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Deleted account DD · 22-02-2009, 20:40

ps if anyone wants any pics, happy to oblige.

zippy656 · 22-02-2009, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

I've got a "Wildbri original" fitted and it is the mutts bits.

I'm interested in the 2x2 end caps though, where can we get them form?

ask Scot, i asked if he could do a cap. to stop it filling with dirt when off road.

PM him..

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 22-02-2009, 20:49

if its 2x2 then there are loads of slots available on the yank market, ebay etc.

cap would be handy cos will be first thing to hit/ground, forward plough eh?
still think of all that neck ache and ear ache from watchers trying to tell you
where 'van is!

Deleted account DD · 22-02-2009, 20:53

Thanks, not something I'm remotely familiar with, what would I be best searching under? "end cap" or do they have a fancy name like "steel tubing constructors end piece fitting"

zippy656 · 22-02-2009, 21:01

i think PM sot, hell tell you where from Im sure, he might even have some. Ive seen them in my local trailer centre.

Deleted account DD · 22-02-2009, 21:03

Thanks folks, I have actually been to diy stores looking but the only ones I could find was a 10 pack of shelving ends at some unbelievable price.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 22-02-2009, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

Thanks, not something I'm remotely familiar with, what would I be best searching under? "end cap" or do they have a fancy name like "steel tubing constructors end piece fitting"

'2" receiver HITCH' on flea bay, follow on down to international sellers most likely, tell us
more zippy you've seen em locally., or is it just local endcaps for local people....?

Deleted account DD · 22-02-2009, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

'2" receiver'

Cheers.....the word receiver would never have entered into it!!!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 22-02-2009, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

Cheers.....the word receiver would never have entered into it!!!

glad you received it then...ah england and america 2 countries divided by a language!

scott301004 · 22-02-2009, 22:10

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/black-plastic-...3A1|240%3A1318

I am getting worried about you lot, these caps will push in easy but might be a little tough to get back out

scott301004 · 22-02-2009, 22:16

in fact just ordered some for the bars so no need to panic over a plastic cap worth about £1.30

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 22-02-2009, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott301004

in fact just ordered some for the bars so no need to panic over a plastic cap worth about £1.30

Scott, you are a gent, can I ask if retaining pin will be just that with a clip or a bolt
and nut which I guess can be finger tight to secure slot in bar.

scott301004 · 22-02-2009, 22:24

Now then the situaton is if you use a bar and clip then you will have to drill a bigger hole in order to use a bar big enough to take a clip and will in effect reduce the steel left and weaken it. So I thought would be best to use an M10 bolt with a wing nut for ease

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 22-02-2009, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott301004

Now then the situaton is if you use a bar and clip then you will have to drill a bigger hole in order to use a bar big enough to take a clip and will in effect reduce the steel left and weaken it. So I thought would be best to use an M10 bolt with a wing nut for ease

sounds reasonable no point weaking steel for bigger bar then. as still needs to be set up
for shunting and if left on will be clearer and sturdier for it.

zippy656 · 22-02-2009, 22:34

tiz all looking good.

stif nuts might be a better bet, last thing you want is the bolt to drop out and you push the towhitch through the bumper.

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22-02-2009, 20:40	#31
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	ps if anyone wants any pics, happy to oblige.

22-02-2009, 20:53	#34
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Thanks, not something I'm remotely familiar with, what would I be best searching under? "end cap" or do they have a fancy name like "steel tubing constructors end piece fitting"

22-02-2009, 21:01	#35
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	i think PM sot, hell tell you where from Im sure, he might even have some. Ive seen them in my local trailer centre.

22-02-2009, 21:03	#36
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Thanks folks, I have actually been to diy stores looking but the only ones I could find was a 10 pack of shelving ends at some unbelievable price.

22-02-2009, 22:10	#40
scott301004 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burton on trent Vehicle: Range Rover DSE Posts: 242	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/black-plastic-...3A1\|240%3A1318 I am getting worried about you lot, these caps will push in easy but might be a little tough to get back out

22-02-2009, 22:16	#41
scott301004 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burton on trent Vehicle: Range Rover DSE Posts: 242	in fact just ordered some for the bars so no need to panic over a plastic cap worth about £1.30

22-02-2009, 22:24	#43
scott301004 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burton on trent Vehicle: Range Rover DSE Posts: 242	Now then the situaton is if you use a bar and clip then you will have to drill a bigger hole in order to use a bar big enough to take a clip and will in effect reduce the steel left and weaken it. So I thought would be best to use an M10 bolt with a wing nut for ease

22-02-2009, 22:34	#45
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	tiz all looking good. stif nuts might be a better bet, last thing you want is the bolt to drop out and you push the towhitch through the bumper.