Gartrac 4 Link Boxes

[MK1_Oz]

Has anybody fitted these (Gartrac not other types)?

I am missing the 2 tubes that get welded into the chassis rail and wondered if anybody knows the dimensions (ID, OD, length) of these????????

[INBreplica]

Glenn P.M sent

[MK1_Oz]

OK, found out that this tube is 4.5" long, 2.0mm (14G) w/t (whatever that means???), and 3/8" i.d.

Next issue, does anybody have any tube this size or specifically know where I can obtain it?????????? I cannot see why the wall thickness cannot be greater providing the ID stays 3/8".

I have the full catalogue of my local steel supplier and they have nothing even close :(

[marty]

Where does the tube go?

[MK1_Oz]

They are 2 piece link boxes. In the Gartrac design, the lower bolt that holds the link arm/rod into the body box passes through the chassis rail before going into the body box. Sortta like...

[Mik Kay]

A peice of solid shaft with a hole drilled through the the centre would last longer than a piece of 2mm Wall Thickness tube.


Mik

[MK1_Oz]

I did think about that. I would need to get a local machine shop to do it cos I dont have a suitable 5" long drill bit :(

[Mik Kay]

If you have a descant pedestal drill and clamp the vice down firmly you could drill from either end. Them you only need a drill 2 1/2" long

Mik

[MK1_Oz]

i need to think outside the square more...hehe......ta