axle stand pin
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axle stand pin
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?
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Re: axle stand pin
Well two of my stands have been running with head studs for pins since oh the 80's I guess,
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Re: axle stand pin
Yep, M10 HT bolt/nut in one of mine as well.
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Re: axle stand pin
Thanks, I'll use a bolt then (assuming neither of you has had a van fall on your head).
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Re: axle stand pin
Make sure it's a high tensile bolt as they don't sheer.
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Re: axle stand pin
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.
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Re: axle stand pin
one of mine has had a old bolt in for years.... never fell on me yet.......
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Re: axle stand pin
good, weve now slumpt to a screwdriver, anyone using a 6" nail
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Re: axle stand pin
I've got a 10" nail in my toolbox that does all sorts of clever things.metalmick8y wrote:good, weve now slumpt to a screwdriver, anyone using a 6" nail
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Re: axle stand pin
I have a HB pencil in my tool box, would that work??