BIG_Steve

So this is the first time I have done anything like a write-up so bare with me.

Ok so I finally got around and finished my tube doors.
No big deal, but I thought I would share my latch design and maybe it would help someone else out.
I found an old Toyota tailgate and removed the latches from it.

They fit perfectly in the factory striker.
Trimmed and welded the bottom and sides so the door would swing without hitting the frame/pillar.

BIG_Steve

I welded the latch to some square tubing that I notched so I could fine tune the position of the latch and installed.
I bought some cupboard door knobs, cut the heads off the bolts and welded in to use as a pull knob.

Painted everything with bedliner.

BIG_Steve

Dog leash from dollar store as a door strap.


I put some self stick weather stripping between the door and the jeep to stop excess door movement.

Everything seams to work good no rattles.

hope this helps someone

teamgreen666

that looks like a job well done

hiddenprey

good job, thanks for the idea for the latches

tjwillmann07

Looks great I def have to do a set

Kuffaar

That's a great idea! I will defiantly keep this in mind when I attempt my tube doors