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Old 12-30-2014 | 10:32 AM
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Does anyone know if there are any ultra light keys that can be cut for a jeep? I've googled but I can't really tell the difference in the key blanks and stuff... Thanks in advance!!!
Old 12-30-2014 | 12:13 PM
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The regular keys aren't very heavy....
Old 12-30-2014 | 12:15 PM
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My 87 is pretty dang lite. Old GM metal key.
Old 12-30-2014 | 01:21 PM
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May I ask why?
Old 12-30-2014 | 01:54 PM
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Keys to heavy now, what's next to lighten the load
Old 12-30-2014 | 04:27 PM
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Keys to heavy now, what's next to lighten the load
Sell it.
Old 12-30-2014 | 05:40 PM
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I just thought if I'm getting a new key might as well get one to match the rest of my keys...
Old 12-31-2014 | 02:07 AM
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I guess I never thought those lightweight keys were desirable. I figured they were just cheap.
Old 12-31-2014 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Firestorm500
I guess I never thought those lightweight keys were desirable. I figured they were just cheap.




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They do bend and break much more easily than a standard key, that I do know for a fact over the years.
Old 12-31-2014 | 10:34 AM
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Worst thread of 2014? haha what could possibly be wrong with the normal key? Wear a belt if there to heavy for your pockets...
Old 12-31-2014 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
They do bend and break much more easily than a standard key, that I do know for a fact over the years.
Wait till he has to try to dig out a broken-off "lightweight" key from a door lock or ignition cylinder.

His pocket book will definitely be more lightweight after he has to call out a locksmith.

Locksmiths call lightweight keys "job security".
Old 12-31-2014 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Firestorm500
Wait till he has to try to dig out a broken-off "lightweight" key from a door lock or ignition cylinder.

His pocket book will definitely be more lightweight after he has to call out a locksmith.

Locksmiths call lightweight keys "job security".
ROTF,LMAO!......good one.
Old 12-31-2014 | 12:39 PM
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At least this is a fresh topic. Would you guys rather be discussing "what's the biggest tire...?" or "what's a good radiator?" for the 16 millionth time?
Old 12-31-2014 | 01:07 PM
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That's true. I had never heard of lightweight keys. I learned something.



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