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Old 08-03-2008, 10:31 PM
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Door lock removal

Can anyone point me in the direction of having my lock removed or cut down so I can hand my arm out the window comfortably? Damn thing is exactly and uncomfortably in the way!!!

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Old 08-03-2008, 10:33 PM
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Jim there are supporting vendors here that sell the lock knobs youre after
Do a search for them.
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Old 08-03-2008, 10:58 PM
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I also saw a thread on this (maybe another board???) where people were cutting them down.
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:05 PM
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Here is where to get the smoothie lock knobs
http://www.thehhrstore.com/Smoothie_Lock_Knobs.php
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:21 PM
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After getting the stubby door locks I still cut the rod (need to give credit where credit is due my husband cut the rod) with a hacksaw just a little, so they were more level with the door ledge. Works out great!!!!
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i took the dremel and a cutoff wheel to my rods when i put on my smoothie knobs. took maybe 1/4" off the rod, and now the smoothie knobs are just above flush when locked. they stick up like a bump, and i can't feel them at all.
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Old 08-04-2008, 09:12 AM
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I need to do this ASAP!
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:44 AM
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When you remove them, be sure to pull up and twist counter-clockwise.
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Old 08-04-2008, 01:27 PM
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A good sidecutter will work to cut te rod also.
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Old 08-04-2008, 02:15 PM
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why not just leave them out and find a nice way to plug the hole?
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