Bear claw type tailgate latch alternative - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 06-14-2022, 04:38 PM

I am thinking about fabbing up a bear claw type tailgate latch on my 71 gmc. I have seen some aftermarket, but can’t remember who made them. Anyhow I have been looking at the setup on the 99 to 06 Silverado and I think it will be fairly easy to make this work for our trucks. Only thing is I wish they was a little smaller so they might fit the tailgate holes without having to modify it much. Do any of you guys know of a smaller type latch with the bear claw design that might fit better? I know I could buy them aftermarket but they are pricey. Any ideas are appreciated.

06-14-2022, 04:38 PM	#1
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,164	Bear claw type tailgate latch alternative I am thinking about fabbing up a bear claw type tailgate latch on my 71 gmc. I have seen some aftermarket, but can’t remember who made them. Anyhow I have been looking at the setup on the 99 to 06 Silverado and I think it will be fairly easy to make this work for our trucks. Only thing is I wish they was a little smaller so they might fit the tailgate holes without having to modify it much. Do any of you guys know of a smaller type latch with the bear claw design that might fit better? I know I could buy them aftermarket but they are pricey. Any ideas are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

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