Universal Bear Jaw Car Door Latch Only, LH Side Steel

Description: These bear jaw latches are an excellent modern upgrade for many hot rods and street rods, Modification to the car door is required to install these latches, Main body of the latch is zinc plated for corrosion resistance, Additional parts available separately or in kit form to simplify installation, Sold separately: choose right hand or left hand side Universal Bear Jaw Car Door Latch Only, LH Side Steel Sku # 91052860-L Mfr. Part # 91052860-L Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Each Details Info Standard size bear jaw latch works well for vehicles with larger car door shells Adds safety and reliability to your hot rod or street rod car door Works with both rod and cable release door handle mechanisms Can be used for standard or suicide door style installations Additional bear jaw door latches can be used as trunk/rumble seat lid latch Works with steel and fiberglass door shells Installs directly into car door shell or use with optional mounting plates Sold individually in left or ride side car door latch Zinc plated for corrosion resistance Works with shaved door handle systems Mounting hardware not included (mounting holes take a ¼-20 fastener) Modern Safety for Your Hot Rod or Street Rod Most domestic pre-war vehicles utilized a car door latch mechanism very similar to what you would find on your bedroom door. A tapered spring-loaded car door latch bolt that when the door is closed, simply slips over a striker plate tongue and seats in a depression or groove. This design certainly works well for your bedroom door, but is not the best for a moving automobile, especially one that has been vastly updated decades later with better suspension, more horsepower, and so on that can really push the car to its limits. Occupants need to be secured (use those seatbelts!) and just as importantly, the doors need to stay closed during hard cornering or worst case a collision that involves a rollover. Enter the modern automobile “bear claw” car door latch that rotates and locks around a robust striker pin or "Nader pin." This style of modern door latch has been used in new vehicles since the early 1960s and hot rodders have been retrofitting them to early hot rods and street rods ever since. Today, Speedway Motors makes this process easier with its Universal Standard Bear Jaw car door latches. Strength and Security You Can Count On Our Universal Standard Bear Jaw latch is designed for vehicles with large doors, such as ’40s and ’50s model cars and trucks and other “fat fender” rides with thick doors and plenty of mounting room. Do not worry if you are considering a bear jaw latch conversion for your Model A or other early vehicle with a thinner door profile, as we offer both Bear Jaw latches and Bear Jaw latches to fit a wide selection of door profiles. Our latches are constructed of zinc-plated steel body with all steel internals for long life and feature a two-stage latch mechanism just like a modern door latch for increased safety and strength with great holding power. Works with Any Door—Steel or Fiberglass Our Universal Standard Bear Jaw door latches can be actuated via linkage rod or cable and require fitting to your door shell. We do offer to make the job easier. The door latch plate features pre-cut openings and mounting holes and can be welded into steel doors or bonded into fiberglass doors. The car door latch bodies feature four .26-inch through mounting holes that accept 1/4-20 mounting fasteners (not included). Depending upon door to jamb fitment a button-head fastener may be your best solution. Overall length of the fastener will be determined by your door and inner structure thickness plus the thickness of the latch assembly and door latch plate (if used). Lock nuts are recommended to secure the latch as well. We offer additional door latch parts to aid your latch conversion, including the correct size for the door jambs and bolt-on for mounting and adjusting the striker pins for best door fitment. Due to the universal fit nature of these car door latches and door latch parts, modifications to your door shell, inner structure, and door jamb will be required to convert to these Bear Jaw latches, but the additional safety is certainly worth it in our opinion. Our Bear Jaw latches are sold individually (left and right side specific) and in with everything you need including strikers, weld-on cage nut plates, and mounting plates. These latches are perfect for builds with shaved door handles or to convert to suicide doors (left latch installed in right door, and right latch installed in left door). Add a pair to your project today and ride safely the next time you hit the road! Specs Material Type Steel Sold in Quantity Each Color Natural Hardware Included No Centerline of Holes 1.60 Overall Width 1.88 Overall Length 4.50 Overall Thickness .75 Arm Length 2.25 Centerline of Holes (Alternate) 3.25 Finish Zinc Plated MFG. Part # 91052860-L Notes Latches do not have a lock function, use a locking exterior door handle with these Reviews Ive used these before Rated by Sam on October 06, 2019 Summary: Using as a trunk latch,will work out fine with a little fabrication Yes, I recommend this product. work good Rated by Tom on May 05, 2019 Summary: Just got this set , havent used them , put a set on my last build , work great , very well built , have them on suicide doors , concerned about them popping open , milled a slot in the top so the handle hangs straight down , never opened unexpectedly , very solid operation . I think made in USA Yes, I recommend this product. As expected Rated by Bobcat on February 18, 2019 Summary: Bear claw latch like every other!! Yes, I recommend this product. Good quality Good price Rated by Greg on May 22, 2017 Summary: Nice product. Used for tire carrier latch. Pros: Easy To Set Up Rugged Construction Versatile Yes, I recommend this product. Good quality Rated by Russ on March 06, 2017 Summary: Im doing suicide doors on a 36 International Pickup and these will fit nicely. Pros: Easy To Set Up Versatile Yes, I recommend this product. Related Items / Suggested Parts Bear Jaw Door Latch Release Chrome Handle w/ Cable Lokar DLR-2100 Universal Door Latch Cable Clayton Machine LR-702 Bear Claw Door Latch Release, Smooth Knob/Bezel Clayton Machine LR-703 Bear Claw Door Latch Release Grooved Knob/Bezel Striker Pin for Standard Bear Jaw Car Door Latch Cage Nut for Standard Bear Jaw Car Door Latch Mounting Plates for Standard Bear Jaw Door Latches Tech Support We're here to help before and after your purchase. If you have a question or need assistance with one of our products, please contact us through eBay Messaging and a knowledgeable Speedway Motors team member will be happy to help. About Speedway Motors is America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and has been a trusted source for specialty rodding and racing products and friendly expert advice for more than 72 years. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill Smith – a racer and street rodder himself – Speedway has grown from a one-man operation to become the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of street rod and racing products. Our industry-leading fast delivery is the result of same-day shipping from our state-of-the-art, centrally located 500,000 sq. ft. headquarters. Speedway’s size offers customers unmatched product selection and low pricing, while our excellent technical support and customer service have made us a recognized leader in the rodding and racing industries.

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Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

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