Anyone familiar with this slant back part - Flush Latch 1 Cargo Hatch Humvee Slant Back Latch Handle

[Gamble]

"This listing is for ONE Flush Latch PN 34-4974-51x NSN 5340-01-259-8600 This is the Latch for the Cargo Hatch on all of the Slant Backs for all of the models of the Humvee that have a Slant Back Roof.


This handle is unique to all others in that it is a locking handle with 2 keys included. No other handles have a keyed lock."

Curious if anyone has any experience with this.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

I'm not sure why you would need a keyed lock there. Mine opens and locks from the inside. Why would you want to open it from the outside? ; it would be tough.

 

[TOBASH]

I own a slantback. I bought and installed one. It works fine for easy lockable access from outside the vehicle. You need to purchase or fabricate a backing plate.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

I own a slantback. I bought and installed one. It works fine for easy lockable access from outside the vehicle. You need to purchase or fabricate a backing plate.

Tobash
Can you verify that this replaces the front or rear latch? If front, then you have to cut the outer skin.

 

[TOBASH]

This is just a bolt in option

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

This is just a bolt in option

So are you saying that your forward hatch can be opened from the outside from the factory? Mine is only accessible from the inside.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

See, no forward latch.

 

[Gamble]

I believe this is for the rear hatch. As Tobash mentioned its good to keep the hatch locked from the outside.