Hooks on Trimmer Rack Causing Wear On Equipment

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The brackets have worn holes in the shafts of the weed wackers. What do you recommend to solve this issue before we start up in March 2021

asked by: David F

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What a lot of folks have done is used flexible rubber tubing and slipped it over the hooks of the # PK-6 trimmer racks to prevent the metal on metal contact. The smaller hooks (see photo) are about 5/8 in diameter. Find some clear plastic tubing with a 5/8 inside diameter and slip it over the hook. If you spray some aerosol hair spray on the hook first, it'll act like a lubricant until it dries. When it dries, it'll turn tacky which will allow you to easily slide the tube in place and will hold it there once it dries.

For the larger hook, you'll need to find tubing with a 3/4 inch inside diameter and split it so it'll slip over the bottom and the side of the hook. You'll want to use a few zip ties to hold the split tubing in place so it doesn't slip off.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I have included a picture with the vertical distances for you to see. The overall height of the Pack'em Trimmer Rack #PK-6 is 46". It is capable of holding 3 trimmers with a trimmer pole that is 1-5/8" in diameter or…

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I went out to the trailer on which we installed Pack'em trimmer rack #PK-6 and found that the mounting holes are 10 inches apart on center.

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Answer 5

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The part number "TCM22333TBN" that you referenced on your grease seal cross-references to the Grease Seals 10-36 part #RG06-070. If you need any other parts for your trailer hubs i.e. bearings or races, I would need to know either the part…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The Pack'Em Racks #PK-6-OP1 themselves measure 46 inches. From the top mounting holes to the top of the racks they measure 36 inches. See attached picture.

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