What did you guys/gals use to cut the doors to fit the latches, the only thing I have is a jig saw and 4"&5" grinders.

 

Any cutting I do like that I use a very thin metal cutting blade on my 5" grinder. If I need to cut in a tight space I will use a blade that is about half work down.

 

Dremel anyone ?

 

I used a dremel with cut off wheels to get close. Then used the sanding drum to make it smooth and easy to work on and not get cut. Worked well but ate cutting discs.

Grinder seemed a little to powerful for where your cutting. I know you could but I was like rather be safe since tight area and easier to cut than replace.

 

Thanks I need to find a dremel that will work mine doesn't have enough torque to cut the doors.

 

I used the corded harbor freight dremel tool (like 15 bucks) with dremel cut off discs. Lowes/Home Depot sell a nice dremel brand kit with the cutting discs and sanding drums for like $10

It worked great, I took my time and made sure to mark the pattern with a sharpie and check twice before making any cuts. Then just used the sanding drums to finish the round corners and filed the edges a little to just to make sure it was nice and smooth so I would not cut myself while installing the plate.

 

how is the install process? i am looking into other then factory latches for my 51 and havnt decided yet. factory handles work with these latches?

 

I have the one from harbor freight it just don't seem like it would be strong enough to cut the metal, I'll get some cutting discs and try it.
Thanks

 

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices jaye this is the one I have and used to do my doors and went fine.

 

Trique Manufacturing follow the altman easy latch links and you can view the instructions online. This way you can see what you are up against before buying. With patience and general knowledge you will make it through the install fine.

These kits work with your exterior and interior handles as well as your exterior door locks.

 

thanks! i want my factory handles in and out but arent positice on locks being factory or not.

 

Our lock system is easily connected to a power lock solenoid if that is the way you would like to go.