(1958-66) Billet Fleetside Tailgate Latch Set

These billet latches allow you to eliminate your old clangy chains. No more scratching your paint job or beautiful patina. These utilize the original chain mounting points both on the tailgate and on the bed end cap. You will need to re-tap the bed hole to 1/2-13 threads and drill the hole on the tailgate tab out to 1/2”. That’s it! Then bolt these bad boys on for a stylish look. The kit comes with some trick stainless hardware which is what helps make this a clean install. The push button pins are stainless as are the 1/2-13 receptacles. The billet aluminum latches swing out of the way on a 316 stainless steel shoulder bolt with pre-installed threaded insert. Available in raw billet aluminum for now (no measurable machining marks) basically they are smooth but look really cool. Sold as a matching pair.