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bight
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2021 at 5:43pm |
i have been searching for footman loops and footman loop information. this is what i have found, but others here probably have more informative info. i included relevant links i found below. this info is open for improvement. please understand, this is representational of what i have found to this point and opinion only. as some say around here, your milage may vary.
it appears that one of the best sources for footman loops is here and these appear to be paintable: https://walcks4wd.com/-footman-loop-stamped-paintable-_p_63.html Mark W (see below) suggests: McMaster-Carr has a wide selection also. low cost, plated ones are here and in stores (note, they call them strap loops, not footman loops): Tractor Supply National Hardware Strap Loop (for 1 inch strap) $1.49 https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/national-hardware-2055bc-1-in-strap-loop-nickel?cm_vc=-10005 the black ones below are junk. as others state regularly on this site OMIX-ADA is very low quality. then the question gets asked, "why do you think they are junk". well, see picks below. comparison is black OMIX (Rugged Ridge, Kentrol, Alloy Brand) thinner gauge material next to the low cost National Hardware ones sold at hardware stores and Tractor Supply which appear of acceptable quality. quality is subjective, so you decide. but realistically, from a cost standpoint i would go with Walcks as 1st choice, National Hardware if one wanted an economy approach. the OMIX versions should not be purchased due to the low quality and HIGHER price! you do not always get what you pay for. OMIX 11227.01 Stainless Steel Short Footman Loop in Black for 55-86 Jeep CJ Series Rugged Ridge Footman Loop Kit in Stainless Kentrol SKU: 50423, SKU: 30423 Alloy brand useful tech info: the footman loops were Americar black the hardware attaching them were zinc plated holes should be 2 1/8 (2.125) inch, center to center designed to fit 1 inch wide strap useful links: https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/footman-loops_topic19132.html https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/footman-loop-locations_topic16182.html https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/footman-loops_topic4913_post34972.html#34972 https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/correct-footman-loop-screws_topic27949.html https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/uploads/302/CJ2A_FOOTMAN_LOOP_LOCATIONS_-_REAR_TUB.pdf https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/footman-loops_topic4913_post34972.html#34972 https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tailgate-footman-loop-holes_topic40253.html https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/footman-loop-screw-size_topic43998.html https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tailgate-footman-loop-locations_topic36766.html Edited by bight - 03 Jan. 2022 at 11:44am |
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Mark W.
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McMaster Carr also carries quality loops at less then a buck each
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Chug A Lug
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bight
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thanks Mark.
Edited by bight - 14 Mar. 2021 at 9:16pm |
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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TMRoper
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If you heat up the ones from tsc the zinc plating will come off and you can paint them.
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Joe DeYoung
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That works well but be sure not to breath the burning fumes. They are very toxic.
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Joe DeYoung
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In the sheet metal shop that I worked in part time after my retirement we used either copper sulfate in a solution or vinegar to haze the surface of galvanized metal so that it would take paint. The copper sulfate solution actually plates out a thin layer of copper on the metal and the copper will take paint well. Copper sulfate is toxic to don't leave it around kids, pets or where it could contaminate food or potable water. Vinegar doesn't do as well as the copper sulfate solution.
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