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10-24-09, 02:53 PM
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 #1 | | Forum Lifer
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| The Latch Thread
So this thread is for all the latch info and any questions, problems or news.  Latch Page on my site for photos, prices and even video of them operating.
First up, the latches available on tailgate lids:
Top of the pile is the stainless compression latches. The good part about these is that I just started bringing them in as larger batches, so the price is down to $45 for each latch from the $65 it was before.
The bad news is that these latches cost $45 each latch. 
Anyway, I've said on a few occasions that if I had to offer only one latch option. these would be it. One normal one and one locking one, and you are set.
There is no way to have a problem with these latches that I've figured out yet.
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10-24-09, 03:05 PM
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#2 | | Forum Lifer
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| Then we have the cam latches.
These hold just as well as the compression latches above, but they are not as slick, they don't go "twump" when you close them and they wont take a beating with a sledge hammer like the solid stainless steel compression ones because, well, they're not made out of solid stainless steel.
The good news is that they are half the cost of the stainless compression ones and that is why they are an option. The other nice thing is that they are available with an actual tumbler lock core (for an extra $5 per core) which is a better lock when compared to the very basic tab tumbler available on the stainless ones.
Under all normal working situations they will hold up just as well as the stainless ones.
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10-24-09, 03:51 PM
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#3 | | Forum Lifer
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| Note, if you are looking at the picture of the cam latch above and thinking. "mine doesn't look like that...?" Click here for recall info.
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10-24-09, 03:56 PM
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#4 | | Forum Lifer
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| Then we have the original push-to-close plastic latches. The only thing I run these on now is the side panels since they don't have to take as much abuse in that location. They worked great on the tailgates but I prefer the stonger hold of the compression and cam latches for that aplication.
The nice thing about these latches is that they match the basic profile of the compression latches so they are a cost effective allternative to run on the side panels for pople who have the compression on their tailgates. Another two sets of stainless latches gets very expensive and they are overkill on the sides, quite nice though....
I still run these on my side panels since I can't aford the stainless ones. 
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03-04-10, 08:08 PM
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#5 | | Forum Lifer
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| Some of you know that I've been working on having a latch put into production that fits the storage panel application.
I'm scheduled to get the first order in a week or two and I just updated my site with the new info: Latch Options
This should be a great addition to the latch line up, it combines the function of the stainless compression latches with the price of the cam latches.
Most importantly, it's a great upgrade for any of the original push-to-close latches out there.
The original latches were mounted much closer to the edge but if this new latch is installed rotated 180* it grabs the original latch catch perfectly, well worth the $40 for a much more secure hold.
A few pics of the prototype:
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03-04-10, 08:09 PM
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#6 | | Forum Lifer
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| 1/4 turn compression action:
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03-04-10, 08:14 PM
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| Also, for the TRULY anti-bling individuals, I figured out how to powder coat the expensive (bomb-proof) stainless steel compression latches so they loose that crazy shiny look.
It looks really cool.
But it costs another $50.
Take a look at the number of parts in these photos and you'll understand why.
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03-04-10, 08:15 PM
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#8 | | Forum Lifer
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| The installed black-out latch:
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03-05-10, 08:02 AM
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#9 | | Site Addict
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| OK Kevin. I'm sold. I'll PM you to get on the 80 list. I would want the original stainless latches with the powdercoating as you just outlined.
Just one suggestion; why don't you just powdercoat the top parts that show with the lid closed? That should save a bit of cost. I can't imagine that anyone would be bothered with the rest of the parts. | |
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03-05-10, 08:11 PM
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#10 | | Forum Lifer
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| For powder coating the latches, since we're already going a little overboard, I figured we might as go all the way.
There are really only two parts that are not seen from the outside and they are the two parts that don't have to be masked at all, so they don't add that much to the cost.
Go big or go home, right? 
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03-05-10, 11:54 PM
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by kevinmrowland  Go big or go home, right? | Works for me! | |
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05-10-10, 08:50 AM
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#12 | | Forum Lifer
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| Thats right - Got to have 'em black and never look back... | |
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