M66 ring mount questions.

[Madfarmersson]

Well I finally got a ring mount found and coming.
I am getting the ring a set of used legs, cushion,
brass deflector, not sure exactly what I will all need,
I do know I need some U-bolts, does any body know what size they are?
If any body knows of any thing else I need it would be helpful.

Madfarmersson.

 

[wsucougarx]

I don't know the size but Eastern has them. I've never dealt with them but with their prices, they sure love their parts.
(ALL-5081) U-bolts for gun mount leg behind cab - good used $20/each

 

[gunboy1656]

Do you have the cab plate?

 

[wsucougarx]

Exactly! Do you have a cab reinforcement plate installed? If not I highly suggest you think about installing one. There are a couple plates in the classified ads. I bought mine from mckoen

 

[Madfarmersson]

No I do not have the cab reinforcement plate, it has crosed my mind to get one,
but the money is a little short, I have been investing in our half track and doing some other work to my deuce and now the ring. I may do some good thinking on it now means you suggested it. Thanks,
Madfarmersson.

 

[jwaller]

I have the cab plates and some u bolts for sale, pm me if interested.

 

[mkcoen]

I bought mine from mckoen

Not to pick nits, but, mKCoen. And I do still have some very reasonably priced.

 

[glcaines]

No I do not have the cab reinforcement plate, it has crosed my mind to get one,
but the money is a little short, I have been investing in our half track and doing some other work to my deuce and now the ring. I may do some good thinking on it now means you suggested it. Thanks,
Madfarmersson.

I would highly recommend that you do not install the M66 until you have a cab plate installed. I have a cab plate installed and my cab still flexes a lot on rough ground or bumps. Second recommendation is to have help when you install it. I did my installation solo and it was rough going.

 

[Madfarmersson]

How hard is it to instal the cab plate?
How do you rivet it on?
What do you think about just bolting it on?
As for the U-bolts is ther only 2 that hold the legs on?
Can I get the U bolts at a auto parts store or some thing?

Madfarmersson.

 

[wsucougarx]

There are two u bolts per leg. So you'll need 4 total. The one's original to this kit use fine thread and are really beefy. I attempted to use a muffler u-bolt but the narrow diameter quickly threw that idea out the window.

 

[Castle Bravo]

There are two u bolts per leg. So you'll need 4 total. The one's original to this kit use fine thread and are really beefy. I attempted to use a muffler u-bolt but the narrow diameter quickly threw that idea out the window.

Are the U bolts for the gun ring the same as the u bolts for the convoy lights?

 

[jwaller]

Are the U bolts for the gun ring the same as the u bolts for the convoy lights?

yes. there have been at least 4 different types of u bolts that I have seen and all can be used with the M66.

 

[Madfarmersson]

I am guessing that the cab plat rivets are Pop rivets?
Will the small pop rivet gun work to instal the plate?

Madfarmersson.

 

[jime]

I would highly recommend that you do not install the M66 until you have a cab plate installed. I have a cab plate installed and my cab still flexes a lot on rough ground or bumps. Second recommendation is to have help when you install it. I did my installation solo and it was rough going.

Ditto that! I live on an old gravel road, and was surprised how much things twist, flex, and wiggle even with the plate properly in place!