Locking latch for custom wheel carrier
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 07:12
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Johnny boy
Hi all Im in the final stages of finishing the rear bar Ive built for the cruiser and need to purchase a latch to do the job of holding shut the swing out arm for the wheel, I have been to a few 4B shops and they say that the Kmar latch is not available on its own ( without the carrier around $600) and they dont know where else to send me I have also been to a few shops like Nepean bolt master here in Penrith but they only have the small thread adjustable type which dont look like there going to do the job so do you guys have any suggestions as I want to get into it this weekend , hope to hear from you guys and thanx in advance for any advice .
Regards J.B.
Reply By: traveller2 - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 08:04
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 08:04
There is aplace at Wetherill
Park that sells all that type of stuff or you could try Formula Off Road at St Marys.
I'll try and remember the name of the mob at WP and repost, I bought
mine from them, they sell all the stuff for truck bodies
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Follow Up By: traveller2 - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 08:32
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 08:32
Brain awake now ;-)) Universal Engineers, Macnaughts or Nepean Boltmaster, the last one 'might' have them, the other two will.
Peter
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:38
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:38
Hi Peter , I cant get through to UE and Macnaughts dont seem to exist are they in wetherill prk or somewhere else ?? as I said before N.B.M dont have anything big enough .
Cheers J.B.
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Follow Up By: traveller2 - Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 08:07
Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 08:07
From what I can remember UE moved somewhere else and Macnaughts (not sure of the correct spelling) are in the same complex that UE used to be in. M's were run by a bloke who used to work for UE apparently. M's did have a website, i haven't bought anything from either of them for a few years now.
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Reply By: Rocky_QLD - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 08:56
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 08:56
This place should be able to help
www.selectrix.com.au/contact.htm
Regards
Rocky
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:32
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:32
Hi Rocky , I spoke to a fellow at this place a few minutes ago and he was a top bloke only lives a minute away from me but was unable to help :(
Thanx again it was worth a shot !
Cheers J.B.
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 09:14
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 09:14
J B
I posted 2 photo's of
mine and told you what brand of Caddy it was , now I have seen the same type of catch used on a semi Trailer tool box purchased from the manufacturer of my Caddy,
Doug
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:34
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:34
Hi Doug , mate I cant check out your rig pics it wont let me , is that where you have them posted or have I muffed up ?? as I would like to check yours out .
Cheers J.B.
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Reply By: Drew - Karratha - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 10:37
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 10:37
When I made
mine I bought an Opposite Lock heavy duty latch (wanted the Kaymar latch, but couldnt find one)
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:29
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 16:29
Hi Drew ,may I ask who you bought the latch off ?? as I callede Forular off road and they want $70 for there latch its called a spring clamp .. is that about right ??
Cheers J.B
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Follow Up By: Drew - Karratha - Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 10:14
Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 10:14
I bought
mine off Opposite Lock in
Karratha. I dont think it is called the spring clamp as there isnt any spring in it...('heavy duty latch' - maybe)
I cant remember how much it was but if I was to do it again I wouldnt get the same one (a bit too bulky) - although I suppose it hasnt let me down.....
If you send me your email I can email you a picture of what it looks like
Drew
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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 18:02
Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 18:02
Hi Drew , I just got off the phone with OL and they said it comes in 2 pieces and it would cost me $140 then I checked out how they look and yes I agree they are a bit bulky ,I also checked out TJMs and it was $52.80 and looked good yet because of the fact that there is no ring on hook system I was concerned that if the bearing on the swing arm ever had free play it might
jump up and down and the wheel may swing out ( OUCH!!) which made me choose (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) the formula off road latch as it looks strong and that will cost $70.00 so I'm going to pick it up tomorrow morning so I can start welding the arm on , I did check out a latch at Carousel trailers and was considering it but I think it may be a bit small for the job but the price was $22.00 and I had to just bite the bullet and hope I made the right choice with formulas , knowing my luck someone will post me and say OH YEAH that's the same one I bought for $20.00 but what can I do ?? thanx for all your and everyone else's help as it once again was critical in my decision .
Kind Regards John.
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