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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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I built a tire rack for my rear bumper a few months ago. It rattles to much so i got rid of the spear tire see if that would help. Didn't help so i need ideas for a latch. Please help me come up with a latching mechanism. is a box tubing swing arm the needs to latch to the bumper, The bumper has a level top then the back side (of the bumper) is down and backwards at a 45 degree angle.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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WHere could i get something like a bear claw latch that slides into the box tubing.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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some pictures would help to understand whats going on.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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A latch like this would work great for me
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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google bear claw latch.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I think its called de sta co. Ill let you know when i get on my other computer.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Walter
A latch like this would work great for me
Who makes that bumper... I like it!
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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It's rock hard ya don't know where to get any
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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bearclaw
Amazon.com: AutoLoc BCLG Large Locking Bear Claw Door Latch Set: Automotive Amazon.com: AutoLoc BCLG Large Locking Bear Claw Door Latch Set: Automotive


you could also use a knu-vice style like i did heres one made by De-STA
Amazon.com: DE-STA-CO 323 Pull Action Latch Clamp with Threaded U-Bolt: Industrial & Scientific Amazon.com: DE-STA-CO 323 Pull Action Latch Clamp with Threaded U-Bolt: Industrial & Scientific



then theres the slam latch style
http://jeeptubes.com/shop

many ways to keep it from rattling best bet is to look what others have used and said about it then pick whats best for you
personally i like the knu-vice style with the 2000# holding itll keep it from rattling if its clamped to a back stop and you dont have to leave the tube open so no water will get in and rust the bumper from the inside out
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