Pelican 1535 Air Case // TSA Latch Replacement

After owning the Pelican 1535 Air Case for about a year, I wanted to upgrade my case latches to these new latches I found online. They're both easier to open and close with a push mechanism, feature a lock that TSA can open, and aren't as loud which is great for when I'm packing gear away at night. No more busted TSA locks.
Link to the Pelican Case TSA Latch (will work with all Pelican Air cases)
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[@alanychung]

it's nice having latches that aren't so loud but do the same job. Would you pick one up?

[@itsalexoh]

those latches are nice! can't wait to be able to travel again!

[@alanychung]

Same! Can't wait until things pick back up again

[@tylercarson3629]

Can you send the link for the hinge removal tool?

[@CheapCreep]

I recently ordered the 1615 Air Case (without locked hatches) because it was almost $200 cheaper than the 1615 Travel. These new locks go for ~$50. So assuming I can actually get these installed, that's a savings of $150. FYSA: Pelican offers military & veterans discount, so that's another $52.04 saved.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

On my Peli 1626 you had to drive the pins from the right and pull them out from the left on both the front right and front left latch.

[@windowbot8678]

The lock looks really nice and not creating an explosion each time you open it is very nuts. But the removing process u showed. Wouldn't that mean the locking mechanism would be useless because people can make that tool and take out the latch if they want to unlock it?

[@alanychung]

All the cases are designed the same way from every brand. The idea is that at the moment when someone is trying to open it its not as easy to remove. Its removable. But thats also the reason why you have the holes next to the latch to secure the case from opening. Also takes a specific amount of tools to do so. I would still travel with a master lock but when going through airport security where TSA needs to be able to open it this latch works the best without having them cut off your wire locks you buy for $15 each every single time you fly because they were too lazy to open it with their key

[@doubleacam]

Hey Alan, thank you for posting this. I’ve been trying to replace a couple latches on my case but I’m not having any success on getting the pins out. I don’t want to end up damaging my case in the process. Would love to know how you and your father created this tool to get the pin out. Is there a photo or any kind of guide available? Thank you so much.

[@alanychung]

it's pretty much just a holder and you use a screw the same size to pretty much unscrew the pins on the opposite side by turning it clockwise and it'll pop out if it's the right side

[@doubleacam]

Thank you for the reply. Is this holder something I can get off Amazon or at a hardware store?

[@eagle2742]

As others have posted, I would love to obtain a copy of that tool - any luck anyone ?

[@CheapCreep]

I beat the pin with a hammer so hard, the non-threaded side of the pin came out. Whoops, wrong whole.

[@toddspencer1408]

Will these work on The 1510 case ????

[@alanychung]

From what I heard you have to shave off some plastic off the jaw of the latch to make it work and fit but I haven't tried

[@joshbahr6796]

Where can I buy? They have seemingly disappeared

[@alanychung]

I added amazon links to it. But unfortunately it seems like only one company has it and everytime its in stock its not long before its all gone

[@karozagorus]

Wery halpful videooo 😂 nibba pls how am I supposed to