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I will have to fab mounts(struts???,dont know proper term).What is the minimum size and grade you should use?This would be on the bike side(pivot mounting points).
Posted : August 19, 2009 4:34 pm
Size depends upon the type of connection and the size and weight of the sidecar.
Some of the lighter cars with clevis and eye connections use 12mm or 1/2" SAE bolts and nuts at all 4 points. The recommended grade would be 8.8 metric or grade 8 SAE rating.
Some other sidecars will use heim joint (rod end) lower mounts with 3/4" grade 8 bolts and nuts and utilize clevis and eye bolts with 3/8" grade 8 bolts and nuts for the upper struts.
Make sure and use matching grade nuts and bolts with all connections.
When in doubt, Make it stout!
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
Posted : August 19, 2009 5:38 pm
