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Feb 24, 2022 | 01:25 PM

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CharlieLed

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I use Altman latches on all my projects...once you have them on your truck you'll see why they are so popular. I go the extra step of welding the mounting plate into the door and modifying the jamb to make the striker pin look OEM. Here is one truck that I did some time ago...

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Feb 24, 2022 | 02:36 PM

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F100fun

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From: South Dakota

Altman latches are the best, so glad I switched to them.

Jim

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