help tailgate latch
 

i have a fleetside short bed and need some latch to carry stuff when i need to or items that are to long. could i make my own or i hate to say where could i get some new or old like other trucks

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check Mar-k they have them

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there price'y how making my own. i got the truck and does not have the OEM i have a regular door lock the one you slide from left to right.

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do asearch on here there has been quite a few differant ways guys have done this. some use seatbelt latches some use the sliding locks. alot of people have put cables on tailgate to hold it up . alot of differant ways to do this

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I will post some pics of my lo buck ones tonite

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here is my latch set up. I used a cable and a bolt set up off of a Ford that I got from pick and pull for $8.00
http://i46.tinypic.com/amsdgg.jpg

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I had these gate latches in my shed mounted them and drilled holes to "lock" them used a little weather strip to provide a snug fit
http://i49.tinypic.com/aer8g4.jpg


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I drilled and taped the bolt and added a nut to secure it
http://i49.tinypic.com/206llvr.jpg
I used a small carabiner ,when closed I just hook up here
http://i45.tinypic.com/1iofbc.jpg
and when it is opened I attach the carabier to the original eyelet were the chain hook went
http://i45.tinypic.com/1z5qlvs.jpg

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and here it is Its been on for about 4 years, I weigh 200 lbs and they hold my weight with no problems lo buck $25.00 set up You can get the latches at Home depot,Ace,Lowes etc.
http://i46.tinypic.com/1z5naj4.jpg

also sorry for the big pics :ito: