Happy Trails latch alternative?

richarddacat

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I recently bought a set of used Owyhee panniers and new Happy Trail racks, I got them mounted and happy with them but would like to change out the latches.
These are functional but I'd rather have a simpler quick latch. I have a key lock on top and don't see a big need for a locking latch for what I'll be using them for.

Has anyone swapped these out or know of an good alternative??



 

RCinNC

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You can probably find a suitable draw latch here: https://www.mcmaster.com/draw-latches

I would imagine that for some of them, you won't even need to replace the hook on the lid, since these types of draw latches use the same type hook. I've used various forms of these draw latches in projects I've built, and the work fine as long as you install them correctly. I doubt you'll find one to match the existing holes in the pannier, so you'll have to drill new ones.
 
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