H3T Keyless entry for Snugtop Slant Back

[2010H3TAlpha]

Two of my friends just had keyless entry installed in their new canopies. The feature is really convenient, and I'd like to explore this for my canopy. Has anyone else tried this yet?

 

[Alpha X]

I haven't tried this, but you may want to see what options Pop & Lock has to offer. They have some power tailgate locks for GM trucks that you might be able to adapt and use for this purpose. The kits have an actuator and wiring. See the kits for Colorado or Silverado for the same year as your T.

http://www.popandlock.net/power-tailgate-lock/chevy-gmc-power

 

[2010H3TAlpha]

Thanks, you read my mind. I'm going to pick one up to play around with, and I'll report back with my findings.

 

[Traxx]

I had wondered about using an aftermarket security system with some actuators combined with stronger struts to auto open the slantback and tailgate when I had one, but then I sold the slantback.

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

stronger struts

The lower rivet-ball-studs will break...just saying. Still waiting to hear about replacements.

 

[Traxx]

You should be able to get those without hassle, Every manufacturer uses them on hoods and hatches these days. I had put 300lb struts on the slantback because I had bikes on it and mine held up fine.

The lower rivet-ball-studs will break...just saying. Still waiting to hear about replacements.

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

on hoods and hatches

Hood lifts on the H3/H3T use bolt-ball-stud. SUV's, hatch-backs and DeeZee Tailgate Assists use a plate-ball-stud. This is a rivet-ball-stud. And about the only place you'll find rivet-ball-studs is...in jewelry or fashion. Etsy shows up when you google for it. I'll be getting ads for freaking bedazzlers for weeks.

It's a 10mm ball stud with a ~10mm standoff slag fastened to the stay arm by a 6mm rivet.

I've asked 'a dealer' (an actual cap manufacturer) about them...to ask SnugTop about them...but they take weeks to get back to me. Maybe I'll try an American dealer.

Closest so far isn't a rivet style. The additional +8mm standoff could be a problem: https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/bc-ball-stud-10mm-3-8-hi-rise-m6-x-1-00-thread/ Not to mention the addition of a bolt and nut on the opposite side of the stay arm...

 

[Alpha X]

Check out the ball studs and mounting brackets on McMaster-Carr:
https://www.mcmaster.com/ball-studs

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

Thanks, sent them picture and specs. Asked what they would call it. Like others their site only shows bolt and plate type mounts.