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Review on πŸ”’ Bauer Products T-311 Black Sets Blind Mount Locking T-Handle: Enhanced Security for Your Doors (Pack of 2) by Jerome Turner

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect replacement for worn or broken suitcase handles

I have already bought two sets for my two trucks and I am very satisfied. This is just one of those rare products that will solve your problem with ease and grace, and also economically. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver, that's all. The buttons are different for the left and right side, and the lock plate, which fits snugly into the body, has a front and a back. So take some time to see how the old set works, specifically which way the knob turns to keep the lock plate in place. . It's also helpful to measure how far it sits on the square bar to save time on final adjustments. You want the strike plate to be vertical when the handle is in the vertical position and then horizontal and latched when the handle is in the horizontal position and this will be different as the right side to the right to close and the left side to close turns the left. I'm probably making this more complicated than it really is and you're probably going to screw it up anyway, but the solution is simple. Use a flat head screwdriver to loosen the set screws on the square bar, move the mounting bracket and save as they will need to be reused. Remove the Phillips screws from the inside, remove the gasket and save for reassembly. New screws included. Then remove the old hardware and reverse the process. You may need to climb in to make final adjustments to the locking plates. And the last surprise: the manufacturer supplies two keys that open both locks. Very well thought out, simple and easy to assemble. How often do you find it these days?

Pros
  • All right!
Cons
  • Expensive