tire carrier latch

[brokenujoint]

I'm building a tire carrier for the TJ. I have been looking ALL over the net for a specific type of rotary latch. its some what like the bear claw latch that rodders use but specifically its the latch that jeeperman systems use. i cant find it anywhere. anyone have any idea where this latch can be purchased? BTW dont say, "get it from jeeperman." They are no longer selling their product(s).

[RAT]

http://spideraccessories.stores.yaho...ocaulbclg.html
http://www.gripwell.com.sg/products/...s/latches.html

The Grip well Co. is where I get replacement latches for our cabintes and stuff. They can help you find what your looking for if they don't already have it on the shelf.

[rockhead]

www.trimarkcorp.com has very similar two rotor latches not sure if they have the exact one though.

[brokenujoint]

i saw the trimark website and requested a price. they are back ordered due to a military order and they also require a minimum of 25 per order. no thanks.

other web site looks good to but again thats a bear claw set up and if you look, the disengage handle would go upward into the carrier if i installed it like the jeeperman design.

[RAT]

i saw the trimark website and requested a price. they are back ordered due to a military order and they also require a minimum of 25 per order. no thanks.

other web site looks good to but again thats a bear claw set up and if you look, the disengage handle would go upward into the carrier if i installed it like the jeeperman design.

Hey Broken,
You should call the guys at Gripwell. They have found impossible to find latches on cabinets and systems that I get in from Europe and Aisa for me. I think they can find what your looking for. It's worth a try.

[Schmo]

That latch looks very similar to what my RockHard tire carrier came with. Mine just has the lever in a different place. I wonder if you could get one from them (maybe leave out the "making my own" part and just act like you have their's and the latch broke:wink: )

[Shadly1]

You guys have some fancy latches! I just have a rod that slides into a cup. Serves the purpose but it would be nice if I could lock it. Do any of those other claw style ones have locks?

[brokenujoint]

now we are talking.. or maybe you could call em up w/a invoice or receipt number and tell them you need a replacement and then i'll pay you plus a little for your troubles.

[Schmo]

now we are talking.. or maybe you could call em up w/a invoice or receipt number and tell them you need a replacement and then i'll pay you plus a little for your troubles.

No worries bro Give them a call and just let them know that you need a replacement latch . . . I can't imagine they'd ask for a receipt and all that jazz as I'm sure they charge a hefty mark up for the part, but if they do hassle you, just PM me and I'll take a run at em with my invoice in hand:gun:

[brokenujoint]

good deal.