Pinzgauer ax rubber latch

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ScottSVogel
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Pinzgauer ax rubber latch

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Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement rubber latch/strap for the ax that resides below the passenger seat? I found the entire assembly at Swiss Army Vehicles for $45, but the only part I need is the rubber latch.

Also, I lost my shovel on the Rubicon (clearly my fault, as I should have known to remove it)....any thoughts on shovels that will fit?

Thanks,

Scott
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No idea on the rubber for the axe holder or the shovel but the Rubicon has my attention. Can you do a write up in the trail section and maybe some photos? PLEASE
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I am not sure what the rubber piece looks like, but I would think you could easily fabricate it from a piece of rubber bungee cord.
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That's how I'd do it too, strip of rubber maybe even neoprene would do.

Lace it around the two attachment pieces and overlap the rubber. Use
a "welding" type adhesive such as RapidFix, bonds at the molecular level
and will maintain "strechyness" at the bond.

Don't get any of this stuff on your fingers or you will need a scalpel to separate your pinkies :wink:
I've used this adhesive on door rubbers, pretty amazing stuff. There's other products on the market
too, but this one is a 2 day delivery from Amazon Prime :)
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rmel wrote:That's how I'd do it too, strip of rubber maybe even neoprene would do.

Lace it around the two attachment pieces and overlap the rubber. Use
a "welding" type adhesive such as RapidFix, bonds at the molecular level
and will maintain "strechyness" at the bond.

Don't get any of this stuff on your fingers or you will need a scalpel to separate your pinkies :wink:
I've used this adhesive on door rubbers, pretty amazing stuff. There's other products on the market
too, but this one is a 2 day delivery from Amazon Prime :)

RapidFix sounds like it may be as tricky to work with as Herculiner if so your cautions are much appreciated.

I remember reading about the great Herculiner / Hootus incident of 2010 and suspect this could have similar possible hazards. :shock:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/ind ... tus.18595/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc9js0ZQlbM

All kidding aside it sounds like an interesting product that i need to learn more about.
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Ya, RapidFix it actually a bit warm while curing the bonded seams due to chemical reaction.
I forgot to mention I used this on the mitered corners of the door rubbers as I didn't
want them to separate. I still used 3M "Yellow snot" as the adhesive to the door frame.
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I use Q-Bond
Same thing and I always have 3-4 boxes of it on hand at work and home for repairs
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I am a skeptic but decided to try RapidFix for something I had around the office. That stuff is legit. 10/10 needs to be in everyone tool box.
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