new snap on top box, mismatched keys

[berusch]

A few weeks ago I took proud delivery of a new snap on top box that matches my roll around. Both the top and bottom each have 1 lock. Not that it's the biggest deal in the world, but the locks do not take the same keys. Is it possible to re-key 1 or both of the locks to match? Or is it best and easiest to order a K2LA 2 lock, 2 key package when the snap on man returns on Friday?

Or should I shut my pie hole and deal with having 2 different keys?

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Two different keys are not always a bad thing. I have also seen multiple key setups, where someone leaves the keys to other boxes, in one drawer, and only carries that key (not as secure).


That said, look at the locks. There should be a number on the front of it. Match that number and match the keys (should have to order only one lock, or get a locksmith to rekey).

 

[Moose-LandTran]

My boxes use different keys, i like it like that but don't like that there's nothing to differenciate between the two, i also only have one key for each box. Need to order a couple spares..

 

[Merkava_4]

At about 2:18 on this video, it looks like you can pop the lock out yourself.

 

[billymade]

I would assume your Snap-On dealer could order you a new matched key tumbler for your box; or contact Snap-On customer service from their website. Maybe possible for a local lock smith to match the keys as well!

 

[Merkava_4]

I would assume your Snap-On dealer could order you a new matched key tumbler for your box...

Yeah by the looks of that video, it looks like the tumbler pops right out by pushing on it with the key. I'd try that on my box but I'm afraid to.

 

[DarrenF]

both my locks pop out easily. I am going to order a matching tumbler so i can have 1 key

 

[toolfreak]

It's easy to pop out the tumbler, when you go to lock it, push in and keep turning it. I found out by accident one day and thought I broke it.

 

[Merkava_4]

It's easy to pop out the tumbler, when you go to lock it, push in and keep turning it. I found out by accident one day and thought I broke it.

That be your answer right there berusch.

 

[clueless]

both of my new boxes had the same keys for both locks.great thing.1 key 2 locks!!

the snapon dealer changed mine out in about 5 minuts.the instruction manual with the box tells you how to do it.didnt cost me anything to have it keyed alike!!

 

[Jbullfrog]

Snap-On lock sets are only $19 a piece, and you can order a tumbler by key number from your dealer. Or he may swap you a matched set for your cores and keys.