diy pin job

[RDWII]

I purchased two sport covers for two replace the removable passenger rest. One is going to be the base for a flag mount, another is for lil dogger box for my 7lb Tinker (a blind chihuahua)

Both of the new ones came without pins. I went to the hardware store and bought replacement hinge pins, they were a good diameter. Chucked them up in a drill and laid a file on to eliminate the friction shoulder at the head. Cut to length, and cut some 1/4-20 threads for a thin nut. Thread lock, and done.

You will notice that the tabs are thicker on the original. Not a problem, but that means two different lengths. I wanted to use nylock nuts but they are wider than the clearance on the end of the latch.

I am miles from a dealer, and these were $2 each. seemed like a deal to me.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

YOUR PROJECT

DIY'ers ROCK :clap: :clap: :clap:...............Mike :bbq:

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree...

:agree: good job. Had to do a similar thing cause the oem pins have one way washers as both ends of the pin that tend to break and fall off....:banghead:

 

[JCWeatherman]

That's a sweet deal. Can't wait to see your finished creations.

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[JerryB]

Hi RDWII,

Re: diy pin job

Nice job. And I'm with BlueKnight911, DIY'ers rock.

For clearance problems you might have considered cotter pins; they do work nice in those tight situations.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[RDWII]

Hi RDWII,

Re: diy pin job

Nice job. And I'm with BlueKnight911, DIY'ers rock.

For clearance problems you might have considered cotter pins; they do work nice in those tight situations.

Jerry Baumchen

I thought about it, but didnt feel like breaking another tiny bit. I am hard on them, it seems, and may actually be out of them...:joke:

 

[Bfromla]

DIY'ers ROCK ...............Mike

That's a sweet deal. Can't wait to see your finished creations.

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:agree::thumbup::thumbup: I have idea for a sport rack will need some DIY like what you are doing as well

curious as to what size flag mount you are aiming for? Highway speed strength or parade?

 

[RDWII]

:agree::thumbup::thumbup: I have idea for a sport rack will need some DIY like what you are doing as well

curious as to what size flag mount you are aiming for? Highway speed strength or parade?

My flag is mounted on a two piece 1" pvc, with a threaded flange to assemble to standing "mode". Take it apart, and slide the top section down over an iron pipe mounted to the sport rack, pin through the bottom to hold it still.

I am reinforcing the sport rack with appleply (13 layers in 3/4") on both sides because the sport rack is aluminum, I believe. The ply will be cut to fit the interior of the inside, but full width on the outside. Pics later. Obviously, I havent tested it all yet, as its not done, but I believe it will do the job.

 

[Bfromla]

My flag is mounted on a two piece 1" pvc, with a threaded flange to assemble to standing "mode". Take it apart, and slide the top section down over an iron pipe mounted to the sport rack, pin through the bottom to hold it still.

I am reinforcing the sport rack with appleply (13 layers in 3/4") on both sides because the sport rack is aluminum, I believe. The ply will be cut to fit the interior of the inside, but full width on the outside. Pics later. Obviously, I havent tested it all yet, as its not done, but I believe it will do the job.

Sounds good looking forward to seeing pics & test report when ready.