Roller Drawer Latches

[coxy321]

Hi all,

I know this has been asked before (albeit a while back), but there was never any real answer to the issue.

I'm on the hunt for some latches for my roller drawer setup. I have been to 7-8 hardware stores (big and small), several locksmiths, trolled through the 4x4 websites and also the internet in general.

No luck.

I have emailed Outback 4WD Interior Accessories (Outback Roller Drawers) to see if they'll sell me a latch assembly (grab handle/slam latch) - so i'll have to wait on that.

I've found five or six other options, however the only really practical/good looking item i can find are items like Outback or Black Widow units.

What has everyone else used on their drawers?

[WRXZook]

Anything here?

http://www.ovesco.com.au/index.php?catn ... %20Latches

or here?
http://www.uesint.com/product/locks.php

[+dj_hansen+]

We bought the Blackwidow ones from direct from ARB in dandenong when building a friends. As already suggested though, get in touch with ovesco, or even concept latch in tullamarine?

[coxy321]

I just got an email back from 4WD Interior Accessories.

Hi Coxy, slam latch handles are sold as a retro change over kit. This comprises of 2 handles and locking channel that house the 2 latch keepers. Price $145.00 includes GST and freight.

I'm not sure how to take the "retro change over" part, but i'm assuming it means "two full kits for $145", which is bloody cheap compared to some of the other items i've found (ranging from $80 to $180 per lock).

[anzac]

what they mean by 'retro fit' is it's a kit to let people with older style drawers fit the newer latches.

It's also a great way for guys making their own to get flash looking handles for a reasonable price because they buy so many that they get a good buy price.

[Guy]

I just got an email back from 4WD Interior Accessories.

Hi Coxy, slam latch handles are sold as a retro change over kit. This comprises of 2 handles and locking channel that house the 2 latch keepers. Price $145.00 includes GST and freight.

I'm not sure how to take the "retro change over" part, but i'm assuming it means "two full kits for $145", which is bloody cheap compared to some of the other items i've found (ranging from $80 to $180 per lock).

Thats cheap as for good handles ..I might get a set for the drawers I am making .. they add a bit of a professional touch to some DIY

[coxy321]

what they mean by 'retro fit' is it's a kit to let people with older style drawers fit the newer latches.

It's also a great way for guys making their own to get flash looking handles for a reasonable price because they buy so many that they get a good buy price.

I'll send Eric an email back to clarify.

Thats cheap as for good handles ..I might get a set for the drawers I am making .. they add a bit of a professional touch to some DIY

Shit yeah! Mine are "manufactured", however the bolt style lock that was on it looked cheap, and clearly wasn't handling the job too well.

I'll post up when i get a reply!

[coxy321]

Just had another email back:

Hi Coxy, Retro change over is a replacement for the old pull pin type lock that were in use up until 2005. People could upgrade their older roller drawers with this kit. Locking rail that houses latch keeper come in either following lengths; 900mm, 950mm, 1000mm, 1060mm, 1100mm, 1200mm.

[pozman]

i got mine from carac in dandenong, just under 100 for two of them, exactly the same as the black widow ones

edit: a truck supplies place should have(be able to get) them as well