81 rear slider lock

cree · 10-27-2009, 07:09 PM

I just bought a 1981 and it has been broken into through the rear slider, what is the best way to lock up the rear slider? The latch that was on it is currently broken off and it does not close at all at the moment.

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4x4YOTA · 10-27-2009, 07:22 PM

I had the same problem and bent some bailing wire to latch it til I got a new latch

cree · 10-27-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA

I had the same problem and bent some bailing wire to latch it til I got a new latch

Does it just bolt right up? I haven't taken the old lock off yet but it looks like I just take off 2 screws correct?

LiquidSky · 10-27-2009, 08:32 PM

Maybe you could buy 2 of these and bolt them to the sides of your sliding windows and then put a padlock on em on the inside. Just make sure you can't undo the bolts from the outside.

4x4YOTA · 10-27-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cree

Does it just bolt right up? I haven't taken the old lock off yet but it looks like I just take off 2 screws correct?

as long as its from a 79-83 they should all be the same

85excab · 10-27-2009, 09:50 PM

i might have a good latch, $15 shipped, i'll get a pic tomorrow

toyoda82 · 10-27-2009, 09:58 PM

i would like a latch also.

85excab · 10-27-2009, 10:51 PM

i looked and i only have 1 good latch, if cree doesnt want it, its all yours toyoda82

83 · 10-28-2009, 06:31 AM

Those things always break and a new one won't keep someone from breaking in. It would be nice if there was something better to use...but yeah, it's annoying to have that thing keep creeping open. I had to buy one for my truck also. Used is the way to go. I think they're around $50 from the dealership. Somebody needs to make an all metal one...

cree · 10-28-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 85excab

i might have a good latch, $15 shipped, i'll get a pic tomorrow

Sent you a message not sure if you got it.

10-27-2009, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 811	I had the same problem and bent some bailing wire to latch it til I got a new latch __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

10-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
85excab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grand Junction, Co Posts: 458	i might have a good latch, $15 shipped, i'll get a pic tomorrow __________________ i drive by brail. Rock Solid Motorsports http://www.rocksolidmotorsports.net/ http://www.lunatic4x4.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

10-27-2009, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
85excab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grand Junction, Co Posts: 458	i looked and i only have 1 good latch, if cree doesnt want it, its all yours toyoda82 __________________ i drive by brail. Rock Solid Motorsports http://www.rocksolidmotorsports.net/ http://www.lunatic4x4.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

10-28-2009, 06:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Those things always break and a new one won't keep someone from breaking in. It would be nice if there was something better to use...but yeah, it's annoying to have that thing keep creeping open. I had to buy one for my truck also. Used is the way to go. I think they're around $50 from the dealership. Somebody needs to make an all metal one... __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

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10-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
LiquidSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 68	Maybe you could buy 2 of these and bolt them to the sides of your sliding windows and then put a padlock on em on the inside. Just make sure you can't undo the bolts from the outside.

10-27-2009, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyoda82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 5	i would like a latch also.