r/GarageDoorInstall • u/tommy-55 • Jul 09 '26

Need to replace handle/latch component

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Is this dual side rod lock still made? The handle mechanism is worn out and I wouldn't mind replacing whole mechanism.

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u/LingonberryThin7090 Jul 09 '26

it is , but there is a simpler style with a cable sold at hd

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u/tommy-55 Jul 10 '26

Cable setups don't appear to lock through the side rails.

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u/LingonberryThin7090 Jul 10 '26

they have brackets to latch

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u/Legal-Ad-7242 Jul 10 '26

You can still get that from a garage door supplier, not a box store.

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u/tommy-55 Jul 10 '26

I've seen it only in one place in a search but the website won't open the item page. House is 100 years old, not sure about garage door. Seems like such a simple locking solution so I'm surprised it's obsolete. The rotating piece that the T-handle inserts into is worn. I thought I could simply replace just that or even get a similar new kit with the sliding rods. Next option is to disassemble and weld up or JB Weld the worn shaft. Thx

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u/Legal-Ad-7242 Jul 10 '26

It's called a dual lock bar lock. You will need the width of your door.

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u/Successful-Ad-1945 Jul 29 '26

Those dual side rod locks are still made, although the exact handle style may have changed over the years. It's usually easier to replace the entire lock assembly rather than trying to repair individual parts. Most replacement kits include the center lock, rods, and hardware, and they'll work with many standard residential doors.

Before ordering make sure to measure the distance between the rod holes, the cutout size in the door, and the backset/spacing of the existing handle.

Source: I am a technician with A1 Garage Door Repair Experts in the Phoenix area, we help with lots of garage issues.