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Diamondback security modification (idea)

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by willtill, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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    willtill

    willtill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It is possible for the exterior keyed lock handles for the interior cross locking bars to be pried open with a pry bar; where the locking pin is recessed, and then the handle rotated so the cover can be unlocked. That's not good when you're carrying sensitive equipment underneath.

    Today I was looking at the bottom of the locking bar mechanism and noticed you can easily take a length of a wire tie and wrap it in such a manner, that the cam won't move to unlock the lock bars. Wire tie is easy to install/uninstall, and it temporarily prevents the outside luck handle from moving.

    This will work on front and back latch mechanisms

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    Last edited: Sep 18, 2023

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