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 Thule One-lock System is amazing!!, April 29, 2008
By Puddle Pirate
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I bought the 6-pack of lock cylinders so that my roof rack (4 cylinders), bike hitch (one cylinder) and roof top box (one cylinder) could all use the same key. My boyfriend and I are both engineers and we like to make things as simple as possible. Thule makes this easy!
Almost every product Thule sells is compatible with their one-key/one-lock system. If it isn't, it usually says so in the product description (example: the cable bike lock by Thule). Each cylinder fit perfectly in the product we needed it for- no extra tools or stress!
Brilliant!! Though we might need the 8 pack soon instead.
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great locks, July 12, 2008
By Chad Musser (Alabama)
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i bought the locks for my Thule 450R CrossRoad Railing Roof Rack Foot Pack. They worked great!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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 Nice to have but not completely theft proof, August 26, 2011
By Dan
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I installed these in the Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack. Installation of the locks is really easy, and while installation of these might prevent a passer-by from trying to get the Thule Foot Pack and bars off your car, they won't prevent a thief who is really out to steal your stuff from getting to it. First, to even get the Thule feet to release from your car a thief will need to have the special wrench that is used to tighten down the feet. These locks just prevent the plastic door on the outside of the foot pack from being opened. If a thief has come to steal your stuff with a Thule wrench, there is a good chance he has also brought something to cut the plastic door on the foot pack, which is not made of very thick plastic. Hence, these locks are not going to prevent your Thule gear from being stolen by a sophisticated thief. So, while they may be nice to have I do not think they are necessary, and they definitely are not cheap for four little locks.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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 don't use with Insta-Gator truck rack, June 28, 2011
By archeopteryx
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Bought this for Thule Insta-Gator truck bed rack.
Two reasons this was a bad idea: 1) it didn't work. Not even a little. It's supposed to engage the sliding hook arm release lever, but the internal plastic bits don't quite mesh.
2) The Insta-Gator itself works well as far as it goes,and I like it, but even if the lock worked, it offers zero security. To start, it only engages the front wheel. And while the metal parts are quite rugged, it relies on easily-defeatible plasticware too hold it to the truck and to hold the hook arm in place. Lock-wise, you'd be better off with a cable lock tied to the truck.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Dont bother buying for the 480 foot pack., July 29, 2010
By Gr8ful ken
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All they lock on the 480 Footpack is a flimsy cover that can easily be broken off. Not storing the tightening levers in the footpacks themselves is a better way to keep vandals/thieves away.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Works Just Fine with my Thule TK10 Kit, February 24, 2008
By K. Rose
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No problems at all. You just must check what they fit before you order them.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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 works well, October 21, 2010
By poorfather (Orange County, CA)
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works fine, but I gave it 2 stars because These locks are way over priced for what they are.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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 Work as intended, January 16, 2011
By LoveAdks
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Easy to install, working in extreme winter conditions for a few weeks now. Concerned about long-term rusting, but right now doing the job.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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I wish I ordered the 6 pack!!!, June 5, 2010
By Jason
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Easy installation! My only regret is I wish I ordered the 6 pack lockset so I could have both the footpack and the cargo box all keyed alike.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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work great and stand up well to wear, November 13, 2009
By Just a guy (Westchester, NY)
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I have six of these on my rack system and they have stood up well to many seasons of year-round wear. Don't lose the blank "change" key that comes with them or you will have difficulty removing the cylinder if you change equipment. (You can always push in the last tumbler with a screwdriver to remove if you already have access to the inside of the lock.)
These allow you to easily lock your stuff to your rack and your rack to your car.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overpackers Rejoice!, July 11, 2009
By coke_slurpee (The Derby City)
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Have owned a Thule roof rack for years and always attached it to our Jeep's existing roof rack. However, we sold the jeep last summer and were disappointed to learn that our new car's roof rack did not come with the cross bars. We purchased the Thule cross bars, foot pack, and locks and loaded up our car for the Jersey shore. Worked like a charm. Installation was easy; the biggest issue was moving the feet in tandom to get everything even (the existing bars were curved to contour the car). In a nutshell: my husband didn't work too long at the installation and any complaining was minimal (if any) so, for us, that is a success story! Upon our return from vacation, I wondered if the locks were really necessary given how weighted down the Thule was with luggage; however, better safe than sorry and it was nice not having to worry about one more thing that could go wrong! Worth the money.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Locks to protect your base system, April 11, 2009
By vik (carlsbad, ca)
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What else to say - Thule doesn't provides it as part of the system. They sell them as add-ons for obvious reasons to make money.
If you are putting money into their expensive base system; you will obviously fear of getting it stolen and will be motivated or fearful enough to buy the locks.
So, I bought the locks and had to use little pressure and mechanical sleight of hand to fit them.
I bet, after a tiring, struggling and brainy (if you are not mechanically inclined) installation of the whole system, no-one would ever be willing to take off their rack systems; Only time I see them taking them off is when I need to dispose them off.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Thule lock cylinders, February 23, 2008
By D Jordan (Conover, NC)
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Cylinders work well on the hitch mounted Thule rack. It would be better if they just included these in the price. They do give some security especially for short trips when you don't have the time to secure with cables.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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plain simple, February 24, 2009
By RN Times
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It is what it says, installs the way it says and does what it is designed to do.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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bike parts, January 30, 2011
By Michelle Richardson (Nashville, TN)
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We bought this along with the other parts for my husband's work car. Great shipping speed and great price compared to local shops.
