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| | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 255 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 255 | I'm working on the doors of my 50 3800 today and notice that the passenger side latch is shot. It looks repairable but with new latch prices around $35.00 replacing might be the easier route.
I noticed on Carter's site he sells latches for 52-55 doors. Is there a dramatic difference between the 52-55 latches and the 49-51 latches? Do the newer latches work better? I'm assuming the strike plate is different but those are cheap. Easy swap? Or am I opening a can of worms that will stink-up the garage?
Thanks - Bruce | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
The 47-51 latches work with turn-down exterior handles - the 52-55 latches work with the push-button exterior handles.
I have found that it is a good idea to replace the latches and catches as a pair, at the same time - they match each other better than a new piece matching an old piece.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 255 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 255 | Ah. Well I prefer the turn-down exterior handles better than the push-buttons. Sounds like I might have to make a run to my local junk yard. They're getting to know me too well over there.
Thanks for the info Tim.
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