Factor 55® 00001 - 3/8-16" Winch Lock Assembly

Universal 3/8-16" Winch Lock Assembly by Factor 55®. The winch lock bolt is a custom 3/8-16 precision security bolt made from 1045 carbon alloy steel heat treated to Grade 5 yield strength. The key patterned head bolt is proprietary and the matching key is not available at your local retail hardware store. The winch lock bolt cannot be removed with ordinary screw drivers, pliers, or commonly sold security bits. Simply substitute one of your winch mounting bolts with the “Winch Lock” bolt and your winch is protected – simple!

Features

• Made from heat treated 1045 carbon steel, zinc chromate corrosion protection
• Proprietary security key pattern
• Hidden spring lock washer pocket ensures gapless installation
• 60 degree head taper to prevent removal with pliers
• Simple fail proof design : no clumsy traditional key mechanisms to corrode/fail
• Special coded security key allows for both end, and side access

Located in Boise, Idaho Factor 55® is an engineering design firm specializing in mechanical design and analysis. Their staff has extensive experience in the Aerospace, Defense, and semiconductor industry but they have always been passionate about off roading through out their careers. All of their products are designed in house using the latest 3D CAD software and optimized using Cosmos FEA (Finite Element Analysis). Before they release any products to the public, they also perform a destructive test on each design with the assistance of a test facility equipped with test measurement and data recording equipment. They take great pride in knowing all of their products are derived from sound engineering disciplines.