forestgrump Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Has anyone got any experience with these ? http://www.vanarack.com/store/land-rover-defender-deadlock/ I have a set of exterior van locks on my defender but I like the look of these flush fitted things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 £80 sounds like a lot of money for what looks like a pretty normal house door lock to me Many years ago I had a Mercedes van , I fitted similar locks bought from b & q and I have the technical skills of A 12 year old girl so before I spent £250 I'd have a look at similar products off the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 doubt house locks are Thatcham/ tested & Insurance approved though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 doubt house locks are Thatcham/ tested & Insurance approved though. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 They won't be thatcham tested but they are insurance approved for house use, let's face it , it only throws a bolt into the Pillar stopping the door from being opened, a 5 lever house lock is secure enough, they could take the doors off quicker than defeating that! £80 is a ripoff for a £15 lock with a thatcham sticker on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wunntenn Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've fitted simple deadbolt locks which cost a relatively small amount and which do the same thing. They have replaceable barrels so when they wear out you can replace easily. Simple to fit, secure enough to stop the casual burglar and cheaper than £80. Mine are a variation on these but with a different barrel. I've fitted to both front doors and the back door - back needed a specially bodged keeper to accept the bolt, but it was easily formed from a piece of steel shaped with a brick and a hammer. And they com in keyed-alike sets so you only need one key for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wunntenn Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Ps fitting is the reverse of what you'd think. The lock section goes into the cavity above the seatbelt, behind the doorpost, and the bolt 'throw' puts the bolt over towards the door where the 'keeper' is located on the door closing face. The lock is therefore not on the door but on the panel to the left of the door (driver side) and right of the door (passenger side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Still easy to gain entry with those fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wunntenn Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Yes of course, thanks for eloquently stating the obvious. But its damn site better than having nothing. And cheaper than £80 per side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 So all they really do is stop the window frame being bent , defenders are so easy to get into IMO you'd be better off spending the money on a good steering lock or a pedal box lock, a vehicle that has the hinges on the outside held on with 8 screws is never going to be very secure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wunntenn Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 If you want to make this type more secure fit so they can be locked from the inside, then exit the rear door and use something VERY secure on the back. Its not really bout making the vehicle totally impenetrable, but making it as awkward as possible for the lowlifes so they move on to something easier. And adding other layers of security to make it even harder is sensible too. (Amongst other things, I also take my steering wheel off - how many thieves carry a steering wheel?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wunntenn Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Posted Today, 03:17 PM So all they really do is stop the window frame being bent , defenders are so easy to get into IMO you'd be better off spending the money on a good steering lock or a pedal box lock, a vehicle that has the hinges on the outside held on with 8 screws is never going to be very secure Dont know about anyone else's vehicle, but removing the hinge bolts does not allow the door to be easily lifted out. A bent steel portion on the interior side of the door prevents it being removed because it engages around the door pillar hinge side. You HAVE to have the lock side unlocked and only then can it be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Really there's not much you can do to make a Defender secure......Alright you can fit deadlocks. You can replace the windows with Polycarbonate. You can put grills on the windows. Some bright toerag will still find a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 That's why I think spending £240 on 3 or £400 on 5 is a lot of money, if they look through the window and see a 360 degree steering lock or a pedal lock they won't even try to get in unless they're really determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Weld em up and do a Dukes of Hazzard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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