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leftybass209 · 10-19-2015, 10:42 PM

I used one from the truck and car shop, a counterparts brand item. I was in a rush to get my door to latch after my original had rounded out the pivot hole, and the rivet slipped through.

It's a surprisingly nice piece, and I'm sure it would last a long time if the door seals were correct. I did have to bed it in, and use some grease. Took roughly 50 times operating it on the bench with grease before it would operate smoothly. It was riveted really tight.

Slamming is what kills these things.

10-19-2015, 10:42 PM	#8
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Who makes the best door latches??????? I used one from the truck and car shop, a counterparts brand item. I was in a rush to get my door to latch after my original had rounded out the pivot hole, and the rivet slipped through. It's a surprisingly nice piece, and I'm sure it would last a long time if the door seals were correct. I did have to bed it in, and use some grease. Took roughly 50 times operating it on the bench with grease before it would operate smoothly. It was riveted really tight. Slamming is what kills these things. Last edited by leftybass209; 10-19-2015 at 10:48 PM.