Has anyone changed out the latches?

Finally found time to get this done and I’m stoked. No clue why GFC doesn’t use these in the first place, except for cost.




Only thing that sucks is having a separate key for the side panels now. The bigger latches weren’t an insignificant cost and took a couple hours to install, so I don’t anticipate changing out the side panel latches any time soon. I did the whole project with a Dremel tool and file, but I’m sure someone could do it faster with a router if you popped the door off.

If anyone is interested, here’s my order from Southco. Total cost was $167 with shipping.

Compression Latch, Sealed Lever Latch, Key Locking, Locking with dust shutter, 1-11mm Panel, 29-45mm Grip, Zinc Alloy, Powder Coat, Black. x2

SKU: C5-31-35

Grab Handle, Large, Rear Mount, ABS Plastic, Black, Bulk Packaged

SKU: B8-66-3

Rubber Bumper, Black x2

SKU: C5-25-301-82

Flange Gasket, Black x2

SKU: C5-82

Latch Cover x2

SKU: C5-0-34682

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