Safe load rating for gu smart bar??
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:09 pm
ok so my poor patrols got a plastic bull bar..must admit though it suits it!
now iv made up a set of front "H" racks for it. Iv made brackets up which have been welded to square tubing so the racks can be pulled out.The brackets have been bolted to the bolt holes which have been cast in the bull bar.
Now not having the smartbar "manual" im unsure on how much down force can be exhurted on the thread castings before the pull out..
I dont plan on putting any stupid amout of weight on them but it would be good to know! in past experiences iv had around 350-400 odd kg on 2 rino racks before.. and thev held up fine! so much for the 50kg safe work load..lol
any help would be appreciated
cheers
now iv made up a set of front "H" racks for it. Iv made brackets up which have been welded to square tubing so the racks can be pulled out.The brackets have been bolted to the bolt holes which have been cast in the bull bar.
Now not having the smartbar "manual" im unsure on how much down force can be exhurted on the thread castings before the pull out..
I dont plan on putting any stupid amout of weight on them but it would be good to know! in past experiences iv had around 350-400 odd kg on 2 rino racks before.. and thev held up fine! so much for the 50kg safe work load..lol
any help would be appreciated
cheers