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Pros

Works perfect as a 1st level deterrent against would-be opportunistic thieves. Works well and easy to assemble.

Arrived on time as promised. Would buy from seller again. Like others i feel these are pricey, but my peace of mind is why i purchased. Also very affordable for the whole set.

The sks lock cores go great with the yakima, front loader wheel-on upright bike mount for rooftop rack. Adding these locks was the easiest part of installing my kayak carrier. On my hitch mount bike rack there was one for the locking cable and one for...  Read More



Cons

Thief used a crowbar to dent and scratch my car. I check and there it is, mismatched key and lock cores!

Locks are obscenely overpriced. They are a generic brand made by who knows.

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Quality


Easy to install, needed to use wd-40 to make them smoother but had them for months and they are still smooth and great quality.


Great locks, easy to use and works great.


They work well - lock and unlock easily.


Locks seem a little cheap but overall happy

Price


Best price i could find and easy peasy.


Works great for the mopar crossbars as well easy install 2 keys and got it for a great price on sale.


This $40 off regular price and still $26 off sale price if you can find a sale.


The price is way over value based on the simplicity and materiel used for locks

Shipping


I received my locks very quickly and the description was perfect.


The package shipped via usps and did not arrive as promised.


It was out to delivery on the promised day (via package tracking), but was diverted and returned to seller.


Locks arrived prior to delivery date and took about 3 minutes to install.

Packaging/appearance


Original in the box yakima sks lock cores.

Competitiveness


You can also register product with yakima and they will keep a record of locks/keys.


If you buy the genuine yakima cores with keys, this allows you to register them with yakima.

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    easy, great, fit, set and perfect.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 2,216 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 22 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    One of my cylinders was in the locked position so i had to pick it other then that easy to install


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    On my hitch mount bike rack there was one for the locking cable and one for the hitch pin


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Showed up next day after i ordered it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    These are somewhat expensive locks for their size


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    But it has always been a mild slap in the noggin to buy the racks and then have to turn around and buy locks too


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I will not hazard the reasons i guess everyone has their own opinion about it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I will just say that i would be happy to purchase the racks with locks already in the package


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Just installed them this morning and took all of 15 minutes

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