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Old 07-18-2010, 02:42 PM   #1
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Default cotter pin d-ring/ shackle

ive seen them on a few rigs, just like to know a size they are, what size the screws your using to hold them on with is

im gonna make my own if i can find the right size cotter pins and such
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Old 07-18-2010, 02:48 PM   #2
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The thread is in here.I tried the steel cotter pins and I had a heck of a time even under the drill press,I would recommend the softer one made of aluminum,still strong enough but easier to drill through.
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Old 07-18-2010, 02:52 PM   #3
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here you go..... cheap shackles...
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Old 07-18-2010, 05:24 PM   #4
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thanks, but it doesnt have a size for them
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Old 07-18-2010, 05:53 PM   #5
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thanks, but it doesnt have a size for them
"Picked up some large cotter pins, cut them down, spread them apart just a bit...."

"Then drilled and tapped a 4-40 hole to use an allen head bolt..."

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Old 07-18-2010, 06:03 PM   #6
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yea 4-40 is pretty damn big for what im thinkin im just gonna have to get a cupple sizes and see what looks best
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Old 07-18-2010, 09:50 PM   #7
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Well if you figure the size from looking at them on his rig,here ya go







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Old 07-19-2010, 10:08 PM   #8
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I used some 1-1/4" pins. If you dig through the bin you can find some that are more round than others. I drilled a hole through both sides and bolted them on.
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Old 07-23-2010, 08:01 PM   #9
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I used 2" on my summit. I used a 16p framing nail to round it out and bent the straighter upright parts with pliers. Then I put a scrap of 1/4'' luan plywood between the straight parts and drilled my holes ,works great and very rugged
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Old 08-01-2010, 11:35 PM   #10
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I was reading in another thread were softer ones were used and laid on there side and hammered until they had a flat edge,made them look mare realistic and he said didn't take any time at all to do.
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