40/45 tailgate latches

[KY Longhunter]

I bought a brand new Bandy tailgate from TLC.

Im looking for ideas on how to fab up some latches using FJ40 dropdown tailgate latches or possibly 45 latches.

Would love to see pics.

Anybody got a pic of a Bandy with closeup of latches???

 

[JohnnyC]

I like the idea of using fj45 long bed latches
Latch Tailgate FJ45

or even the oem fj40 tailgate latches...i think would be the better of the choices...like Randy aka 82cruiser has on his bandi tailgate...then use the oem chains on the inside...nice clean look

 

[KY Longhunter]

45 latches

Wow, that is a good price on the 45 latches. $28 each.

How do these work?

Is there a hole in the tailgate itself and some sort of hook that comes through the tailgate when closed ???

 

[77cruiser77]

How did you get a bandi tailgate from TLC? what else did they have and how do I score items like these? That is a very nice tailgate and would be handy for the up coming spring

 

[D'Animal]

John has stuff all over E-Bay and C list

How did you get a bandi tailgate from TLC? what else did they have and how do I score items like these? That is a very nice tailgate and would be handy for the up coming spring

 

[KY Longhunter]

www.tlc4x4.com

How did you get a bandi tailgate from TLC? what else did they have and how do I score items like these? That is a very nice tailgate and would be handy for the up coming spring

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[KY Longhunter]

40 dropdown latches found

So I finally sourced some latches from a stock 40 tailgate and plan on fabbing them to my Bandeirante tailgate.

I found the latches at www.cruiserparts.net

When I opened the box this is what I got...

should I be happy or upset?

the new one is a little sloppy, the used one is tight (probably a little rusty).

 

[EWheeler]

Haha, a little odd, but you are dealing with some rare parts. I would say if you paid the same price for both & it was the price for a used part you should be happy. If you paid the same price for both & it was the price for a new part you should be upset. What are your plans for hinges? I need to source some for my drop down tailgate but haven't got that far yet.

 

[D'Animal]

The reproductions look pretty good.


Would you be happy with them if you did not have the old one to compair it to?

 

[JohnnyC]

were you under the assumption they were both new?

if so

then i would be upset

BTW I wouldnt be woried about the new being alil sloppy...some paint will make it a bit tighter

 

[KY Longhunter]

I actually thought they would both be USED. I guess if I would have got both NEW as someon suggested I probably would be extremely happy.

Im satisfied and like Johnny C say's it will get tighter with a little paint. Just hope it doesn't rattle.