Battery Cover Upgrade

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Utopiapga

Utopiapga

Active Member
I think another good way to prevent this and I am getting ready to redo my left side is put a bugger washer under the nut and use two (one on each side) rubber washers in order to allow the cover some play or give. This will take alot of strain off of that spot and spread it out more then just tightening the crap out of that bolt straight away on the plastic.

Just my .02!
 
francoblay1

francoblay1

The Spaniard
Utopiapga said:
I think another good way to prevent this and I am getting ready to redo my left side is put a bugger washer under the nut and use two (one on each side) rubber washers in order to allow the cover some play or give. This will take alot of strain off of that spot and spread it out more then just tightening the crap out of that bolt straight away on the plastic.

Just my .02!
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Let us know how it works out for you.... I didn´t manage to take the f,,,g bolts off yet... almost broke one of the covers... I will try again when I go back home next R&R!
 
Kunami61

Kunami61

Member
Nice post guys! First time I have had my covers off since I bought it in 11/2008 and both of mine are broken, POS! I hope somebody has a good fix. I will keep checking this post.
 
Kunami61

Kunami61

Member
Well Kaptin, I wish I would of saw your post before I purchased the BD fix. They sent me the push pin type, but will have to drill out frame tabs slightly to get them thru. Do they do anything right??
 
pauldeepsea

pauldeepsea

Guru
Kunami61 said:
Well Kaptin, I wish I would of saw your post before I purchased the BD fix. They sent me the push pin type, but will have to drill out frame tabs slightly to get them thru. Do they do anything right??
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This doesn't sound right. I just replace all my hardware on my 04 pitbull. No problems with the new wellnuts they sent.
 
07bigdog

07bigdog

07BIGDOG
Mine broke and i took it over to my neighbour who does body work. He took a plastic heater box from a Honda car that was the same thickness. Cut out a piece and plastic welded it in. Trimmed it to the same shape and drilled a new hole. Fits perfect.
 
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pastor t

Active Member
I have a nice set posted on here in swaps with no cracks that fit my 05 pit bull if anyone is interested until they get a metal replacement. I haven't seen a lower price than I have them for.
 
BBChopper

BBChopper

Supports 2 Disabled Vets
Troop Supporter
lee said:
ok the ball is rolling on the side covers. Having them made out of aluminium and this is what we got so far







I have them now for a test fit and to measure up for the relief for the exhaust. They will then be finished up properly and powder coated. Look pretty good to me.
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Lee What The Fuck?:rolleyes:
 
Nukeranger

Nukeranger

Nukeranger
:(This is an Update for my Plastex vs. JB Weld Repair.....

The JB Weld Repair lasted approximately 2 years. So, I will be using Plastex on my right Battery Cover Tab. The left side done with Plastex is still solid with no signs of failure.:D

 
Nukeranger

Nukeranger

Nukeranger
Yes Franco,

I use hardware bolts, lock nuts, washers and just a rubber hose cut to length to fit the ear hole and bolt. I have done this for various items in the last ten years. You cannot even tell there is a rubber hose insert when cut to fit the hole. It prevents you from crushing your pieces together and takes up some vibration transmitted from the frame to the battery cover tabs.



Huw
 
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