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04-11-2023, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Orange City, Florida
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Altman Easy Latch lock issues
So I bought and installed the Altman Easy Latches for my 72 GMC C20. Love them, they work just like everyone says EXCEPT I'm having a terrible time with the doors locking. I get one side to lock but it is a struggle. The other side will not lock no matter what I do. I've called Altman (Trique) and left messages but nobody has called me back. Has anyone had this issue and if so, can you please tell me what to do to resolve it? Thanks in advance.
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04-11-2023, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Toano, VA
Posts: 893
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Re: Altman Easy Latch lock issues
It sounds like you have something binding. Can you look into the door and see what is going on when you do this? I would lube everything well, and make sure there are no obstructions as well.
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"Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809 |
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04-12-2023, 10:39 AM
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Almost Satisfied
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
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Re: Altman Easy Latch lock issues
Mine are hard to lock and unlock as well. Not as bad as what you are describing though. I feel like there is not enough range of motion somehow...I've checked for binding etc. All looks good...it just doesn't feel like I think it should.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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04-12-2023, 11:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Plainfield IL
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Re: Altman Easy Latch lock issues
I couldnt figure it out either!
my doors dont lock |
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04-12-2023, 03:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Orange City, Florida
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Re: Altman Easy Latch lock issues
I emailed Trique and finally got an email back. Calling was fruitless as it went to some weird voicemail. Anyways, ultimately I ended up buying a replacement pair they are sending and will send the bad ones back for a credit. Not ideal but my truck is about to go to a shop for engine overhaul and I need to be able to have it locked. We will see if the replacements are able to lock the doors. I do feel better that I'm not the only one having these issues as I couldn't find much on the issue. I will report back once I see how this works.
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04-13-2023, 09:57 AM
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Almost Satisfied
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
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Re: Altman Easy Latch lock issues
Looking forward to hearing how the new ones perform.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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