Walter

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.

Walter

WHere could i get something like a bear claw latch that slides into the box tubing.

d50

some pictures would help to understand whats going on.

Walter

A latch like this would work great for me

d50

google bear claw latch.

4x4cherokeexj

I think its called de sta co. Ill let you know when i get on my other computer.

4x4cherokeexj

Who makes that bumper... I like it!

Walter

It's rock hard ya don't know where to get any

eking81

bearclaw


you could also use a knu-vice style like i did heres one made by De-STA



then theres the slam latch style
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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