TF bear claw kit

[GRIMSS]

Just saw this and thought I would share. These guys made a kit for the Task Force trucks to put bear claw latches in. Looks a little high.

http://www.triquemfg.com/ael.html

Here is the install at Webrodder.

http://webrodder.com/article.php?AID=539&SID=60

[dwcsr]

This looks like the easier way to go. I didn't like the pillar bolt out so far but you may not have a choice in that.

[Scottshotrods]

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Just saw this and thought I would share. These guys made a kit for the Task Force trucks to put bear claw latches in. Looks a little high.

http://www.triquemfg.com/ael.html

Here is the install at Webrodder.

http://webrodder.com/article.php?AID=539&SID=60

Jared,
You can buy a double jaw bear claw latches and the install panles for $100.00
copmlete we have them in stock.


On your door jamb on the cab you can smooth that out completely and install
the striker that comes with our kit this way looks alot cleaner.

On your door jamb you will smooth that out as well we have installion kits
you will weld into the door jambs that will secure the new bear claw.
Total kit price is $100.00 and shipping is $18.00 to you have them in stock


We also have power door kits in stock with keyless remotes as well

Justin
scotts hotrods

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

Jared,
You can buy a double jaw bear claw latches and the install panles for $100.00
copmlete we have them in stock.


On your door jamb on the cab you can smooth that out completely and install
the striker that comes with our kit this way looks alot cleaner.

On your door jamb you will smooth that out as well we have installion kits
you will weld into the door jambs that will secure the new bear claw.
Total kit price is $100.00 and shipping is $18.00 to you have them in stock


We also have power door kits in stock with keyless remotes as well

Justin
scotts hotrods

Justin
Have you got a link to where these are on your site?
Have you got any pics showing the install?
Thanks.
Kim

[jephs422]

Here's some pics for Justin.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Now that's a cool kit! Thanks for posting.

[CTurner1978]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

Jared,
You can buy a double jaw bear claw latches and the install panles for $100.00
copmlete we have them in stock.


On your door jamb on the cab you can smooth that out completely and install
the striker that comes with our kit this way looks alot cleaner.

On your door jamb you will smooth that out as well we have installion kits
you will weld into the door jambs that will secure the new bear claw.
Total kit price is $100.00 and shipping is $18.00 to you have them in stock


We also have power door kits in stock with keyless remotes as well

Justin
scotts hotrods

So after the cost of the latches, universal plate, keyless entry, door poppers, bodywork, paint, and time how is this a more economical choice than a bolt-on kit that can be done at home in your garage in a weekend? This kit is available in steel as well. It can be welded in and smoothed out and you will still be left with exterior and interior handles as well as your exterior door locks. This kit isn't a universal bear claw latch, it is specifically designed to work with this truck. The plate is not universal, it is embossed to allow clearance between the latch and the trucks window track. The mounting holes have all been countersunk to match the factory panels. The mounting holes fit perfectly to the factory mounting locations on the doors. I went to your website and you do some awesome work, but to try to pass off universal latches as a more economical solution is doing an injustice to people. The most expensive version of this kit is $399.95. If you will find me the shop or do-it-yourselfer that can get these results for $399 using universal plates and latches I will retract what I have said.

[Scottshotrods]

Originally Posted by CTurner1978

So after the cost of the latches, universal plate, keyless entry, door poppers, bodywork, paint, and time how is this a more economical choice than a bolt-on kit that can be done at home in your garage in a weekend? This kit is available in steel as well. It can be welded in and smoothed out and you will still be left with exterior and interior handles as well as your exterior door locks. This kit isn't a universal bear claw latch, it is specifically designed to work with this truck. The plate is not universal, it is embossed to allow clearance between the latch and the trucks window track. The mounting holes have all been countersunk to match the factory panels. The mounting holes fit perfectly to the factory mounting locations on the doors. I went to your website and you do some awesome work, but to try to pass off universal latches as a more economical solution is doing an injustice to people. The most expensive version of this kit is $399.95. If you will find me the shop or do-it-yourselfer that can get these results for $399 using universal plates and latches I will retract what I have said.

First off did we
ever say the product was to high or not worth the money to spend.

No we did not we were showing another bearclaw kit we have been using for
years in our shop.

The Kit we are showing might not be for everybody,this is just a kit that will
give your truck jambs that nice clean smooth look once all is painted.

Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

First off did we
ever say the product was to high or not worth the money to spend.

No we did not we were showing another bearclaw kit we have been using for
years in our shop.

The Kit we are showing might not be for everybody,this is just a kit that will
give your truck jambs that nice clean smooth look once all is painted.

Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

Justin
Have you got a link to your site where they are at?
I looked and could not find them.
Have you also got installed pics of them?
Thanks.
Kim

[Scottshotrods]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Justin
Have you got a link to your site where they are at?
I looked and could not find them.
Have you also got installed pics of them?
Thanks.
Kim

We do not have a pic of these on our site I did post some pics up the other
day showing the bear claw on some job in our shop.

We have a 58 chevy truck at the bodyshop getting some paint work done on it I will take some pics of the truck today and post some up there today
Justin

[CTurner1978]

Given the fact that you were responding to a post in which someone made a comment about the price of the kit being a little high and you were doing so with the inclusion of the price of your latches I was left to assume you were offering a less expensive alternative. If this was not the case then I apologize. I was never trying to stir trouble, I just wanted the facts to be present. The install you showed in the pictures above looks very nice, but the cost versus the Altman Easy Latch Kit I'm certain is much greater. Once again, my intent was not too offend. If I did so I am sorry. I stand by what I said earlier, you guys seem to do some awesome work and I wish you continued success.

[GRIMSS]

Originally Posted by CTurner1978

Given the fact that you were responding to a post in which someone made a comment about the price of the kit being a little high and you were doing so with the inclusion of the price of your latches I was left to assume you were offering a less expensive alternative. If this was not the case then I apologize. I was never trying to stir trouble, I just wanted the facts to be present. The install you showed in the pictures above looks very nice, but the cost versus the Altman Easy Latch Kit I'm certain is much greater. Once again, my intent was not too offend. If I did so I am sorry. I stand by what I said earlier, you guys seem to do some awesome work and I wish you continued success.

Are there any pics of what all comes in the Long kit?

[CTurner1978]

I will get some pictures up on our website as soon as I can. I can tell you it comes with a pair of vehicle specific bear claw latches, all necessary hardware, striker plates, stainless steel striker bolts, and the long panel that you see painted blue in the picture. And of course it also comes with all instructions, installation pictures, and templates. Everything you need to accomplish what you see in this picture (minus paint ) is included.

[CTurner1978]

Installation pictures can be seen here.

[jjjmm56]

Jeep wrangler latches also work. I used ford probe latches there locking release is manual

[jjjmm56]

Sorry posted before I finished, manual and electric the cover plates are easy to make. 20.00 invested