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Thule bike rack locks, October 15, 2010
By phasr (Sonoran Desert, CA)
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If you have a Thule bike rack, and care about your bikes, you need these locks.
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just fine, February 5, 2010
By Nicholas Williams
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worked perfectly on my thule criterium roof rack. took 5 minutes to install two of them, one that locks the bike rack down to the roof rack and one that locks the arm that holds the bike in place. They seem quite easy to pick, but at least they give me some piece of mind when i have to leave my car unattended.
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Useful, but secure? just barely, September 9, 2008
By jellybiscuit (Raleigh, NC United States)
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The lock cores insert easily in any Thule rack and can be moved between devices if you have multiple. They are "better than nothing" and are a key deterrent for any rack.
That said, they do not strike me as being that secure. I feel like a resourceful thief would defeat them very quickly - whether it be by simply ripping the core out, or maintaining complete set of keys.
I would still purchase them again, but certainly wouldn't go so far as leave my bikes on the rack in say, a hotel parking lot overnight.
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Easy to use and secure, January 4, 2012
By Panda
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These work perfectly with the crossroad system, 8 pack allows you to change the rack locks too. Its just nice to have a one key system.
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Best price for Thule locks -- PERIOD!, December 18, 2011
By John K. (CA)
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Ordered via Amazon -- arrived 3-4 days earlier than estimated. Genuine Thule product for 50% less than the usual online retailers. 8 lock cylinders for $50?? Others will easily charge $90+. Check them out!
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Lock Cylinders, November 29, 2011
By runnerofmarathon
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I bought the 2 pack so I could lock the bikes to rack. The items came exactly as they were described and the delivery was quick. I would recommend to my friends
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Great in Ford Edge 2009, September 29, 2011
By L.A. Beta (Florida)
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I bought this one for my Ford Edge 2009. This works absolutely great. It is really safe, easy to install and uninstall.
Package I bought: Thule RB53 Rapid Aero Aluminum Roof Rack Load Bars (53-Inch, Set of 2), Thule 1530 Fit Kit for 480 Traverse and 480R Traverse Foot Pack, Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack (Set of 4), Thule 544 Lock Cylinders for Car Racks (4-Pack). Everything fits properly. I am really happy, this gives me a lot of help so that I can have plenty of options to adjust to this system. Actually I am using the: Thule 630 Ranger 90 Rooftop Cargo Bag (Rack Mounted) that is absolutely great.
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Thule locks, February 7, 2012
By Jinny
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Thule 596 replacement locks work like a charm! Easy to install, nice and secure. Keys fit locks with no snags.
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Does just what its supposed to, January 21, 2012
By Jason Renfroe
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Ordered a 2pk and it does just what its supposed to do. Locks the rack onto the roof. Put one on the front cross bar and one on the rear. Its not going anywhere, not easily anyways.
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Another great part of a great rack system, January 9, 2012
By FreshmanGREEN
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These locks work exactly as described and are part of an AWESOME looking Thule rack system. Protects my system from being stolen. No complaints.
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rack lock review, October 14, 2011
By Angela
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The locks for the Thule car rack work really well. They were easy to install and provide some peace of mind.
Angela
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They Lock, September 17, 2011
By J. Pant (Grand Rapids, MI United States)
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They lock, I use a key to open them and they lock. Exceptional concept for keeping your Thule just barely secure.
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Easy to Install, August 22, 2011
By Andy (Ohio)
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These lock cylinders are incredibly easy to install, and appear to hold pretty securely. They add peace of mind without creating a headache.
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works as expected, July 1, 2011
By Al Charleston (South Carolina)
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the thule locks came in a nifty tin box similar to a box of breath mints. it had two keys, 8 cores and one core key. i only needed two lock cores, but figured the other six would come in handy in the future for other accessories. also, the price difference for an 8-pack was not too much more than a 2 or 4 pack when i purchased mine.
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Thule Lock Cylinders, June 28, 2011
By KayakSurfer (Kailua, HI)
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Purchased for Thule rack for father's 2011 Tacoma. Would probably pay the same amount locally, but got free shipping from amazon. So far, the locking cylinders have held up to the salty air in HI and haven't rusted.
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Quality product, August 18, 2009
By dew02of5 (Denver, CO)
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These locks easly fit into your Thule rack. Installation takes seconds. You have to love Thule quality.
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They Work, November 26, 2008
By W. Mitchell (Virginia)
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These lock cylinders are easy to install and are an easy way to key all your Thule accessories the same. As with all of my reviews of Thule products, my biggest complaint is their excessive price.
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Easy to Install and Use, January 4, 2008
By L. Lusher (Ogden, UT USA)
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These locks were so easy to install and seem to work great. I like the fact that I can remove them and use them in any Thule locking rack.
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It works!, December 7, 2009
By Boat Tiger (Westbrook, CT, USA)
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When everything came, I read the instructions, called my sister, went to her home. We took all the parts out of the boxes, read the instructions, followed them and I have a Hullivator on my car. We tried her kayak, which is the same as mine, and it worked.
I have taken the top off until I'm going to put the boat on.
It is a great "shoulder saver".
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Should not have bought, February 13, 2011
By Kimmi
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Bought these because I also bought the Thule Sidekick storage for my van. No where in the description did it tell you that the locks came with it and it had on the bottom of the page that the people that bought the Thule also bought the Locks so I got them and didn't need them because they came with the Sidekick. Didn't go to the trouble of returning them.
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