Slim-Line Door Latch Design — Compact bear jaw latch engineered specifically for smaller car door shells where space is limited, making it ideal for hot rods and custom builds., Two-Stage Safety Mechanism — Heavy-duty steel construction with a modern two-stage latch provides secure door retention and dependable operation., Right-Side Configuration — Designed for right-hand door use and compatible with standard or opposite-side installation for suicide door applications., Flexible Installation Options — Installs directly into steel or fiberglass doors and works with rod-style or cable-style door release mechanisms., Universal Fit Versatility — Suitable for street rods, shaved-handle builds, and custom projects, with optional kits available that include striker pins and cage nuts. Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw Right Car Door Latch Sku # 91052862-R Mfr. Part # 91052862-R Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Each Details
- Slim-Line size bear jaw latch works well for vehicles with smaller car door shells
- Adds safety and reliability to your hot rod or street rod car door
- Works with both rod and cable release door handle mechanisms
- Can be used for standard or suicide door style installations
- Additional bear jaw door latches can be used as trunk/rumble seat lid latch
- Works with steel and fiberglass door shells
- Installs directly into car door shell or use with optional mounting plates
- Sold individually in left or ride side latch, or as a kit with striker pins and cage nuts included
- Zinc plated for corrosion resistance
- Works with shaved door handle systems
- Mounting hardware not included (mounting holes take a ¼-20 fastener)
Modern Safety for Your Hot Rod or Street Rod
Most domestic pre-war vehicles utilized a car door latch mechanism very similar to what you would find on your bedroom door. A tapered spring-loaded car door latch bolt that when the door is closed, simply slips over a striker plate tongue and seats in a depression or groove. This design certainly works well for your bedroom door, but is not the best for a moving automobile, especially one that has been vastly updated decades later with better suspension, more horsepower, and so on that can really push the car to its limits. Occupants need to be secured (use those seatbelts!) and just as importantly, the doors need to stay closed during hard cornering or worst case a collision that involves a rollover. Enter the modern automobile “bear claw” car door latch that rotates and locks around a robust striker pin or “Nader pin.” This style of modern door latch has been used in new vehicles since the early 1960s and hot rodders have been retrofitting them to early hot rods and street rods ever since. Today, Speedway Motors makes this process easier with its Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw car door latches.
Strength and Security You Can Count On
Our Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw latch is designed for vehicles with smaller doors, such as ’32-’34 Ford and similar model cars and trucks and with thin doors and limited mounting room. Do not worry if you are considering a bear jaw latch conversion for your “Fat Fender” ride or other ’40s or ’50s vehicle with a larger door profile, as we offer a larger Universal Universal Standard Bear Jaw Door Latch car door latch to fit a wide selection of larger door profiles. Our latches are constructed of zinc-plated steel body with all steel internals for long life and feature a two-stage latch mechanism just like a modern door latch for increased safety and strength with great holding power.
Works with Any Door—Steel or Fiberglass
Our Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw door latches can be actuated via linkage rod or cable and require fitting to your door shell. We do offer Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw Door Latch Mounting Plates to make the job easier. The door latch plate features pre-cut openings and mounting holes and can be welded into steel doors or bonded into fiberglass doors. The car door latch bodies feature three .26-inch through mounting holes that accept 1/4-20 mounting fasteners. Depending upon door to jamb fitment a button-head fastener may be your best solution. Overall length of the fastener will be determined by your door and inner structure thickness plus the thickness of the latch assembly and door latch plate (if used). Lock nuts are recommended to secure the latch as well.
We offer additional door latch parts to aid your latch conversion, including the correct size Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw Door Latch Striker Pins for the door jambs and Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw Door Latch Cage Nuts for mounting and adjusting the striker pins for best door fitment. Alternatively, you can select the kit option from the above drop-down selection, which includes the correct striker pins and cage nuts with the door latches. We also offer a complete Slim-Line Bear Jaw Universal Slim-Line Bear Jaw Complete Door Latch Kit that includes left and right latches, two striker pins, two cage nut plates, and two latch mounting plates for a complete installation solution.
Due to the universal fit nature of these car door latches and door latch parts, modifications to your door shell, inner structure, and door jamb will be required to convert to these Bear Jaw latches, but the additional safety is certainly worth it in our opinion. These latches are perfect for builds with shaved door handles or to convert to suicide doors (left latch installed in right door, and right latch installed in left door). Add a pair to your project today and ride safely the next time you hit the road!
Specs MFG. Part # 91052862-R Overall Length 3.88" Overall Width 1.27" Overall Thickness .88" Centerline of Holes 1.50" Arm Length 1.25" Material Type Steel Finish Zinc Plated Sold in Quantity Each Notes Select left latch, right latch or kit Reviews Great quality and great service Rated by Wild Bill on November 21, 2025
Summary: Good quality parts and the fit is perfect
Yes, I recommend this product.
Excellent quality and a fair price Rated by Wyomingjy on November 01, 2025
Summary: Very nice welds. The fit and finish of this tank is excellent.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Did the trick Rated by DA on September 30, 2025
Summary: Worked on passenger door
Yes, I recommend this product.
Perfect for fiberglass doors Rated by Robert on January 10, 2025
Summary: Small, lightweight, and works well for raceweight doors.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Perfect fit and function Rated by Old Engine Guy on December 24, 2024
Summary: Fit nicely in my '33 Willys gasser build. Needed a smaller latch as the door is narrow - similar to Ford Model A.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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