Looking for Help with Shaved Handles

Dakota Kids · Post by **Dakota Kids** » March 6, 2010, 10:54 pm

Ran into a little problem Today trying to use Bear Claw Latches it looks like I will really have to do some fabricating before I do, does anyone else run door poppers. Did you use the Factory Latches or Bear Claws?? If you used the Factory Latches what Lb Pull are you useing? Does anyone have any Pictures ? This is the first time in 7 months my painter has worked on my Pickup I can't stop him now lol.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » March 7, 2010, 1:36 am

Craig, I would of thought it would be easier to just use the stock latches, rather than bear claws!, they are usually used on older styled cars that have poor door latches and you will need poppers!, and a dead battery over ride!, say hi to the boy`s will ya!

Dakota Kids · Post by **Dakota Kids** » March 7, 2010, 9:17 am

Hey Alan Stock looks easier but figuring out where to put the pull is posing a challenge. I'm cleaning up the latchs today but they are very tough to pull. We are thinking we will need a 75lb pull to do the job but they are so long we don't know if we have room. Oh the dilemma. LOL
The boys say Hi

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » March 7, 2010, 11:45 am

I have not put pulls in my truck yet but I have decided to mount them below the latch near the bottom of the door. Plenty of room and easy access with panel removed. Should have a straight shot for the cable to run.
I plan to use the stock latches also.

snopek · Post by **snopek** » March 7, 2010, 12:26 pm

i had 35 lbs popers on my ranger and they worked perfect! make sure you get auto lock door popers its well worth the extra $. also make sure you ground the poper to your door that is verry important. i have bear claw latches but with sucide doors. they make weld on buckets for the latches at www.sucidedoors.com. hooking up the poper is going to be much easer with the bear claw latches. prety much effortless. hope that helps

snopek · Post by **snopek** » March 7, 2010, 12:29 pm

whoops i ment http://www.suicidedoors.com

flareside64 · Post by **flareside64** » March 7, 2010, 1:21 pm

Hey snopek! glad to see you made it on here!

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » March 7, 2010, 10:06 pm

just reach through the vent window and pull on the handle