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Those locks are cheap enough to replace, typically about $5 each with keys in the surplus stores around here, so cutting the hasp and buying another lock is financially viable. I really prefer to get them open and re pin them to an existing key though, I like to re-use whenever possible.
American 5200 locks ARE pickable but it isn't easy, the ones I have done were by accident I am sure. Lots of security pins. Mr Lock (or any other locksmith for that matter) can only make a key from the code, which is the size number of the pins in their order as found inside the tumbler, there...
Well I guess you can't believe everything in the internet (SHOCKING :)) That actually makes me feel a bit better about using them to secure my trucks, I was disappointed that they were so easy to defeat
Slipping works on a 5200 according to the video. 5200 w/chain sell for $12 in new condition in the surplus stores in Killeen, I don't recall if they have any keyed alike.
Look on YouTube for "5200 lock" and you will find a video on "slipping", it's away to use a shim to get into the lock via the hasp, once in they can be re-keyed. As for the cut locks with keys, you can take the tumbler out and install it in other locks so they can all be keyed the same. When the...
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