How to install Trique latch kit.

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  1. Coach529

    Coach529 Member

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    Awesome......my door latche are shot and the doors rattle.

    Anybody have a link of a place to purchase them?
     
  2. blueskies

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    Curious how the door looks with the factory cardboard panel in place? Looks like a very easy conversion. I've been slamming my doors for 31 years... :rolleyes:

    Pete
     
  3. ol' chebby

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    Very easy to do, look great, work like a charm. I'm now a dealer, hit me up.
     
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  4. ol' chebby

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    Install for 52-up.....



    Trique latches for the truck came today. I had both installed in 2 1/2 hours, not including painting.

    Start by removing all stock latches and strikers, inside and outside handles. Cut out templates and transfer to door..
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    Cut the holes, I used a grinder with a cut off wheel and a jigsaw for the smaller parts. Drill the holes in the door faces, marked with the doorplates..
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    Cut the nub from the window track through the hole...
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    Bolt on plate....

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    Install latch and door handle, test a few times.....I found that I needed to bend the arm to the handle out a slight bit to make contact a little better..
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    Grind off the rivet for the inside actuator...
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    Trim the new linkage after the second notch, shown beside untrimmed piece..
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    Connect linkage to latch through this hole...
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    And to the door handle here...
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  5. ol' chebby

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    Done....
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    Assemble striker plate, adjust, enjoy easily closing door!
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    Now go do the other side.
     
  6. Coach529

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    My set showed up today.....cannot wait to put them one!!
     
  7. ol' chebby

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    COOL! Follow the directions, easy install. You will love them. Got 2 more HAMBers looking into them.
     
  8. Coach529

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    I only had a short window of time last night but got the drivers side 90% done......just fighting some rusty screws in the door Jam and I will be done.

    Super easy!!

    Thanks!!
     
  9. ol' chebby

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    I have sold several of these kits, everyone loves them. Pm me if you want a set, I can get you the BEST price.
     

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