How To Remove Pin To Install the Paneloc Heavy Duty Spring Latch

Updated 04/09/2021 | Published 04/07/2021

Question:

How do you access mounting plate to install this product? The pin blocks access. Thank you :

asked by: Elliot J

Expert Reply:

You could weld the Paneloc Heavy Duty Spring Latch with Handle - 2 Hole - Zinc Plated Steel # F784-102Z into place or you can use a punch and remove the small pin that's holding the spring in place. This will allow you to slide out the pin and you can mount this with the existing mounting holes.

If you're using this mounted on something metal like a landscaping trailer, I do recommend welding this on since it's going to take quite a beating. If you're mounting it to a fiberglass or wooden door of some sort then you'll just need to source some 5/16" diameter mounting hardware locally.

expert reply by: Erik B