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Description
The Altman Easy Latch Kit for 1968–1972 Ford Trucks is the definitive bolt-on upgrade for "Bumpside" F-Series owners. Designed to replace aging and often unreliable factory hardware, this kit upgrades your truck to modern "bear jaw" technology. This allows your doors to close with a light, solid click rather than the aggressive slamming typical of vintage work trucks.
Precision Vehicle-Specific Design
Unlike universal latches that require extensive fabrication, this system is a direct-fit replacement engineered specifically for the 1968–1972 Ford truck door shell:
No Cutting or Welding: This is a true bolt-in kit. It utilizes factory mounting points, preserving the structural integrity of your doors and making the installation clean and reversible.
Full Hardware Integration: These latches are designed to work seamlessly with your original exterior handles, interior handles, and factory door lock cylinders.
Lock Rod Support: If your truck is equipped with interior lock rods, this kit is specifically designed to maintain that factory functionality, allowing for manual interior locking.
Industrial-Grade Construction
Case-Hardened Paws: The internal rotary claws are manufactured from high-strength steel, case-hardened and zinc-plated. This ensures they never bend or wear down, providing a secure, two-stage latching system.
Corrosion Protection: Every primary component is zinc-plated, providing a durable barrier against moisture and road salt that can accumulate inside the door shells.
Stainless Hardware: The kit includes high-strength stainless steel striker pins and washers, ensuring the most visible part of the latch remains rust-free and aesthetically clean.
What's in the Box?
This comprehensive kit provides everything needed to upgrade both the driver and passenger side doors:
Vehicle-specific bear-jaw rotary claw latches.
Stainless steel striker pins and striker plates.
All necessary mounting hardware.
Detailed instructions for a straightforward garage installation.
A Critical Safety Upgrade
Modern rotary claws provide a two-stage latching system that is significantly safer than the primitive single-stage latches found in 1968. They are designed to stay latched even under chassis flex or impact, providing much-needed peace of mind for you and your passengers.
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Refund Policy
We offer a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days from the date you receive your item to request a return.
Eligibility for Returns
To be eligible for a return, your item must be:
In the same condition as received
Unworn or unused
With original tags attached
In its original packaging
You must also provide a receipt or proof of purchase.
How to Start a Return
To initiate a return, please contact us at jonathon@hotrodhardware.com. Once your return request is approved, you will be provided with the return address and, if applicable, an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
Important: Items sent back without prior authorization will not be accepted.
If you have any questions regarding your return, feel free to contact us at the email above.
Damages and Issues
Please inspect your order upon delivery. If your item is defective, damaged, or if you received the wrong item, contact us immediately so we can evaluate the issue and resolve it promptly.
Exceptions / Non-Returnable Items
The following items are not eligible for return:
Custom or personalized products (including special orders)
Hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases
Sale items
Gift cards
If you are unsure whether your item qualifies, please contact us before initiating a return.
Exchanges
The fastest way to receive a replacement item is to return your original item (once approved) and place a new order separately.
Free Shipping Orders
Orders that qualified for free shipping are subject to deduction of the original outbound shipping cost if the item is returned.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will notify you regarding the approval status of your refund.
If approved:
Refunds will be issued to your original payment method
Any applicable restocking fees will be deducted
Original shipping charges (if applicable) will be deducted
Return shipping costs (if arranged by Hot Rod Hardware) will be deducted
Please note:
Payment processing fees (including PayPal, Amazon Pay, or other merchant fees) are non-refundable
It may take additional time for your bank or credit card provider to process and post the refund
