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  1. 22nd August 2012, 07:13 PM #1
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    JATE fittings

    Hi Folks,

    Purchased some JATE fittings and bolts in the (possibly mistaken) belief that they would simply bolt on to my Series III. But they don't reach to where the existing holes are located in the chassis (see image).
    Anyone here used these? If so, how were they fitted? Is there a need for substantial mods to the front of the chassis (eg drilling large holes and fitting crush tubes) or is it OK to just drill a hole through the chassis closer to the front? If the existing holes weren't put there for these fittings, anyone know what they were for? Are they standard?
    Regards

    Coop
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  2. 23rd August 2012, 06:36 AM #2
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    Those holes are drain holes, I believe, not designed for mounting anything.

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  3. 23rd August 2012, 10:54 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    Those holes are drain holes, I believe, not designed for mounting anything.

    John
    Thanks JD. That at least explains them. Back to the drawing board...
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    JATE SIte

    G'day Coop,

    I found this site which has a couple of photos of JATE fittings - they might help?
    Jate Rings

    Kind Regards
    Lionel
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  5. 25th August 2012, 09:14 AM #5
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    Thanks Lionel, I found those too, but the machine they are bolted to has coil springs- Defender?- anyway not the same as my Series III leaf spring machine, which doesn't have those fittings.
    I thought the holes in my chassis were for the same purpose, but this proved not to be the case....
    Regards

    Coop
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  6. 25th August 2012, 03:55 PM #6
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    Are they wide enough to be bolted on where the front of the spring bolts up? If they are, you may only need longer bolts?

    Just a thought - Gav
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  7. 26th August 2012, 05:32 PM #7
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    Thanks Gav- they are almost long enough, but the bolts that hold the springs are larger diameter and it would take too much strength out of the fittings if you enlarged the holes to suit.
    Nice try, but no cigar... :-)
    I've put them up for sale- maybe someone else can use them.

    Coop
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