Amtech top install - windshield latches?

[badgerd]

Working on installing a Amtech Legacy 4 top and am trying to find the windshield latches for it. Calls and emails to Amtech go unanswered, Kascar shows stock but doesn’t have any. I’m now looking for an alternative to the “factory” draw latches. Anyone find an alternative?

Thanks!


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[Coug]

I ran my top for half a year without the latches, but mine was the mid height top so a little stiffer overall.

it shouldn't take much movement to hold it down, so you're mostly going for strength of the latch, if that makes sense.
But any type of latch should work. I suppose they just went with latches instead of a plate or something to let it shift around a little.

 

[Coug]

This is the version I used. As you can see a little different, but more strength for that portion.

 

[Mogman]

I purchased mine directly from Amtech, might try giving them a call, I looked around and did not find any others I wanted to try

 

[Milcommoguy]

Close but maybe no cigar, CAMO

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/32811929

or https://spep.com/product-category/products/latches/draw/

 

[jkcondrey]

I used some cam latches I bought off amazon. If I remember correctly, was adjustable with the long arm able to swivel in the pivot so you make them fit about anything. Not military of course, but did the trick. I used regular rivets to hold them to the window frame and screws for the top itself. The top has wood inside the fiberglass at the mounting locations.

Accessbuy 100Kg 220lbs Holding Capacity Toggle Latch Clamp 4001 (5 Pack) - - Amazon.com

 

[badgerd]

Close but maybe no cigar, CAMO

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/32811929

or https://spep.com/product-category/products/latches/draw/

I was looking at the MSC ones as a substitute since Amtech is fantastic at replying to email or answering the phone.

 

[kzeyus]

The MSC ones above look VERY similar to the ones that came with my helmet top

 

[wheelspinner]

Find someone parting an air drop LMTV cab. Those look to be just what you need

 

[Mogman]

The MSC ones above look VERY similar to the ones that came with my helmet top

Yes it does, only the original is about 2" wide, if it were me and I could not get the OEM latches I would purchase 4 of these, the more the merrier

 

[badgerd]

So, the MSC option is a failure. They’re WAY too small. The hunt continues…

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[badgerd]

I was able to order the original latches from McClarin Plastics today. They’ll quote almost any part, just have to ask. The contact for quotes is Steve Mikes smikes@mcclarinplastics.com

I had emailed them before, same email, but now they respond very quickly with a quote and the order processing people are good.

$113.06 shipped is a little high for what they are, but at least they’re the right ones.

Hope anyone else looking is able to get the parts they need!


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[Milcommoguy]

Show us what you got for $113.06

We like pictures, CAMO

 

[Coug]

One other catch that might work; the one for the pioneer tool tray.
I just went out and measured one I have on the wall, it looks to be about 4 to 4.5 inches (adjustable) from the bolt holes for the mounting base to the hook on the end in the closed position.

Catch, Clamping Pioneer Tool Rack / TOW Missle

Real4WD - 12340628 - Catch, Clamping Pioneer Tool Rack / TOW Missle 5340012065040, NSN 5340-01-206-5040

real4wd.com

a pair of them run about $50 shipped.


edit: they also have a lock mechanism so they won't pop open on you if something shifts.

 

[badgerd]

Show us what you got for $113.06

We like pictures, CAMO

View attachment 842596

As soon as they come in, and I get home from travel I’ll send pics!


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