RI-KEY Security - Universal Garage Door Lock Kit with Spring Latch and Keyed Handle

I have a three car garage with three doors, two of which are door opener and one manual. The manual one is fairly easy to open (we never lock it) but the local raccoon mafia finally figured out how to open it, so I got this lock. As one reviewer pointed out, it "locks" every time you close the door (the latches catch to hold the door closed), which I love but which precludes its use as a "belt and suspenders" lock on a door that has a door opener. For the price, it's a quality kit, IMO. The parts are appropriate gauge steel and the handle has a good feel. I think it would keep out the opportunistic burglar. Less casual thieves are going to be able to defeat most locks anyway (or hack the signal on your garage door opener.) It is a good retrofit, it's not as good as the old school articulated steel mechanisms (which I am unable to find at any price.) To address complaints of other reviewers for this item and similar one (there is a similar, cheaper item that I opted against in favor of this one, which has all metal parts): 1. The instructions are, to put it charitably, Spartan, but the information is "all there" in the one diagram provided, if you scrutinize it carefully and match up the parts. I had no trouble putting it together. Much easier than the typical Christmas Eve toy assembly. Took me about an hour or so. 2. You do need a few simple tools: 1/4, 21/64 (or 3/8 in pinch), and 7/16 drill bits; a decent cordless drill; a flat-head screwdriver; a 7/16 socket or wrench, and a wire cutter (to finish the cables.) If you don't have at least those tools you have no business buying an "install it yourself" garage door lock anyway. 3. One or two reviewers said you need "cable clamps" to secure the cable. You do not. Look at the installation diagram and the part. there is a groove for the cable so you can secure the cable to each latch with a bolt, kind of like the brake cable on a bike (see my attached photo.) 4. Elaborating on #1, the one detail that is tricky is how to thread the cables and which position to have the inside lever in when doing so. This is shown in the diagram but I did it backwards the first time. The top cable on the lever goes to the right latch, and the bottom to the left. As long as you don't cut the cable till after you test the latch, you can reverse them if you do it backwards. If you have it backwards the handle will not operate the lever. Look at the picture carefully. You also need to pay attention to where/how you mount the locking latches and the latch plates, so that when they "catch" the door is in the right position. The mounting holes are slotted so you can do some adjustment if you install them in the middle of the slot. 5. There are a couple extra "mystery parts" not shown on the diagram. The black metal retaining washer can be pounded onto the lock shaft using the 7/16 socket and a hammer (ideally a deep-well socket...) but frankly this part looks "extra credit" to me. There are two washers that should be used between the nut and the cable on the two latches as shown in my picture (to keep the serrated nut from damaging the cable.) Overall, I like it.

Shopped around and found this universal garage door lock. It installed very easily. My mistake wss tightening the catches down before installing the spring locks. The catches have slide adjustments for a tight fit. Tighten those down last. The instructions are just a diagram. All said it still only took about 30 minutes to install and i am happy with it.

The materials were all there & the quality of the materials were excellent. Shipping was quick. Where I had trouble was the depth of the mechanism. It was way too deep for my garage door & the spacers didn’t help. I had to jury rig to make it fit securely . It works fine but make sure the unit you’re replacing is the same dimensions as your replacement. The instruction were of little help. Very small pictures I had to enlarge to see clearly. The 4 stars is more of a reflection of me ordering the wrong size & them for not giving me a work around.

The security on this does match up well with the handle. I had no issues installing it. Very easy to use.

Absolutely thrilled with this purchase! The product exceeded my expectations in every way—great quality, well-made, and performs exactly as described. Shipping was fast, and the packaging ensured everything arrived in perfect condition. I appreciate the attention to detail and thought put into this. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something reliable and worth every penny. I’m beyond satisfied and would definitely buy again.

Easy install great price

First the single page instruction/illustration is garbage, just pictures you figure everything else out. after reading reviews I figured out sure way to install. first attach the handle to door. Yes screws too long had to cut and re-tap threads. then I took a flat washer and ground down top and bottom flat so now its oval shape. Slide over square shaft putting flat piece on top and bottom to clear screws holding handle. slide actuator on covering flat washer and screws for handle. Note: washer should be same thickness as heads of screws so actuator sits flat against them. next use socket to install lock washer (black one) over square shaft to end. Then install two self tappers into holes on actuator left and right side, Use small ones to sit in beveled holes on actuator. Or latch wont turn to open due to hitting screw heads. Which is why you cant use the top and bottom holes on actuator with handle first. When turning they hit screw heads. No clearance at all. And if you look at picture on so called instructions screws are on left and right side. Then install cables. Also remember to use the two small washers against nuts on side latch when installing cable and tightening. It prevents tear and fraying as you tighten it. Make sure you use black lock washer. It prevents the bar which is only pressed on from popping off. Which holds actuator together. Took me over 2 hours by trial and error and reading reviews to figure this out and install. I did not use handle spacers due to my door is aluminum box framing .Also I drilled holes bigger so cable comes all the way through on actuator so this way cable not on a angle. And picture says to feed cable from front of hole on actuator. I did it from back out to front. Less angle and cant get caught up in actuator as you turn to open. Hope this helps. Best part of this product is it is all metal. And to open door from inside it must be unlocked on outside.

It was exactly what I needed.

Listed as suitable for overhead door, which is what I have but its overhead leverage door so it swings out and up above on an arm system so this literally does nothing as they springs clamps just open when pulled from any direction other than up and down, so used the lock and handle with wires and bought 2 spring bolts which I then mounted on the door and now it locks the door regardless of direction the door is pulled in.

Good deal, I bought it for the rollers but the hinges were so sturdy I used them also

The current video in YouTube showing installation commenced from the lock handle. I did the reverse way because the latches have limited place to install. And the latches on both sides of the garage door shall be approximately 60mm different in height depending which orientation you want to install the lock. The lock handle from outside to the inside shall be accurately in horizontal. Therefore, drilling the 11mm diameter hole and the two 5mm holes (inside, 8mm outside) shall be careful. The only uncertainty I have about this product is the spring loaded latch while it is in opened position. There is nothing holding it "opened". If the garage door vibrate too much, would the latch be closed by itself because it's spring loaded?

This product I have install for about a year, no issues to report. it gets used almost everyday. Some better wire clamps might be nice but it works

The template showed the wrong size hole, as template hole was to small. The holes where bolt was to secure wire was to small for bolt and had to be redrilled. The wires were difficult to secure. I think engineering needed to be revisited. The actual pieces, once installed, were of good quality for price. Unless you are a very competent handyman, stay away from this item.