Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle

Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle

$38.00
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Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
  • Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
  • Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
  • Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
  • Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
Sliding Door Latch Full Rebuild Bundle
Product: SDL-REBUILD-BNDL
Works With: 1986-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Low Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
$38.00

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If your sliding door doesn't latch well, it can pop open at the most inopportune time like any time you're driving down the road! This can be dangerous at best... deadly at worst. We've found that this issue can usually be remedied by replacing the two internal latch springs (and giving the latch a good cleaning/greasing at the same time!). Our Sliding Door Latch Spring Replacement Kit might do just the trick and get your latch back in the game.

But that's only part of the story. Over the 30+ years these latches have been in service, the internal mechanisms can often start to wear down, worsening the situation further. If the locking catches on your sliding door latch are worn and the teeth no longer engage it's time for a full latch rebuild and replacement of those internal parts!

Features: This bundle combines our Sliding Door Latch Spring Replacement Kit, with new GoWesty-designed locking catches and mounting posts. Together these parts deliver everything you need to completely overhaul your sliding door latch. When designing this comprehensive product, we took the time to address key failure points in the original design, and improve overall reliability. We've also included two brand new stainless steel springs and allen-head bolts, which are way easier to install/uninstall than the original prone-to-stripping Phillips head bolts.

Fits: Some 1985*, and all 1986-91 Vanagon. This product is intended for use on left-hand drive (LHD) Vanagon. For right-hand drive (RHD) application, your existing springs must be re-used. If your springs are still intact, this kit will work for you!

*If your outside door handle measures 5.75" from the middle of the key hole to end this will fit your van.

We highly recommend purchasing a can of HHS-PLUS Spray Grease for the installation.
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Justin T.
Amazing fix!

I've had the problem of my slider door not closing all the way. It's been getting worse over time. I've tried to play with the adjustments to see if I could make it work, it finally broke down and found some help to pull the slider off. That was the hardest part. Second hardest part was getting the latch off the door. It took some PB Blaster amd a torch to loosen the screws. I had to drill the posts off with a 3/8 bit, per the instructions. Reassembly was straight forward with pictures taken at disassembly. I took the opportunity to clean up all the roller bearings. I absolutely can't believe how the door latches and unlatches now!

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Mike P.
Mike

Easy rebuild, works great!

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Anonymous

Fixed my door latch perfectly. Great quality.

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Brad W.

The video was quite helpful and instal took about an hour. Now to drive over some bumpy roads to see if door stays shut.

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Jeffrey T.

After installation, every bump I drove over caused the Sliding door to pop open. The door was still closed but the rear failed. Had to go back to the original part that was taken out just to make sure I had the safety of not having the door open.

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Michael A.

Door work great now. Instructions were clear and easy.

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Kurt K.
fixed!

I was skeptical that this kit would work - the arms in my old latch assembly looked ok, but I could not make it catch the pin with the second tooth regardless of what I adjusted. I assumed the problem was my weatherstripping, but gave this rebuild a try anyway. And it worked! and the door is aligned perfectly. Many thanks to the Los Osos crew for doing the design work and making this available to us.
...What also is nice is having Allen-head screws instead of the original phillips version. I'd only caution that these can be torqued way more than you could ever torque the old screws, so don't go nuts there..

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Steven

Bought as a gift for That Baldwin Life since theirs broke while they were here in Alaska.

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Daniel H.
Much needed upgrade

Fixed the door popping open. I still filed one of the hooks to be a bit more aggressive but glad to have fresh hardware.

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Jeff D.
slider door latch rebuild.

I bought this kit when I purchased the slider door bearing kit. I did watch the video on how to repair, however my door latch was still serviceable and in good condition. Those parts are in my Vanagon repair box should I need them in the future. R/Jeff

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ERIK S.
Confidence!

No more highway mishaps! Keeps it shut and secure.

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Nathan L.
Easy

First tried the springs didn't fix my issue the latch was too worn out. This fixed the issue of my door popping open while driving

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Lewis W.
Problem Solved!

Game changer! I kept disassembling my latch and tightening the spring ... finally had enough and ordered this! It is a game changer and no issues since. Do it now!

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Caylen V.
Door Latch Kit

Used the kit in our first DIY project on our “new” 86 westy. The door started popping open soon after we bought it, so that meant no driving around. Was easy to install with guidance from the video available on gowesty. Had a lot of fun working on it, and the latch works well so far. Parts came up to Toronto pretty quickly.

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Steve W.
Closing time!

My latch had trouble catching. This solved it.