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[chnlisle]

I'll be installing them mid Sept.

[fish more]

The Derringers are made by Torklift. I added 3/8 J-bolts to the Derringer, two quick links, adjust to fit, no more problems. Very easy to install and remove. I posted some picyures on a trip I made into the sierras, Weaver Lake. Check out the pictures on that post.

[chnlisle]

It didn't take long to find the post - I kind of remembered the post was a trip report, so I just looked in there, it was the first one I looked at. The search tool wasn't a help.

HOWEVER

If you go out to google - in the box type "derringer" then ":www.wanderthewest.com/forum" that thread comes right up.

I may consider buying a set of those - they are nice and compact.

Ron,
I used the "RonSchon google method" to answer your message. Thanks for the good advice.

[chnlisle]

I'll be installing them mid Sept.

Ok The Derringers are on. It took a bit of trial and error getting the new threaded hooks the right size but it's done. It is significantly easier and faster to tie the Hawk down with them. It would be way easier to put the safety pins in the rears if the rear access holes were larger so I could see what I was doing. It's mostly by feel and it took a while to get the right rear pin in.

I seem to remember someone enlarging the rear round holes but - surprise surprise - couldn't find the thread.

I'm thinking White Rim will be a good test for them. I'm bringing along the old turn buckles just in case.

[chnlisle]

I'm thinking White Rim will be a good test for them. I'm bringing along the old turn buckles just in case.

Yeah baby. These things work like a charm. Easy on, easy off with no loosening up. If they hold on the White Rim Trail they'll hold anywhere. Old dog new tricks go figure.

[RJones]

Jay,

I was curious how the Fast Guns worked out for you on White Rim?

RJ

I'm thinking White Rim will be a good test for them. I'm bringing along the old turn buckles just in case.

Yeah baby. These things work like a charm. Easy on, easy off with no loosening up. If they hold on the White Rim Trail they'll hold anywhere. Old dog new tricks go figure.

[chnlisle]

RJ,
They seem to be bullet proof. The weak links are probably the lifting eyes in the bed and on the camper.

[brett13]

RJ,
They seem to be bullet proof. The weak links are probably the lifting eyes in the bed and on the camper.

Jay, any pics of them installed? I'd like to see which bolt you had to replace and with what. I've been eyeing these for a long time. Thanks.

[chnlisle]

Jay, any pics of them installed? I'd like to see which bolt you had to replace and with what. I've been eyeing these for a long time. Thanks.

Depending on how much distance you need to cover a new threaded hook is all you need once you get the Derringers.

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[brett13]

Depending on how much distance you need to cover a new threaded hook is all you need once you get the Derringers.

By "new threaded hook" you mean like one of the threaded ends in the turnbuckles? I suppose you could cut one down.