Kaymar wheel carrier
Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 19:20
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Louie the fly
How do you get the wheel carrier off the Kaymar rear bar? It's one of those swing away to the left ones (on a 4Runner). I need to take it off to get it sandblasted and powder coated as it is starting to rust under the powder coat.
Thanks
Reply By: Member - Tim - Stratford (VIC) - Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 19:26
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 19:26
Louie,
Remove spare whell and anything else to reduce weight.
Prise the dust cap off the top of the pivot point, remove the split pin and undo nut. The carrier will lift away, vertically, with some gentle tapping with a rubber mallet.
Installation is the reverse but make sure you grease all bearings and shaft.
Tim
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly - Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 19:51
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 19:51
Thanks for the info Tim. Unfortunately, after close inspection,
mine does come apart like that. I was starting to think about giving it away for tonight then I grabbed a rag and cleaned ALL the crap off. Turns out there is a countersunk socket head screw in the bottom of the pivot shaft that holds a thick washer in place. Remove screw and bingo.
Now to the sandblasters.
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly - Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 21:54
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 21:54
Was meant to say doesn't come apart like that.
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Reply By: Camoco - Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 21:44
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 21:44
Don't forget to get a corrosion protection coat from the powder coaters before the top coat as powder coating is not
water proof (unlike paint protection).
Powder coaters usually have this facility but often overlook mentioning it (possibly in the hope of repeat/return business?)
That is perhaps why yours is showing signs of rust. (ie: no pretreatment).
I now use powder coating only as a decorative finish and only when the customer really wants it. It does look good and is hard wearing if prepared and applied
well.
Also, the powder coaters should be able to do the entire job for you (blasting, protection, powdercoat finish).
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly - Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 21:48
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 21:48
Sounds like maybe you're in the business. Can you powdercoat over zinc plating? I have some bits off tomorrow for plating. If so, maybe I should get the frame blasted, zince plated then powder coated.
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