door lock

my door lock is getting warn my key does not go in smoothly and the key is hard to turn
can i swap it out with tailgate cylinder?

 

Have you tried some wd-40? Use the straw end to spray into the lock cylinder, insert and remove your key a few times and then try to tune the lock. You may just have some dirt or grime in there that needs a bit of convincing…..

Juat make sure you wipe it off the paint quickly if it runs down the door

 

Graphite only in lock cylinders.

 

no..no..no..

Please only use Graphite in door locks.

 

good to know….I have been using wd-40 on my 1990 wrangler. I will try graphite next time

 

WD-40 can leave a residue that can hold dirt. It also can gum up over time.

 

I never realized that. Learn something new everyday! Appreciate that and am going to stop at the hardware store and grab some graphite. I had used it on bike gears / chains previously as well

 

I used to use WD-40 for everything outside of the bedroom until a locksmith buddy found out about it. I think he went home and cried.