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popotla

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popotla said:
Included on this thread is a very interesting post about fitting a Chubb five-lever mortice lock to a Landrover door

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/rear-door-enhanced-sucurity-29745.html?highlight=locks

I would like to hear from anyone who’s done this or has any advice / information about it.

Which lock, exactly? There are a number of Chubb locks which meet this description.

My vehicle is a Defender Td5 110 CSW (2005).
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I fitted a chub 5 lever lock to my previous 110. It is very easy to do. The only problem I encountered is that the key wasn't long enough. To get around this I ground about 6-8mm off of the 'handle' of the key. It then fitted perfectly. On my current 110 I did exactly the same but I have used a 5 lever household lock which has a longer key.

It is easiest to do if you shut yourself in the back of the vehicle while you screw down the lock and locking plate. Then drill the pilot holes for the key, through the fitted lock. Remove the lock. Drill the proper size holes and refit the lock.
 
i had simmerla locks fitted on my 85 mk 1 rs turbo years ago....
i pretty sure that you can still get them.
ive seen loads of transits fitted with them, might be worth giving ford a ring to see if you can retro fit them to yours.
 
Hi ratty, mickobrien:

Can a Chubb 5-lever lock, household or otherwise, be fitted to the side doors of a Defender 110 CSW? Fitting a good lock on the back door only doesn't make much sense if the other four doors are vulnerable.
 
Pretty pointless really when you consider any scally with a big screwdriver can prise the top of the door open locked or not, or indeed simply break a window and help himself.
 
Hi hughesy,

Mmm, I imagine the vehicle door bent double after the screwdriver has been inserted(????). So why don't I just leave the windows down, and put a sign up saying "please help yourselves"? The fact that the Bank of England can be broken into doesn't stop the bank taking measures to prevent that. My measures include grilles on all windows (yes, that includes -detachable, obviously - driver and front passenger door, and windscreen). Yes, sure you'll have a way in which that too can be overcome, but then it's back to the Bank of England.
 
popotla said:
Hi ratty, mickobrien:

Can a Chubb 5-lever lock, household or otherwise, be fitted to the side doors of a Defender 110 CSW? Fitting a good lock on the back door only doesn't make much sense if the other four doors are vulnerable.
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Slam locks would be the best devices for the side doors. They are commonly used on transit and other work vans that need extra protection. The only problem with them is as the name suggests, If you shut (slam) the door it locks it. If you go for this option get an extra key cut and keep it in your wallet then when (rather than if):D you accidently leave your key in the ignition and shut the door you have a backup. There are several different types of slam lock. The exterior dead bolt type ones are big and unsightly. Do a search for slam locks online to see whats about. The link is for a less bulky but equally secure type wich should suit your needs.
Matlocks Van Security Locks Specialists - Van Security, Deadlocks, Slam Locks, Armoured Replacment Van Locks & Armaplates Supplied & FItted
 
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