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02-03-2012, 03:55 PM | #2 |
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I don't, but you could remove a shock(not hard to do) and take it in to them and get the thread matched up.
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02-03-2012, 07:09 PM | #3 |
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I think I'll remove the valve instead of the shock itself.
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02-03-2012, 09:42 PM | #4 |
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That would be even easier than removing the shock.
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02-04-2012, 11:38 PM | #5 |
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M8x1.0, straight thread with o-ring seal
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02-07-2012, 12:33 PM | #6 |
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Any luck?
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02-07-2012, 03:41 PM | #7 |
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jestephens, thanks for the info. I haven't been back to the store yet. I will probably check tomorrow since it's just a mile from the place I have PT for my knee. The sales person I talked to said he wasn't sure if I could buy just the two fittings needed or if I had to buy bulk. It's a special order for them so I think bulk is going to be the way they sell them. If that's the case I'll wait for you to make more.
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On the other hand, I've designed an adapter from our threads to a 1/8" tube compression fitting. I have resources for CNC machining, but I need some prototypes to confirm it will work before investing in inventory. I haven't asked anyone to do that yet. And overall cost is still undetermined. I'm currently testing a fitting I found that adapts something similar enough to our threads to work adapted to an 1/8" NPTF. But that puts us back to 2 fittings, and >$12 each, and I had to re-tap the 1/8" NPTF deeper into the fitting (it was way too tight). To assemble a kit, it would be best to avoid extra labor, plus the cost of a tap, oil, cleaning, etc. The last kits I sold took some drilling and tapping to make, and it was sometimes difficult to keep up with orders as well as my day job. |
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02-07-2012, 07:59 PM | #9 |
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Wow, $18 ea. is pretty expensive. Hopefully the testing you're doing will result in a cheaper alternative, Keep us posted. Thanks
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02-08-2012, 04:20 PM | #10 |
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I checked back in with the supplier for the fittings and they are sold in bulk only. The fittings come 20 in a bag at about $6 each. I think I'll wait and hope that jestephens find a reasonable supplier.
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02-08-2012, 07:11 PM | #11 |
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Buy 20. You can get rid of them around here
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