[mike65072]

I tend to worry about things falling off my UTVs because of the vibration and rough trails/rodes I ride. The knobs that tighten down the standard brush guard looked like they might possibily loosen up and fall off. I found a similar knob in McMaster-Carr that had a longer threaded shaft. After tightening the knob I now have about 3/8" of threaded shaft sticking out that I ran a lock nut onto. I can now loosen and tighten the knob and now worry that it will fall out (even If I forget to tighten it...which I've done)

Here's a pic of the standard knob and the replacement.

The part number for the knob is McMaster-Carr 2776K25(Fiber-Filled Polypro Comfort-Grip 3-ARM Knob, 5/16"-18 X 1" Threaded Stud, 1.77" Diameter). They cost $2.44 each and have soft feel to them.

 

[carnivore]

Good info.

 

[Wareagle]

I got tired of mine being a pain to screw in, so I removed and used some pins. Now it is much easier to remove and replace. I used a wire that attached to a bolt to keep from losing !

 

[Pops]

Good idea, I messed up my threads long time ago and ended up drilling the hole out and installed pins indtead of the bolts also.

 

[Ran]

I've never had problems with mine vibrating loose, but that's still a good idea.

 

[commanderjjones]

I use mine like a battering ram to plow through saplings when the trail is blocked....so now it's a little loose. Probably gonna end up drilling it out to a slightly larger size and use some pins or a bigger bolt.

 

[Wareagle]

The pins I used were small enough that I didn't have to drill out holes.

 

[Lip]

I drilled the threads and used detent pins. I got the idea on PRCForum. Here's a link to the style of pins I'm talking about.

http://www.thomasnet.com/catalognav...tegory/ring-detent-pins&prodpos=1&searchpos=1

 

[toymvr]

I used Ball-Lok Quick Release Pins Stainless Steel from West Marine & A Safety wire. Makes for Quick Removal.



http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...1/539/0/0/pins/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0

 

[denny]

thanks for the info!!!!

 

[RSQ142]

Super Idea, Plan on adding a gaurd and will folow through with your Mod.

 

[guitronics]

Ball Lock Quick Release pins for....$28 each? + shipping! Too rich for my taste.

At that price, they might come up 'missing'..........

 

[peanut8474]

I've been lookn 4 sumthn like that thanx

 

[shotgunner]

A friend of mine tried the aircraft pins but his rattled and made noise. The longer bolted knobs are ok but here is a thought. As long as you would have to use a wrench anyway to take off the locking nut why not just throw away the knob and use a longer bolt then back it with a locking nut that way it cant come loose and no rattles. Thats what I did to mine and no problems. thanks

 

[mikewayde]

thanks

I am having trouble with mine currently. Thanks for the info

 

[demerick]

mike65072,
I ordered the knobs you posted with the longer threaded screws from Mcmaster-carr yesterday and they showed up at my door today! Awesome. They're exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the post.

 

[txlawdog]

I don't have the guard on yet, but is there a reason to use pins where the knobs are? Do you need to take them out frequently? Just asking so I won't have to do it twice. Thanks and keep all these tips coming.

 

[Kaveman]

I know this is an old subject, but someone may find my solution helpful...

I contacted the makers of ProLockers and bought the spring pins they use on the ProLockers, for $10 each. Locking and non-locking pins are the same price. They couldn't supply the housings, so I made my own by cutting pieces of 1/2" ID black pipe and tapping them with a 18-1.5mm tap. Then I drilled the existing holes out to match the pin size and welded them in place. Now I don't have to worry about losing the knobs, or damaged threads...

Here's the results...

Before...

After...

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[seasonedsole]

Good idea, thanks for sharing