Turn buckle direction

[altaredneck]

This may be a stupid question. Was installing my sled deck with turnbuckles got to the last one and it seems wrong. Bought 4 from princess auto on same shelf got home and tried to tighten last on and as I tighten it one end goes out while one goes in doing absolutely nothing. Just wondering if I'm an idiot or do they make turnbuckles like this. Not sure what the purpose for these is but it's got me confused. Would this be a manufacturer defect. They both have right hand thread but buckle has an r on one end and l on the other not sure what's going on. Thanks

 

[Absledder]

sounds like a defect to me. Its useless if both ends are threaded the same

 

[moyiesledhead]

You need to save that for special occasions! The entertainment value could be priceless, especially if beer is involved!

I got a 3ft length of redi-rod once that was ringed instead of threaded. Got lots of mileage out of that one.

 

[finkous]

I'm a big fan of Princess Auto... but ya kinda have to expect that stuff to happen when ya buy from there

 

[Rust]

I had trouble with turn buckles backing off a bit, even with a jam nut on the right handed threads. I bolted it down through the box this yr with 1/2 bolts and 6"x 4" x 1/4" plates on the bottom of the box as a washer.


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[lewey]

you can always use mechanics/bailing wire and tie the turnbuckle to leg of deck. wont be able to back off then

 

[Stockorwalk]

They do make turnbuckles with both ends right hand thread but sounds like this one is an oops.

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[Riverjet]

Let me guess.......made in China?

 

[Riverjet]

Prepare for box damage if you've only gone through the box sheet metal.

I had trouble with turn buckles backing off a bit, even with a jam nut on the right handed threads. I bolted it down through the box this yr with 1/2 bolts and 6"x 4" x 1/4" plates on the bottom of the box as a washer.


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[sledneck_03]

When we spec turn buckles we state to drill the bolts near the ends and install spring pins so if they back off the spring pin stops the rotation.


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