Rubber cord source?

[Whiterabbit]

Can't believe I'm having a hard time finding that d**m rubber cord and the end clamps for the soft tops. I got a lil' soft top repair project on a euro truck and need the 5/16th or 3/8th cord. Did it come in different dia?? Who has it for a good price?? Local truck shop quoted me 5 bucks a foot! I had to go look in the mirror to see if "sucker" was written on my forehead!
Thanks all,
Mike

 

[GeneralDisorder]

4020-01-463-8181, 12450217

Cargo Cover Tie Down Cord (Super Rope) - Oshkosh Equipment

Oshkosh Equipment - Cargo Cover Tie Down Cord (Super Rope) (4020-01-463-8181)

www.oshkoshequipment.com

Hooks:

4030-01-582-3410, 12420276

Not sure on sources for those. But the part numbers should give you an idea of the design.

 

[Keith Knight]

For the rubber cord look on McMaster Carr web site search rubber cord and rubber oring cord stock. Saw some 5/16” for $1.30 per foot.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

For the rubber cord look on McMaster Carr web site search rubber cord and rubber oring cord stock. Saw some 5/16” for $1.30 per foot.

Well - the link I posted above is the actual NSN product and is $1.29 a per foot. Also McMaster is pretty high on shipping and handling typically.

 

[MarkM]

They sell shock cord in all kinds of sizes. I used 1/2" shock cord on my M101A2 to go from bow to bow under tension to keep the cargo cover from sagging between the bows. Worked great. I also used it for the cover tie downs.

Below was my first attempt but unfortunately the rope would sag from heat and humidity but the shock cord under tension worked great.

Mark

 

[Whiterabbit]

Found some for .99ft. Waiting for reply if it's rated UV resistant.

 

[sigo]

McMaster Carr’s EDPM rubber cord, 5/16” dia is the milspec stuff.

 

[Keith Knight]

I know McMaster is a little expensive and they charge a good amount for shipping but there customer service and extensive details of there products is AWESOME! Peace of mind knowing exactly what you are getting is golden. I’ll pay the extra knowing exactly what I’m getting. Oh and they are next day shipping for me.

 

[Bulldogger]

Found some for .99ft. Waiting for reply if it's rated UV resistant.

Any word?

 

[Third From Texas]

Amazon sells it. About a dollar/foot.

I've used these venders. I've had them on my cargo cover for over a year and no UV issues.

Amazon.com

And the hooks.

Amazon.com

I make up little cords to secure all sorts of things.

 

[MarkM]

Amazon sells it. About a dollar/foot.

I've used these venders. I've had them on my cargo cover for over a year and no UV issues.

Amazon.com

And the hooks.

Amazon.com

I make up little cords to secure all sorts of things.

Actually I prefer the fabric covered rubber shock cord as it helps keep the UV light at bay. Have had it as tie downs on my trailer for like six years now with no issues. Just my .02 cents.

Mark

 

[Bulldogger]

Actually I prefer the fabric covered rubber shock cord as it helps keep the UV light at bay. Have had it as tie downs on my trailer for like six years now with no issues. Just my .02 cents.

Mark

I was thinking that too. Can you recommend a source of the fabric-covered version Mark?
BDGR

 

[MarkM]

These look good.

Mark

Fabric marine 1/2" shock cord

 

[country]

SP-3010 | Bungee Elastic Cord Reel Spool Heavy Duty Marine Grade 3/8" x 300'
Heavy Duty Marine Grade Bungee Cord Reel, 3/8" x 300'
NSN #:
Part #: 06175-1
$89.00


SP-3011 | Bungee Elastic Cord Reel Spool Heavy Duty Marine Grade 3/8" x 500'
Bungee Cord Reel Spool Heavy Duty Marine Grade 3/8" x 500'
NSN #: 8305-01-190-7136
Part #: MIL-C-5651
$179.00



ALL-5171 | Rubber Super Cord Elastic Rubber Chord for Soft Cargo and Cab Covers
Rubber Super Cord for Soft Cargo and Cab Covers for all M35, M35A1, M35A2, M35A3, M54, M809 and M939A1, M939A2 Series Trucks
NSN #: 4020-01-463-8181
Part #: 12450217
$145.00

 

[Whiterabbit]

Amazon sells it. About a dollar/foot.

I've used these venders. I've had them on my cargo cover for over a year and no UV issues.

Amazon.com

And the hooks.

Amazon.com

I make up little cords to secure all sorts of things.

That looks like the stock photo of the cord from the company I was looking at & they never replied back on the UV question. Welp, with Amazon I at least get free shipping. lol! Now I guess I need to figure out how much I need to redo all of the cord on a Pinzgauer.

 

[MarkM]

That looks like the stock photo of the cord from the company I was looking at & they never replied back on the UV question. Welp, with Amazon I at least get free shipping. lol! Now I guess I need to figure out how much I need to redo all of the cord on a Pinzgauer.

The cord lacing on the pinz is a great look. Fine fine machine. My buddies Pinz is below with my M101A2.

Mark