Is there a way to lock this with a master lock or something like that so it can't be stolen very easily?
1256438
Yes it can be, there is a latch on it for a master lock so that your spare tire is secure.
1256439
Yes, There is a spot where you can place a lock once you have the tire mounted and tightened onto the carrier. It will fit most common locks that you can pick up at your local Lowes, or Walmart.
1256440
We locked ours with a small padlock through the hole in the post that goes though cent of wheel. It prevents the bar from turning.
1256441
There's a hole and a slot for a lock that's supposed to go around the handle. But I couldn't find a lock that could work so ended buying about 5 links of chain to wrap around the handle and lock it that way. Also I have after market wheels with a center cap the post on the tire carrier works with small hole on jeep stock wheels but not the bigger hole I had to get a plastic block machined at a machine shop for it to sit right. And if you are gonna run35s or bigger this carrier does not prevent tail gate sag
894043
You have to use the key to lock or unlock it. No way to accidently close it or lock it without a key.
629457
call a locksmith, he may be able to help. a good tool you could use is an angle grinder or welder.
1496518
You can put a lock on it. BUT...I wrote a scathing review of this item. Don't buy it unless you want your fingers sliced, your rod tips broken, and pulling outall your hair. I returned this in one day after receiving. Poor quality and functionality.
2267768
I gave this as a Christmas gift last year, and I don't remember if there was a way to put a lock on it or not.
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Irrespective of any security measures a motivated thief will find a way. Anyone who wants to use a crow bar must be desperate as the reward is not worth the trouble. I did get a response from the manufacturer on the question of security and their lock sets. They did say the lock set is the same for all units of this type but the combinations are in the thousands ,however it appears there is a probability that several customers could have the same key and combination. So the keys are not universal but not totally secure.
1124383
You'll probably want to buy hardware to lock it. It comes with a simple slide lock, but no real security features -- best you could do is loop something through the handles that locks, but even the handles can be unscrewed if someone was determined enough.
767207
Hello. You'll need to provide your own lock. Padlock, combination lock, etc.
1878327
I have to agree with beholder242. The lock is as robust as it can be considering the application. I don't believe that the average person could defeat it simply by trying to pick it.
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Cheap Answer - Lockpick and/or Lockpicking Kit Expensive Answer - Locksmith: Clearly that should NOT happen.. sorry
1378245
That would be a question best directed to the manufacturer. It seems to be a simple lock that would be easily replaced or re-keyed, but I've never tried it, so cannot say for sure.
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Mine didn't come with a lock. I wonder if someone had it and put their own lock on it.
2094125
No, there is no lock. I purchased this and it is of high quality - we love it.
1874457
It's very easy. Just remove the safety pin. Lower or raise, and place the safety pin back to lock it
1490275
Yes....you can by a cable with a lock also from amazon. We bought a 6 footer that loops thru predrilled "mounting" holes in the back of the safe, then looped the cable through one of the holes in the metal bed frame. We looped it so that the lock would be inside the safe, and away from someone trying to pick it, so we wouldn't have to carry around an extra key. Yes, someone can dismantle the bed to steal the safe but they would have to walk out with both the safe AND the metal bedframe tied together by the looping cable, which would be more of a hassle than any thief would likely want.
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Not sure what you would do that unless somebody try to snatch it in your presence. Usually this is use while you are momentary away just like leaving a bike. If you don't leave your bike, no point of locking it. I bought three of these and they're pretty secure. Of course with heavy duty cutter can cut anything including a chain. It makes it harder for anyone to steal the one that has a secure lock. Choose the one exactly shown in the picture but compare prices.
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Unfortunately it does not lock. I have it mounted in a somewhat protected area so had not been a problem.