axle stand pin

Post by **rainman** » 27 Sep 2010, 09:32

I've gone and lost one of the pins from my axle stand. Does this mean I now have to buy another pair or would it be safe to use something, like maybe a bolt or such like, in place of the missing pin?

Post by **Plasticman** » 27 Sep 2010, 09:41

Well two of my stands have been running with head studs for pins since oh the 80's I guess,
mike

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 27 Sep 2010, 09:56

Yep, M10 HT bolt/nut in one of mine as well.

Post by **rainman** » 27 Sep 2010, 10:00

Thanks, I'll use a bolt then (assuming neither of you has had a van fall on your head).

Post by **TeamSid** » 27 Sep 2010, 10:39

Make sure it's a high tensile bolt as they don't sheer.

Post by **Red Westie** » 27 Sep 2010, 10:47

In truth, the sheer strength of even 10mm mild steel bar would far exceed the axles stands SWL (safe working load) but HT head bolts or similar seem to be the favourate replacement for lost pins.

Martin

Post by **Mocki** » 27 Sep 2010, 11:55

one of mine has had a old bolt in for years.... never fell on me yet.......

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 27 Sep 2010, 12:22

Got an old screwdriver in one of mine.

Post by **Plasticman** » 27 Sep 2010, 13:06

good, weve now slumpt to a screwdriver, anyone using a 6" nail
mike

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 27 Sep 2010, 13:20

metalmick8y wrote:good, weve now slumpt to a screwdriver, anyone using a 6" nail
mike

I've got a 10" nail in my toolbox that does all sorts of clever things.

Post by **spet25** » 27 Sep 2010, 16:15

I have a HB pencil in my tool box, would that work??

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