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tower
05-08-2005, 09:04 PM
I just swapped my single tier for the double tier wraparound super duper whatever you call it grilleguard (not the newer SMA Heavy Duty, but the original double). In has a couple of hook shaped appendages, which enter the 2 outer slots of the main grille. I see where the fixing bolts and probably some spacer bushings should go, but the factory bolts look too short. I assume bushings are needed because I wouldn't think these arms are designed to be pushed over, but I don't really know.

If you know the sizes (diameters, thread pitches, bolt lengths, bushing sizes, etc.) please let me know. Parts guy? Klaus?

Otherwise, if there is some vital piece of info on this I am missing, please let me know. Heck, if you know anything about this, you know more than I do.

Thank you!

tower
05-08-2005, 09:04 PM
I just swapped my single tier for the double tier wraparound super duper whatever you call it grilleguard (not the newer SMA Heavy Duty, but the original double). In has a couple of hook shaped appendages, which enter the 2 outer slots of the main grille. I see where the fixing bolts and probably some spacer bushings should go, but the factory bolts look too short. I assume bushings are needed because I wouldn't think these arms are designed to be pushed over, but I don't really know.

If you know the sizes (diameters, thread pitches, bolt lengths, bushing sizes, etc.) please let me know. Parts guy? Klaus?

Otherwise, if there is some vital piece of info on this I am missing, please let me know. Heck, if you know anything about this, you know more than I do.

Thank you!

tower
05-08-2005, 09:51 PM
Got basic answer here.

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/6706011751/m/581103688/r/581103688#581103688

If you have specific sizes, I would still appreciate it. Thank you.

LasVegas
05-09-2005, 03:21 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If you have specific sizes, I would still appreciate it. Thank you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Washers work every time.

tower
05-09-2005, 04:28 AM
Right, Jonahs. But I will use a ferrule, bushing or bearing of some ilk before I stack up an inch's worth of washers.

PARAGON
05-09-2005, 12:15 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
Right, Jonahs. But I will use a ferrule, bushing or bearing of some ilk before I stack up an inch's worth of washers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Weld you a stack of washers together and you have a bushing. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Go to SMA's website and get a contact number and call them. They might ship the bushings and bolts to you or tell you what they are. They have been very helpful the 2 times I have had to call about a couple of items.

partsguy
05-09-2005, 12:18 PM
I'll get the sizes for the bolts and spacers
Give me a second.......

partsguy
05-09-2005, 12:40 PM
spacer 7/16 inside dia.
5/8 h
bolt m8x1.25x55
I may have a spacer or two looking for a new home.

tower
05-09-2005, 06:03 PM
Thank you, partsguy. I definitely have a home for a couple of spacers. How should I follow up with you?

partsguy
05-09-2005, 06:33 PM
PM me your address.And carful on the deathways!
(highways)