Thread: 47-55.1 door locks
View Single Post
Old 03-16-2019, 09:04 AM   #9
65blackfleetside
Registered User
 
65blackfleetside's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 215
Re: door locks

"I used the autoloc kit I got, with lock solenoid."

-I didn't have any luck with the autotoc actuators they just were not strong enough. Sometimes the bolt would throw sometimes they were not strong enough to through the bolt.

From my experience I would go with a more powerful actuator- without the option of a manual key unlock I don't want to run the risk of the doors locking me out.
(Side note: in an absolute emergency as in I have dead battery, I can pull the rubber chord on one rear corner window and the glass pops right out. Reach my arm in and unlock door. shh. dont tell the would be thieves)

Here is a picture of the autoloc bolt install. I am still using OEM door lock mechanisms too - I just pinned the lock part with a small stainless bolt and lock nut so lock is non operational.
Attached Images
 
__________________
current ride 1951 AD Chevy 5 window 2004 LS Gen 3 [/B]
1965 fleetside Sold
65blackfleetside is offline   Reply With Quote