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    Tail gate latches made from seat belt buckles?

    bratbike
    bratbike


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    Post by bratbike Tue Aug 18, 2015 2:33 pm

    Has anyone put seat belt buckles on their tailgates for latches? Do you like them? Thanx Much!
    Twinpilot001
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    Post by Twinpilot001 Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:40 pm

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    chainsaw
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    Post by chainsaw Tue Aug 18, 2015 6:32 pm

    Thats how mine came when I got it, works for me. Looks a little better with the plastic covers on .

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    OldBird
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    Post by OldBird Tue Aug 18, 2015 9:14 pm

    I have used mine over 3 years and still works good.
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    bratbike
    bratbike


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    Post by bratbike Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:58 am

    I think that I am going to try it.
    Oscarm
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    Post by Oscarm Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:14 am

    Yep, I did the same thing. Gets rid of the clunky chains. Only downside is the need to 'unlatch' each
    side separately and when closing, the latches have to be precisely lined up before you bang them shut....otherwise, a great latch solution.

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