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Title: swingout latches
Post by: apeman on April 19, 2011, 03:41:40 PM

Looking for a good strong,possibly adjustable latch for my swingout tire carrier. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: Tyn Pow on April 19, 2011, 05:43:20 PM

Gregg's would have something

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: Knox on April 19, 2011, 07:28:49 PM

There are a few styles I'm personally considering, something like this seems pretty common
http://www.mcmaster.com/#draw-pull-latches/=by890t
(http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/117/gfx/small/51335ac3s.gif)

alternatively I've been looking at this style of a latch, so I can just swing it shut, then have to pull it up to swing open.
a "Spring Loaded Slide Bolt" (all the way at the bottom)
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/2942/=by8fl4
(http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/117/gfx/large/2206ac1l.gif)

*not sure if McMaster will let me hot link the images, so if they don't show just go to the website. But Yeah Greggs should have very similar stuff.

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: JackstandJohnny on April 19, 2011, 09:17:58 PM

i had one similar to that first one knox. 

it broke a week after i had it........ last year i literally ratchet stapped the tire carrier closed.  i've resorted to a nut and bolt to keep mine closed........... yes i use a ratchet and a wrench to open/close it..............

easier and hopefully it won't swing open on mcleod again and almost wax a civic.........

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: cLAY on April 19, 2011, 10:14:15 PM

I used that first style on my swing out carrier. Been good for a year now. Got it at Greggs Distributors. Very happy with it.


(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/clayhardock/Project%20Phoenix%20ZJ/Rear%20winch%20bumper/IMG_3664.jpg)

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: JENSSEN on April 19, 2011, 11:40:15 PM

I have those at Acklands if anyone needs one,...

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: apeman on April 20, 2011, 12:31:11 AM

Hey jens,I need one...lemme know how much and I will pick it up this week.

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: LLYJ on April 21, 2011, 09:42:59 AM

I picked up a couple adjustables in the surplus section at PA - they are rough and you would need to whip up a bracket and link but I may use one on my swing out (I bought em for left andf right park brakes originally)

They are the same as park brakes in old internationals and landcruisers - just another option..

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: JENSSEN on April 21, 2011, 01:38:48 PM

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIPortalWeb/WebSource/Main/globalSearch.do?{globalApp.quickSearchSearchType}=&{globalApp.quickSearchCriteria}=latches

Title: Re: swingout latches
Post by: apeman on April 21, 2011, 02:45:41 PM

Sweet, thanks for your help Jensen... 8)