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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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I recently had this done on my rail guards on the bed and tool box. I have a slight problem it got so hot in the oven that the tool box wont lock what should I do as far as securing the box? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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we'd have to see it to give a good opinion but if its the standard type bed box go to a hardware store an get a locking hinge with the eye bolt and use your own pad lock. they sell stainless steel hinges and maybe a lock thats got the rubber gaurds all around it so its not bangin, good luck
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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ya without seein it i would say a hinge with pad lock is the best i can come up with too.
 
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They likely got some powder down in the lock pins (or more likely wafers) when they shot it, and the mechanism is now stuck.

Replacement cylinders, with a stronger, higher degree of security, can be purchased to replace them. Got a locksmith in your town? He'd be a good place to start.

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