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Dash compartment latch

May 07, 2014, 10:45:23 pm

In a hurry today I slammed the large curved door of the under dash compartment and the male portion of the latch broke off.  See pics below.  Does anyone know if I can get a replacement at FOT or do I need to look elsewhere?

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Re: Dash compartment latch

Reply #1 – May 07, 2014, 11:04:24 pm

I like rockers

Safe Push Touch Latches-Select size and color - Rockler Woodworking Tools

Amazon may have at better deal...you will have to buy both parts but shipping will be as much as one latch

buy a spare at least....check - is your close slider latched the same way?

More spares purchased if it is....

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Re: Dash compartment latch

Reply #2 – May 08, 2014, 10:50:40 am

Thanks Tim.  that's the latch and I will buy a couple. 

Our bedroom closet slide locks with a different design.  It is a just set of ball and sockets on each slider door opening.  No mechanical latching mechanism involved.

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Re: Dash compartment latch

Reply #3 – May 08, 2014, 12:10:16 pm

Hi Mark,
  You can look at McMaster-Carr. They have many latches to choose from. Push-to-Open Grab Latches are one of the styles they offer. Very reasonable pricing. Quick shipping. Mcmastercarr.com
Raymond

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Re: Dash compartment latch

Reply #4 – May 08, 2014, 03:02:20 pm

Will check it out - thanks Raymond.

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