Possible RJ Heat Shield Clips Source

[Lane Ranger 11,397]

Found this company that manufacturers spring clips like the "broom handle cmetal clip" used on the RJ heat shields.

http://www.gibsongoodtools.com/

Gripper Clips with holding capacity: 1"-1 3/8" Diameters

PART # 225-XL

MATERIAL: Spring Steel

COLOR: Bright Zinc with Chromate Dip

MOUNTING HOLE: .188" diameter

Gibson Good Tools, Inc. is a manufacturer, distributor and exporter of toolclips, tool clips, tool holders, broom clips, spring clips, clips, spring steel clips, coated clips, vinyl coated clips, utility tool clips in 6 sizes, designed to hold diameters ranging from 3/8" to 2-1/2" diameters; available with either zinc chromate finish or vinyl coating (stocked in black). Gripper Clips made of general polypropylene plastic are also available to hold 7/32" to 1/2" diameters.

Gripper Clips hold round objects to flat surfaces; used in industrial assemblies, hospital and handicapped equipment, recreational, home and office storage and a myriad of applications.

Gibson Good Tools, Inc.

P.O. Box 235-TR

[Lane Ranger 11,397]

Another source for "broom handle spring clips" for the RJ Heat Shields:

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/Lehigh-132...um-u770552.html

Lehigh 13201-6 organizing Tool Clips Medium

4 Pack, Medium Grip Clip Organizer, Holds 3/4 inch -1-1/8 inch Diameters, Perfect For Lawn and Garden Tools, Brooms and Mops, Clip Keeps Original Shape, Made Of Spring Steel, Drill 1/16 inch Pilot Hole and Screw Into Surface Using Wood Screws Provided, Dimensions: .16 inch L x .12 inch W x .16 inch H.

Item Number: u770552

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[rj35hunter 288]

Thanks for the info....very helpfull!!! :thumbs2:

[Coadster32 793]

Thanks for the links. (and to think I machined one for my suburban.. <_< )

[CasualObserver 3,411]

FYI...Looks like the Gibson (the first one) has a minimum order of 100 pcs. Has anyone ordered to be able to say differently?

[Lane Ranger 11,397]

The easiest and fastest source may be the second posting I made from the online Hardward and Tools.

The second posting for Hardware and Tools -Sells six of the medium size broom handle spring clips for $2.49 plus shipping and handling.

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/

Lehigh 13201-6 organizing Tool Clips Medium

4 Pack, Medium Grip Clip Organizer, Holds 3/4 inch -1-1/8 inch Diameters, Perfect For Lawn and Garden Tools, Brooms and Mops, Clip Keeps Original Shape, Made Of Spring Steel, Drill 1/16 inch Pilot Hole and Screw Into Surface Using Wood Screws Provided, Dimensions: .16 inch L x .12 inch W x .16 inch H.

Ask a Question Item Number: u770552

Model: 13201-6

UPC: 079325132017

That may be the best bet for obtaining these to use on a RJ or Suburban Wheel Horse Exhaust Heat Shield (Original Wheel Horse Part # 3588)

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[AMC RULES 37,196]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2055845.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xcrawford+broom+clips&_nkw=crawford+broom+clips&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Edited November 9, 2013 by AMC RULES