How would YOU solve this problem?


Dweano

Dweano

15+ Year Member

Joined
Mar 9, 2009
Messages
1,075
Points
3,101
City
Saskatchewan!
Vehicle Year
1996
Transmission
Automatic
Hey guys. As a part of my front end swapping I need to make the stock hood release cable work with the swapped hood latch. I did this...cut a slit and put in a washer (as seen in picture) it works just fine. Except I need some way to secure the washer there and for the life of me I can't seem to solve this seemingly simple problem...I do have an arc welder...which is very tempting..but its thin body metal. I am pretty sure I would just burn thro and make a mess of things...I tried superglue (haha...I know) didn't work. What would you do in this situation to secure the washer?

How would YOU solve this problem?


It jiggles a little bit so I don't think JB Weld would work...too brittle. I am thinking maybe silicone it? the washer pushes against the metal so it takes all the force...I just need to keep the washer from falling out. Thanks

P.S. I know this should be simple but I cannot figure it out!
 
Just make a saddle that goes around the washer and screws into the metal part. Similar to the ones they use to attach water pipes to the ceiling.
 
maybe get a small "L" bracket and bolt/rivet it to the body. then drill a hole for that cable on the other side? but idk you might not have enough room its tough to tell from the pic...
 
3m epoxy... stuff holds anything.
or a little L bracket.. but i like my glue.. i don't know the actual name of it tho... i'll see if i can find some around here
 
Haha, thanks for the input guys...yeah no I am not looking at spending 108 bucks to secure one washer haha. Maybe I will just have to make a lil bracket to hold it ...gotta find some tin or something
 
i seriously had no idea it costs that much... man i kinda feel bad now--even tho the boss lets me have it. he must get it cheaper or not look at the receipts lol
 
martin said:
Just make a saddle that goes around the washer and screws into the metal part. Similar to the ones they use to attach water pipes to the ceiling.
Click to expand...

Genius! And a real fast/good fix! Get one of those curved bracket-clamps at the hardware store that fits snugly over the washer & bolt it to the sheetmetal like he said!



» Electrical» Conduit Mounting» Conduit HangersOne Hole Strap
Brand: Thomas & Betts
Model: TS102
 
I think a quick tack or two with a MIG welder would hold it in place and not burn a hole through. Arc welder would be a bit more tricky but doable.
 
Can you see the back side of the washer when it is installed? If so pull it out drill an 1/8 inch hole in it ,put it back in place and put a cotter pin in the hole.
 
doorgunner said:
Genius! And a real fast/good fix! Get one of those curved bracket-clamps at the hardware store that fits snugly over the washer & bolt it to the sheetmetal like he said!



» Electrical» Conduit Mounting» Conduit HangersOne Hole Strap
Brand: Thomas & Betts
Model: TS102
Click to expand...

I actually don't know what these are? Can someone post a pin

cowboykilroy said:
Can you see the back side of the washer when it is installed? If so pull it out drill an 1/8 inch hole in it ,put it back in place and put a cotter pin in the hole.
Click to expand...

That would work out pretty good...except the washer could still slip down...th
e slit doesn't have a bottom.

Its tempted to try to arc weld it...I wish I had a mig welder haha
 
JB Weld? I always thought that stuff was snake-oil until I actually tried using it. A couple of good fillets down the sides of the washer.:dunno:
 
Ok round two. If i were doing it I would replace the washer with a piece of 1"x 1/8" flat bar 2 inches long ,bent 90 degrees .drill hole in one end for cable,drill 2 holes in other end for 2 bolts or pop rivets.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad

TRS Events & Gatherings

Where We Were in 2025 – The Ranger Station

Latest posts

Featured Rangers

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

TRS Latest Video

Official TRS Merchandise

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

IMG_4690.JPEG
IMG_4689.JPEG
IMG_4688.JPEG
IMG_4679.JPEG
IMG_4656.JPEG
IMG_4625.JPEG
IMG_4562.JPEG
IMG_4561.JPEG
IMG_4560.JPEG
IMG_4559.JPEG
IMG_4558.JPEG
IMG_4445.JPEG

Product Suggestions

Back
Top