Harris Bipod - what’s this piece?

[Hueco]

Managed to snap the threads off a bolt on my Harris bipod this evening 'cause I'm just oh so strong...

I've contacted Harris but was eager to use this on Sunday, so I'm hoping the part might exist locally. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find it.

Some sort of threaded hitch pin? Let me know, if you know. Thanks!

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[RVTECH]

Let me know, if you know. Thanks!

Well, I don't know specifically but I do know it looks like an easy part to make.

Find a bolt the same diameter and length (approx) and grind (or turn the hex head if you have access to a lathe) to the diameter of the original

Find a piece of rod the diameter of the 'crosspiece' , cut to length and drill a hole in the bolt head slightly smaller and drive the pin in and you are in biz for Sunday!

This is assuming the part actually has to look like this. Might be a simpler 'workaround' for it.

 

[Hueco]

Well, I don't know specifically but I do know it looks like an easy part to make.

Find a bolt the same diameter and length (approx) and grind (or turn the hex head if you have access to a lathe) to the diameter of the original

Find a piece of rod the diameter of the 'crosspiece' , cut to length and drill a hole in the bolt head slightly smaller and drive the pin in and you are in biz for Sunday!

This is assuming the part actually has to look like this. Might be a simpler 'workaround' for it.

The shape seems pretty necessary. This is the part as it sits in the head:





I've got some amateur woodworker tools, including a small lathe and drill press...guess I'll see if I can find something close and get it there.

 

[RVTECH]

Heck yer halfway there !

Too bad you aren't in my neck a the woods I'd say bring a sixer over and we would have that knocked out pretty quick!

 

[Certaindeaf]

Heck yer halfway there !

Too bad you aren't in my neck a the woods I'd say bring a sixer over and we would have that knocked out pretty quick!

Giddyup wickiup junction!

 

[deadeye]

Maybe try a local auto parts store for a solution......Think valve cover bolts.....
Maybe a long allen head bolt and just drill (in press block) for the roll pin.

 

[RVTECH]

Maybe a long allen head bolt and just drill (in press block) for the roll pin.

Good idea ! Cut the job in half!