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.

 

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?

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

i would like a latch also.

 

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

 

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...

 

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