88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 4:46 pm
I have a question about two V-shaped brackets that are riveted to the bottom side of cross member #5. What are they for?
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88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
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Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 5:32 pm
They keep the spare tire in position.
Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 5:51 pm
Thank you Bob. That makes sense. Does it touch down on the rim or the tire?
Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 6:45 pm
Those are wheel stops (AA-1474). The wheel presses against the stops and act as anti-rattlers. See https://aafords.com/aa-chassis/aa-1400-carriers/#wcubuf
Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 7:35 pm
Once again, thank you Neil!
Anyone out there have a non-bent AA-1470-B rear hing bolt and nut assembly?
Scott
Anyone out there have a non-bent AA-1470-B rear hing bolt and nut assembly?
Scott
Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 7:51 pm
Finding a replacement will be difficult. Best to heat and straighten what you have.
Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 14th, 2020, 8:10 pm
The bolt is not correct.
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Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 21st, 2020, 1:36 pm
Oh no! Anyone have the swing bolt for the AA-1470-B rear hinge or dimensions so I can have one made?
Re: 88-A Platform Style-d3, Cross Member #5, V-Bracket
Posted: March 21st, 2020, 7:10 pm
I just made my own using an eye bolt I got from McMaster-Carr. Welded the stop on it and turned it down, rusted it and it was good to go!
Jeff
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