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REMLR For Sale => Parts Wanted => Topic started by: FFRMAN on July 12, 2017, 04:18:20 PM

Title: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 12, 2017, 04:18:20 PM
As per the heading, I'm after a pair of the 6x6 long mirror arms for my SRF SF

any help would be great

thanks
Scott
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: dodgeguy1942 on July 12, 2017, 05:16:52 PM
Happy to loan you a pair until you find some
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 12, 2017, 06:42:49 PM
Happy to loan you a pair until you find some

Thanks for that very generous of you. I'll see if I get some if not I'll give you a call

Cheers
Scott
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Diana Alan on July 12, 2017, 08:39:00 PM
Happy to loan you a pair until you find some

Thanks for that very generous of you. I'll see if I get some if not I'll give you a call

Cheers
Scott
available new and generic from the U.K.  Be a little careful with non genuine as they don't always rivet the post correctly and the arm is loose and vibrates,

http://www.paddockspares.com/defender-mirror-with-extended-wolf-type-arm.html (http://www.paddockspares.com/defender-mirror-with-extended-wolf-type-arm.html) £18.85  after market

https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/other/military/parts/specific-military-equipment/rrc8443-wing-mirror-arm-defender-wolf.html (https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/other/military/parts/specific-military-equipment/rrc8443-wing-mirror-arm-defender-wolf.html)£35.00

https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RRC8443BP (https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RRC8443BP) £37.08

or use the same part number with local vendors

Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 12, 2017, 09:28:29 PM
Thanks Diana but I am after the actual military ones that are used on 6bys and RFSVs and SRVs

They have different hinges where it attaches to the firewall.

Thanks
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Diana Alan on July 13, 2017, 07:34:56 AM
Thanks Diana but I am after the actual military ones that are used on 6bys and RFSVs and SRVs

They have different hinges where it attaches to the firewall.

Thanks
The wolf (extended) mirror arms are actual military ones they were fitted to the UK MoD Wolf Land Rovers, but I would be interested to see how the hinge attachment differs on the Aussie Perentie 6x6 and RFSV etc.

This is a Wolf

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Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 13, 2017, 08:30:15 AM
Hi Diana,

As I'm getting my SRV SF back to Afghanistan spec I don't need mirrors at all but I do need the original mirror for driving on the road!, the RPS has this diagram, I'll see if I can dig up a real photo as well.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Diana Alan on July 13, 2017, 07:33:18 PM
Hi Scott

Thanks for that image and I can now see the significant differences, but I'm assuming that it is unique to the SRV with the 6X6 and RFSV using the standard Wolf arms?

Might be a little like looking for a pair of hen's teeth.  I did see you had an offer of a loan but in the absence of the genuine SRV items had you considered adapting something to suit?

My suggestion would be to get a pair of the Wolf arms and then using a length of 25mm x 6mm flat bar or similar around 140mm long. Drill and tap one end to match the holes in the hinge and then drill clearance holes to match the threaded mounting holes in the mirror arm. You then bolt the bottom end of bar to the hinge and then bolt the Wolf arm to the other side of the bar.

You could make the bar longer to lift the mirror higher, but the longer flat bar may need to be thicker eg 8mm-10mm to reduce potential vibration.

Just a thought!

Diana

Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Dervish on July 13, 2017, 07:36:40 PM
Thanks for that image and I can now see the significant differences, but I'm assuming that it is unique to the SRV with the 6X6 and RFSV using the standard Wolf arms?

No, 6x6 and RFSV are the same (as the SRV). That drawing is a bit off, but it gives the idea.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 13, 2017, 07:44:16 PM
Thanks for that image and I can now see the significant differences, but I'm assuming that it is unique to the SRV with the 6X6 and RFSV using the standard Wolf arms?

No, 6x6 and RFSV are the same (as the SRV). That drawing is a bit off, but it gives the idea.

Yes they're all the same but totally different from the English ones, the drawing is from the RPS!

I might take up the offer to borrow the pair and the see if I can fabricate similar to what Diana is talking about with a real pair to use as a template.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: dodgeguy1942 on July 13, 2017, 08:13:56 PM
Hi scott did all the camo covers sell for the number 5?
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Lloyd on July 13, 2017, 08:18:34 PM
Hi Diana,

As I'm getting my SRV SF back to Afghanistan spec I don't need mirrors at all but I do need the original mirror for driving on the road!, the RPS has this diagram, I'll see if I can dig up a real photo as well.

I thought the SRV (SF)s were non compliant with Australian design rules and couldn't be Road registered?
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: AGAS 5 on July 13, 2017, 08:34:03 PM
Apparently they can :)   as usual, each state has its quirks that might need working around...
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 13, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Apparently they can :)   as usual, each state has its quirks that might need working around...

Some minor alterations, not much. I know of a couple on NSW and two in Vic.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Diana Alan on July 13, 2017, 09:52:27 PM
I modified a pair of Wolf arms to use on Gog. (The image isn't real good) but what I did was cut off the bottom of the internal tube, slotted the side of the housing, then slipped the SIIB hinge through the slot glued the two housings together with 2 part epoxy glue (tape), then inserted the original spring and clamped it up with a new stepped washer and a stainless socket headed cap screw.

You may be able to use the Wolf arm, but fabricate the SRV hinge bracket and affix the top of the Wolf bracket to your bracket and clamp it up in a similar method to Gog's.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 13, 2017, 09:57:32 PM
Yes I think I may have to do that Diana. Really hoping for the real this but not having much luck.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Mick_Marsh on July 13, 2017, 10:50:43 PM
I know where there is a pair.
I'll see if he wants to part with them.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 13, 2017, 11:01:55 PM
I know where there is a pair.
I'll see if he wants to part with them.

Great, another favour I'll owe you!
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Mick_Marsh on July 14, 2017, 09:21:41 AM
I know where there is a pair.
I'll see if he wants to part with them.

Great, another favour I'll owe you!
If I manage to convince him.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Alien on July 23, 2017, 09:35:57 AM
I have a set of arms on my workshop bench you are more than welcome to.
I have the heads in use, but looks like you have that covered.
They will need some TLC as I did a poor job of repainting them prior to finding they wont fit where I wanted them.

We could ask MIck_Marsh to pass them on unless your heading to Winter Wombat.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: Mick_Marsh on July 23, 2017, 11:20:16 AM
Oh. yeah. I forgot to ask.
Well, that didn't take much convincing.
Title: Re: Wanted a pair of Long 6x6 mirror arms
Post by: FFRMAN on July 23, 2017, 03:14:45 PM
I have a set of arms on my workshop bench you are more than welcome to.
I have the heads in use, but looks like you have that covered.
They will need some TLC as I did a poor job of repainting them prior to finding they wont fit where I wanted them.

We could ask MIck_Marsh to pass them on unless your heading to Winter Wombat.

Fantastic, if you could pass them onto Mick that'd be great. Don't forget I owe you a favour! Need anything for the Tvan?? Cheers