4x Innovations now has the strongest and cleanest tire carrier latch system available in the off road world. This great new latch is much different from your typical De-Sta-Co style clamp latch. First of the latch is very easy to close, simply close your tire carrier, rotate the latch handle into the closed position and that's it. No more fumbling around with a floppy latch bar. Second the latch is securely held closed by both a built in friction catch and spring loaded catch pins. In addition to the spring catch holding the latch closed it also latches open to keep the latch from swinging down, hitting and scratching the paint on your bumper.
The heavy duty latch kit comes with mounting plate, latch plate, handle tube welded in place, rubber handle, spring latch, latch catch tube and hardware.
A Tire Carrier Latch Assembly is included with the purchase of a swing out tire carrier, this listing is for those wanting a latch to build their own tire carrier.
Approximate dimensions are:
Fixed latch mounted to Tire Carrier tube accepts up to 2x2 square tube with over all dimensions of 3-1/4" by 2-1/2".
Latch handle is 3-5/8" by 11".
Ships bare steel, ready to paint with the coating and color of your choice.
For the standard height kit the bottom of the latch stud is 0.15" above the bottom of the fixed latch plate.
For the Tall kit the TOP of the latch stud is flush with the bottom of the latch fixed plate. (roughly 1.15" lower than the standard kit)
