Dual Cam Snap Up Comments

TUCQUALA wrote:

I found that the new ones don't mount squarely to the frame, they have a slight rocking motion when placed (not permanently) on the frame. Anybody noticed this before??

Mine don't mount squarely either.

TUCQUALA wrote:

I am going to bolt the new ones on, but I thought about a different method other than just drilling one hole for a self tapping bolt. What would the gang here think about drilling a hole on the inside of the frame just larger than the pinch bolt and then running it all the way into the frame and tightening on the inside of the outer frame. Being just under the top of the frame, it would seem to me to have a stronger attachment and resistance to twisting forces.

I would be concerned about the bolt wanting to push up from under the frame causing the top of the frame to buckle or rip.

I think some kind of re-enforcement plate might be better. Maybe on both sides. Inside handles the force of the pinch bolt and outside handles the forces applies to the center of the A frame face from the snap up and the DC when they try to twist.

Also, it's not clear that the self tapping screws are the best approach for a thin tube frame. Rivnuts or a through bolting with proper support to prevent the bolt from crushing the tube may be better.


I'm no expert, but hopefully this helps and gives something to think about until the experts chime in.




[edit] ok JBarca is one of those experts, we must have been typing at the same time...

Also, since you seem to have experience some issues already, try to implement whatever beefing up strategy you have before even an around the block tow.

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