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06-30-2014, 07:43 PM
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swing out side bar latch
In the Alston Catalog a spring loaded swing out latch is listed. Do we have any feedback about that latch? Any other ideas or options?
http://www.alstonracing.com/rollbars.html part #101520
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06-30-2014, 10:20 PM
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Re: swing out side bar latch
I had one (spring loaded) in my Super Bee for all the time I had it. My new cars have the simpler version with a pin. Works well. Super Simple. The spring loaded one will pinch you and you will bleed all over the beer.
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07-01-2014, 12:47 AM
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Re: swing out side bar latch
I agree with Jeff,,, go with the pin setup.
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07-01-2014, 04:48 AM
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Re: swing out side bar latch
I used the spring loaded and when I got to racing the car I found out my bad arm didn't have enough strength to work it. I usually have to have help from the outside un latch it. Next time out I will have pin.
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07-01-2014, 12:06 PM
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Re: swing out side bar latch
I agree with most above... I had spring in a car in the past, but put the pin style in my Firebird I have now. I like the pin, easier. Might not look as "trick" but is simple and works.
I would use another pin if I was doing it again. Ken |
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