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Jan 13, 2008 | 04:53 PM

mt54

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Linear Actuator

I'm searching for an Actuator with approx. 7"-8" of travel, needs to lift with approx 40lb-60Lb of force.<O

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Can anyone point me in the right direction for a supplier?<O

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Thanks

Jan 13, 2008 | 05:04 PM

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Here ya go, I'm in the process of making some outriggers for my dad's Harley motorcycle. He dont want to quit riding, and he has dropped it several times lately. So were making some of these to bolt to his bike with wheels on them.

You will have to move around on this site, but you get the idea.

http://www.firgelliauto.com/product_...products_id=31

Hope this helps

Jan 13, 2008 | 05:09 PM

fish-albuq

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i bought some actuators from wizard automotive. thier on ebay with alot of actuators and ive really liked them. very helpful also.

Jan 13, 2008 | 08:31 PM

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Jet Jock bought his off of evilbay for his tonneau cover. He said he got them cheap that way. I know nothing of lenghts.

Jan 13, 2008 | 08:47 PM

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Autoloc (in Classic Truck) sells all sizes... but hold your hip

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Jan 13, 2008 | 09:10 PM

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Autoloc (in Classic Truck) sells all sizes... but hold your hip

john

PLus, Autoloc and the other Hoffman Group will nail you on ship and (handling) charges. 12.00 for a 3.85 usps package.

Also try hotronics and a bit of others that have ads in street rodder,rod and custom and custom rodder. Also, peruse your local surplus stores. And
http://www.route66supply.com/store/page26.html

and, Ask.com and Google.com there is a wealth of suppliers. Repost your findings for future reference.
Jon

Jan 14, 2008 | 06:45 AM

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Thanks guys,
Let the search begin.
Truxx, http://www.firgelliauto.com/product_info.php?cPath=79&products_id=31
looking real quick at this site, it seems to have a good selection, and prices don't seem to bad, no idea about shipping, but we'll see.

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Feb 18, 2008 | 07:19 PM

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Repost your findings for future reference.
Jon

I found the actuators on ebay at fatrodders store, the actuators are identical to autoloc's, right down to the wiring dia. They cost $70 ea + $10 shipping. 8" travel[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the follow up. It is always great to see what results in the end with some of these threads. And nice to have a new source on the favs list to eliminate the head scratching. Very cool MT

Feb 18, 2008 | 08:33 PM

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Also try McMaster Carr. They are an industrial supplier here in Atlanta. I am sure they have something. They have everything else. I think there website is mcmaster.com. Every machine shop that I have worked in orders from them and I have never heard of any problems.