Compatibiltiy of UWS Connector Rod with DeeZee Tool Box Latch

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Will the uws connectors work with a dee zee latch. Have had to replace the latches and it doesnt come with anything to attach the to latches together.

asked by: Eric D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I went out to our warehouse and tested the UWS Rod-Connector # UWSRODCONNECTOR with the Replacement Locking Latch for DeeZee Tool Boxes - Hook Style # DZTBLATCH1 to confirm they will work together.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The connecting rod between 2 toolbox handles is held to the latch actuating arms usually with a screw or allen head fastener. If it uses rivets instead you will have to drill out the rivets and replace them with a screw and nut when you are ready to…

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Answer 2

My contact at Dee Zee said they do not offer a paddle handle latch lock for their toolboxes that allow removal of the key with the lock unlocked. But we do have non-locking handles such as #UWSNONLOCKING. I measured this item and the part #DZTBLATCH1…

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Answer 3

The Replacement Locking Latch for DeeZee Tool Boxes - Hook Style #DZTBLATCH1 do not come keyed alike. They come keyed at random according to my contact at DeeZee so chances of our stock having 9 keyed alike is not likely. You can however make sure…

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Answer 4

I spoke to my contact at UWS and they informed me that the rod inside of the box that attaches to the latch needs to be adjusted. In order to do this you will need to loosen the set screw (see photo) and slide the rod either to the left or right and…

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Answer 5

Not all UWS tool boxes use the same key actually. We sell replacement keys for the UWS toolboxes and they range pretty widely so you the key you'd get with the part #UWS01061 would most likely not come with the same key you mentioned.

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

Hey Josh, The Pace Edwards Contractor Rig Rack Truck Bed Ladder Rack #311-CR6008 unfortunately won't fit your 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 8' bed, and it doesn't look like Pace Edwards has an alternative option so we'll need to go with…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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