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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Locking bed cover

So I have this very nice a.r.e bed cover for my flareside. I got it with no key and honestly this 1 is a keeper. It has the body lines of the hood. I wouldnt want it to get stolen. It would also

be nice to be able to lock it and have items secured in the bed.

How can I beef up the locking mechanism on it?

Can I order a key with the code on the lock cylinder and have it already cut?








 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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I'd guess that handle assembly is no different then one for a cap. Likely buy them as a replacement at any cap store. Or you can call ARE and see if you can get a key for that code number? Do you have a local locksmith? You could have a key made. Any good locksmith could figure it out quickly.

Most of those locking mechanisms are to keep the honest people honest, only. A firm pull will bent those 1/4" rods that latch the lid.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 02:06 AM
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Any locksmith will have you rolling along very quickly.
 
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