry about vandals, not crooks. They might want to smash, rip, or do whatever to the engine and such. It's one thing to have my top slashed and eggs thrown inside (this actually happened to my friends Eclipse). And, it's another for it not to start, be out of commission for who knows how long, and cost who knows how much. Or worse, have it break down while driving.

lakeguy

I put a few zip ties on the latches. Keeps the casual person from walking by and opening the hood but anyone with a pocketknife can open it. Might buy some stainless steel ones.