thebrassnuckles
Explorer
Where did you get the bushings for your hinges? I have been trying to figure something out for mine.
1st Gen 4runner + Flip-pac
- Thread starter JasonRedwood
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Clutch
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Make you strong like bull...:elkgrin:
How are you going to support the lid when open?
From my understanding the "legs" keep it from closing, and it
is the torsion bar that supports most of the weight.
JasonRedwood
Explorer
The Bronze bushing I got from mcmaster-carr. #6391K412
We had to mill down the one side that inserts through the hinge with the splines. Didn't have anything to take down the splines. Also, we reused the stock plastic inserts on the other half and had to open those up slightly to get the bushing through them.
For the bolts I went with the same site. #92186A386 and the accompanying nuts. #94804A345
I also used Low Friction plastic washers between things, even between each arm.#95630A505
JasonRedwood
Explorer
I plan on doing something similar to what a few other members have done.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/59441-replacing-flip-pac-torsion-bar/page4
There should be enough support there. If not I will reinforce it later. I'll consider to just more fiberglass practice. Ha.
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JasonRedwood
Explorer
One other thing. the way the hinges are designed to enter the camper and lid act like funnels for water. If some one was to re-design the flip-pac camper that should be addressed. Or some sort of functional wind breaker cap that encompassed the entire torsion bar area which also acted to keep water out of the hinge area.
Clutch
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Looks like Timber came up with a great solution. Looks beef!
JasonRedwood
Explorer
Yeah just kept it simple. Who woulda thunk?
Clutch
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Yeah just kept it simple. Who woulda thunk?
LOL...yep the K.I.S.S. method is usually the best method.
You guys are making me regret selling my 4Runner...
JasonRedwood
Explorer
Just got to my buddy's shop and discovered the last layer of glass hasn't set. #%$!'n going be mess taking it off in the morning to redo...
JasonRedwood
Explorer
Back on track
User error and a learning lesson to double check your ratios.
User error and a learning lesson to double check your ratios.
JasonRedwood
Explorer
Sealing up the rear FLip-pac window
Any ideas on weather stripping to seal up the areas around the rear window. That area is going to be the only part that will allow dust in... hoping.
Any ideas on weather stripping to seal up the areas around the rear window. That area is going to be the only part that will allow dust in... hoping.
timber
Adventurer
Haven't really worked on the weatherstripping yet but for the couple times I have been in the talc like powder for any length of time I just duct taped the window and tailgate shut. Works fine for the day. Wouldn't be so handy if you stop and get in and out of the back several times a day. I do have plans to make it more dust tight with some fridge bulb seal I have left over for the tailgate and better sealing around the bottom of the window. Some day I will get around to it? but duct tape is cheap, fast and works every time really well.
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Mc Taco
American Adventurist
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I wonder how blue painters tape would do? Low glue residue on the paint. Is it cheaper than DUCT* tape?
* You're a good man Timber.
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JasonRedwood
Explorer
Haha I was just thinking the same McTaco, after reading Timbers post.
It'll work in the mean time for sure. I definitely want to get it sealed up for every day use seeing its now open cab to the back.
Thanks all, especially Timber, you have been a great source of answers man.:beer: