I'm getting started on my custom half doors and was wondering if anyone has used any aftermarket latches, or found any cheap used ones? Also, same questions with hinges. I figure I can make the hinges pretty easy, but if I can get them cheap, why mess with it.

 

Due to my poor bending of latch rods for aftermarket power locks, I decided to go "factory" for the RR and LF doors. (RR because of my poor bending, LF due to high expected usage)
I don't know that any of our sponsors offer OE latches, but the latches can be found as "collision" parts from various CDJ dealers with internet sites. I paid less than $50 for each power latch, with the RR being the most expensive of the 4 doors. (reason unknown) The manual latches were all under $40.

 

TJ/YJ hinges would probably work, assuming the pin is the same diameter. Probably cheaper than buying JK ones from the dealer.

As far as latches, I thought about using something like this. It will probably have to be modded a little but it should work. They're only about $3 at Lowe's.

 

That just looks like a latch from a swimming pool fence gate??? What would the advantage be to using one of those?

 

If its good enough for the wooden 1/2 door guy..........?

chuck

 

Your doors won't fly open, duh!!!!

It's cheap and easy. They seem pretty strong. I can't see any reason not to use one.

I've been looking at Mcmaster for a paddle-style handle similar to the ones Bestop uses, but I haven't found one yet.

 

Try Moore Industrial Hardware. They have all sorts of latches and such.