Quik-Latch QL-38 Series Hood Pin Kits ~ Pair

QL-38 Low-Profile Series Hood Pins

PLEASE NOTE: The retaining plate is now a hex shape to make it easier for the customer to tighten.

The Quik-Latch Low-Profile 38 Series is our medium sized latch. This makes the perfect latch for smaller hoods, decklids or wherever the strength and convenience of our push latch system is needed.

The newest in hood pin offerings from Quik-Latch! Based on customer feedback and multiple requests, a push button hood pin kit that is sized and priced directly between the QL-25 series Mini Quik-Latches and the larger full size QL-50 series hood pin kits is now available!  Quick Latch

Designed with the import performance market in mind, the QL-38 series hood pin kits deliver the same push button function that you've come to expect from Quik-Latch Products while retaining serious holding ability that is required of hood pins.  The reduced physical presence of the 38 series hood pin kits ensures a clean and unassuming look that will blend in with your overall build. 

You've spent thousands upgrading your car's mechanicals, electrical, body and paint.  Why install a hood pin made of substandard materials that could rust after just a few years?  Go with Quik-Latch hood pins and make the finishing touch to your project car representative of the pride you have in your ride!

Specifications:

Materials 6061 T6 Aluminium / 303 Stainless Steel

Holding Force: 500lbs per latch

Weight: 3.2 ounces

Height: .875 inch (22mm) 

Height Below Mounting Flange: .750 inch (19mm)

OD of the latch mounting flange:  1.75 inch (44.5mm)

Thread size of latch body: 1 1/8 x 24 UNEF

Hole size required to mount latch: 1.25 inch (32mm)

Pin dimensions: 3/8" ball with 3/8 x 24 thread

Retaining Ring: 1.50 inch (38mm) OD x .25 inch (6.4) thickness

Minimum distance from top of mounting surface to mounting point: 1.125 inch  (28.50 mm)

Maximum distance from top of mounting surface to mounting point: 3.50 inch (88 mm)

Maximum mounting angle: 18 degrees

Distance needed to engage pin into latch: .687 inch (17.5mm)

Above is a comparison photo of the the 3 different series of Quik-Latches available.  From left to right is the QL-25 series, QL-38 series non-lockable, QL-38L series lockable, QL-50 series non-lockable, QL-50L series lockable

Disclaimer:         

All vehicles that Quik-Latch are installed on must have the Factory or other safety catch. Failure to have safety latch may cause hood to come up while driving. Before driving vehicle make sure that button is flush with the body to insure that latch is in the engaged position.

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