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Source For OEM drawer latch?

Most of our kitchen drawers have the original spring steel latch at the bottom center of the drawer face.  The ones you just lift up slightly to open drawer - lock automatically when you close the drawer.  One of ours broke, and I would like to replace, but having a hard time finding a source.  I have tried every Google search I can think of - no luck.  Anyone ever found a source for these simple, effective little devices?

PS:  Yes, I know there lots of other kinds of drawer locks, many of which work well.  But I have always liked the way these spring latches work, and they have (up till this one broke) done the job fine, so would like to continue to use them.  Just need a source.  Thanks for any hints!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Source For OEM drawer latch?

Reply #1 –
Chuck, when I get home next week I will look in my parts box.  I have replaced five of these now on kitchen drawers where I have gone to self closing slides and a grab catch like FT used on many of the vertical doors.  I never throw anything away so they are probably out there. Send me a PM with an address.  I'll donate a couple to the cause.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Source For OEM drawer latch?

Reply #2 –
If Roger doesn't have one, FOT parts dept does. 

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Source For OEM drawer latch?

Reply #3 –
Thanks for the replies!

Rich, I figured FOT might have them, but also thought they might be available from some source on eBay or Amazon...

Roger, thanks for the generous offer!  PM sent.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Source For OEM drawer latch?

Reply #4 –
Rich, FOT has them and they are not expensive. There are two versions, one short and one long. I got two of each and the shipping cost more than the parts. Good luck.
Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!
 

Re: Source For OEM drawer latch?

Reply #5 –
I always thought that Foretravel made them and that they were unique to Foretravel.  Does anyone know if Foretravel buys the bent spring steel latches?