[Q] YJ to CJ7 Tailgate Conversion Latch

[jdulmer]

Has anyone ever used a latch, like this, to secure a CJ7 type tailgate? It looks sturdy enough. Plus, it's lockable, thoughts?

Prime-Line Products GD 52145 Slide Bolt Latch with Keeper and Fasteners, Steel by Prime-Line Products http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UGF400/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_8ABdtb1NTRT7Q




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[jeff_in_rc]

So are you converting the tailgate from a swing open to a drop down? If yes then the OEM latch should do you, I have seen this done on many YJ's and it is a cool mod.

But if your OEM latch is not working/missing then yes it will do the trick, just pad the padlock or you will hear it clunking all day!

 

[jdulmer]

Yeah, stock latch is nonexistent. Didn't think of padding the lock... Thank you for the pointer.



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-Samsung GSIII (CM10.2.1)

-LG Lucid (CM10)

-LG Revolution (BrokenOutRevo 2.0.1)

-Samsung Fascinate (CM7)