Tailgate Latch Kit Hidden Full Stainless Steel Stepside F-100 1948-1979
Highlights
- Replaces LH & RH Latches
- Working Load Limit of 525 Lbs
- Zinc Rotary Latches
- Made in the USA!
CJ Classic Trucks Full Stainless Steel Hidden Tailgate Latch Kit for 1948-1979 Stepside Ford F-100s.
If your 1948-1979 Stepside F-100’s tailgate latches are broken or decayed, consider restoring them with this CJ Classic Trucks Stainless Steel Hidden Tailgate Latch Kit! To enhance their lifespan, the included rotary latches are made from zinc while the latch housings and hardware are made from durable stainless steel. Each vinyl-coated, stainless steel cable inside this kit has an impressive breaking strength of 1500 pounds. Installation is simple since instructions and a template are both included in this bolt-on kit. To top it off, this latch kit functions smoothly and has a safe working load limit of 525 pounds.
Features and Benefits:
- For 1948-1979 Stepside F-100s
- Replaces LH and RH tailgate latch assemblies
- Features vinyl-coated 1/8” stainless steel 7x19 cables
- Each cable has a breaking strength of 1500 lbs
- Safe working load limit of 525 lbs
- Stainless steel housings and hardware with zinc rotary latch
- Designed to operate smoothly
- Simple, bolt-on installation
- Instructions and template included
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Related Categories: F-100 Restomod, F-100 Tailgates & Tailgate Components
Installation Difficulty

Novice skill is required for this installation.










