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Old 11-29-2005, 11:12 PM   #1
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stepside hidden tailgate latches

Wondering if anyone's running a pair of these, I've seen them in the catalogs and thought they'd be a good way to get rid of the chains... here's a link to an installation... just wondering if they work ok, or if they're junk.

http://www.classicperform.com/stealthlatch.htm

thanks for any input
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Old 11-30-2005, 12:18 AM   #2
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Re: stepside hidden tailgate latches

Check in with Putter. He did a set of those on his truck. I think he used Nissan Hardbody hinges/braces also. I saw it in action about three or four weeks ago. I worked nicely!

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Old 11-30-2005, 10:14 AM   #3
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Re: stepside hidden tailgate latches

Here is the way I have mine...and yes, they are Nissan hardbody hangers...(it's on the way to being all one color, too)
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Old 11-30-2005, 10:24 AM   #4
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Re: stepside hidden tailgate latches

Hey Putter, if I come over can you help me install some of those also?
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