Pin to eye adaptors

Post by **walker** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:45 pm

If anyone has pin to eye adaptors on the vehicle, could you please tell me what thickness steel is used.

The local 4WD shop was getting a set in for me from BBM and guaranteed they would be here by today....but they are not, so I will have to make my own tomorrow

Post by **Loanrangie** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:19 pm

I would just use 6mm strap, bend and drill 3 holes.

Post by **walker** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:33 pm

I was thinking of using 6mm but I was not sure if it was strong enough. In the pic on the BBM website it looks like 8mm.

Post by **Michele** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:20 pm

I was interested as well.
8mm sounds more reassuring?
("if you don't know how to build it,build it big")

Post by **walker** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:17 pm

Well I only have some 6mm plate laying around at the moment so that will have to do for now, as I have to have it ready for a trip on Saturday.

I will then make a proper pair using a thicker guage next week. I will have to make it again anyway as I should use high tensile bolts but I am only going to be able to get the normal ones at Bunnings tomorrow.

Post by **bundyrum4x4** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:34 pm

Walker

I will be at work tomorrow, if you are in trouble give me a call.

Sure we can find something we can use

Greg

Post by **walker** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:07 am

Thanks.

What are you doing working on Easter Friday Greg.

Do you think 6mm will be too small/thin?

Post by **Michele** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:10 am

How thick could this be?

Post by **walker** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:25 am

That looks like 6mm. I guess it depends what sort of steel it is also. I have no idea what sort of stresses are on the shock mount.

Another question while I am on this subject. In that photo the pin that goes through the eye looks like it is only about 12mm (1/2inch) but the hole in the eye of the shock I have is 18mm. I was just going to buy a 5/8 bolt. How doe it work with the BBM kit? Are you meant to sleeve inside the eye or use a different bush?

Post by **Michele** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:52 am

Piccie shows a Rovertym adaptor,said "hd cold rolled steel "...?

Just drill a 18mm then and buy the suitable bolt.
Are the bush supposed to be sleeved?
(I think not..?)

P.S.
What does BBM stand for?

Post by **walker** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:57 am

Big Balls Motorsport

http://www.bbmotorsports.com.au/category276_1.htm

Post by **takearidewifme** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:36 pm

why not just go to autobarn or supercheap and buy trailer spring mount brackets.. they ar only a couple of bucks and some hightensile bolts to suite... they are folded and drilled all you have to do is drill 1 hole in the end for the pin / high tensile bolt and away you go.....EASY and best of all CCHHEEAAPP...

Website · Post by **cooter** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:47 pm

mine are 8mm

Post by **walker** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:47 pm

Thanks everyone. I made up the brackets last Friday. I found some 8mm plate lying around the shed which was perfect.

Post by **Michele** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:17 pm

Post piccies?

Post by **walker** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:54 pm

OK, soon. Need to wait till the weekend.

Post by **Michele** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:37 pm

I'll do!

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