<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>It would be quite difficult to change the lock types, as the locks are integrated into the handles.&nbsp; The locks are actually quite secure, as they are 10 tumbler units with wafers loaded from both sides, making them fairly difficult to pick.&nbsp; Realistically, if someone wants into a Vanagon, they're getting in with either a brick or a pry bar.&nbsp; The lock is not where they are going to attack, unless they are real amateurs.&nbsp; I can open a Vangon in well under 30 seconds and never touch the lock.&nbsp; I've never tried picking a Vanagon lock, but I would bet on it taking me at least 2 minutes.&nbsp; There are many other ways to increase security on our vans before touching the locks.&nbsp; I'm not saying you can't change to a higher security system.&nbsp; Throw enough dollars at the problem and something can happen.&nbsp; There are just other areas in the vehicle design that can be reinforced before the locks should even be considered.</DIV>
<DIV>Steve Sandlin</DIV>
<DIV>Steve's Lock Shoppe</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.steveslockshop.com">http://www.steveslockshop.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>'84 Wolfsburg Westy</DIV>
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