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Old 08-03-2012, 03:37 PM   #1
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Bear Claw latch

How many of you guys use the Bear Claw latches? I am thinking about doing away with the old style and going this route. I have also seen the power ones. How hard are these to install and get working right? Thanks.
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Old 08-03-2012, 11:10 PM   #2
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Re: Bear Claw latch

Nobody used these? Really?
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Old 08-04-2012, 10:44 AM   #3
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Re: Bear Claw latch

I have seen a few, jtp67-72 comes to mind
He is a nice friendly helpful kind of guy if you need some pointers. There are more pics of his install on earlier pages.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...475791&page=18


A few more
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518388

post #44
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...s+build&page=2

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=23

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Old 08-04-2012, 12:10 PM   #4
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Re: Bear Claw latch

Thanks, that helps me get an idea. I didn't think about having to make a bracket to use with the door handle.
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Old 08-04-2012, 09:02 PM   #5
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Re: Bear Claw latch

think about shaving the handle and installing a popper instead. then u don't need to make that bracket
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Old 08-04-2012, 11:12 PM   #6
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Re: Bear Claw latch

That's a good idea too, but I like how much better the bear claw latch opens and closes compared to the normal latch. I may have to look into the poppers.
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