[sykes05]

Keep the Grim, Stones, Grit/Dirt, & Moisture out of your Rear Swing Axle with these two styles of End Plugs = $13 a Pair Shipped.
sykes05

 

[NedleyC]

HELLO:
Might you have a website to buy these protectors?
Ned

 

[1stiski]

HELLO:
Might you have a website to buy these protectors?
Ned

I can attest to this fella being reliable and honest with his parts . I’ve gotten plenty of smart stuff from him .

 

[sykes05]

Ned, No I don't have a website and I am not in any sort of business. I'm just a Smart Car owner and enthusiast who came across a small parts inventory and purchased it.
Best thing is to just contact me directly at [email protected]
Thanks, sykes

 

[CCJ22]

Keep the Grim, Stones, Grit/Dirt, & Moisture out of your Rear Swing Axle with these two styles of End Plugs = $13 a Pair Shipped.
sykes05

For a 453 or 451?

 

[sykes05]

I have always assumed they were for all Smarts (especially the 451s and the 450s), but I really shouldn't comment about ALL because I am not familiar withy the 453s even though I have been looking for one to buy. Again, just assuming, I don't think Smart changed its entire frame setup to be different from the 450s/451s and the 453s.

 

[sykes05]

CCJ22, To play if safe, they will work on the 451s and the 450s.
I have Never ever mentioned anything about 453s.

 

[sykes05]

CCJ22, Do you want a pair? Just choose which ones you want and I'll send them off to you. I take PayPal Friends & Family.
Just wondering, do you have a 450 or a 451?

Thank You, sykes05

 

[sykes05]

Ned, Do you want a pair? Just choose which ones you want and I'll pack them up. I take PayPal Friends & Family because I'm not an entity or business, just an enthusiast like you. All I would need is your complete address.
Thanks, sykes05

 

[Yinzer]

The part you are referring to is not a "swing axle" but is called a "De Dion Tube". I don't think the plugs are a good idea. They are not watertight and will allow moisture - especially salty moisture in winter - to enter the tube but not allow moisture in the tube to evaporate - promoting corrosion.

 

[sykes05]

That's why I cleaned my tube out, dried it, and installed mine with some adhesive/glue to make them sealed tight at the plugs. Then I made sure I made small vents a top of the tube where only a minute amount of moisture ~may get in, but whatever minute amount that may have gotten in by way of a splash or something like that - can also vent out.
Why am I getting bashed about these plugs any way?
Thank You for the varied school of thoughts about their use. It is good to hear others' experiences and views about anything.
sykes05

 

[CCJ22]

CCJ22, Do you want a pair? Just choose which ones you want and I'll send them off to you. I take PayPal Friends & Family.
Just wondering, do you have a 450 or a 451?

Thank You, sykes05

Hi there. I have a 453 so I don't think these will work for me.

 

[sykes05]

Roger That

Hi there. I have a 453 so I don't think these will work for me.

Roger That

 

[wrumbarger]

OK
So how much for a pair?

and FYI the deDion tubes on the 451 are NOT solid, they have vent holes in the top/front cross section

 

[smark]

The part you are referring to is not a "swing axle" but is called a "De Dion Tube". I don't think the plugs are a good idea. They are not watertight and will allow moisture - especially salty moisture in winter - to enter the tube but not allow moisture in the tube to evaporate - promoting corrosion.

^^^^^Ditto.

 

[sykes05]

I have them posted on our site for $13 a Pair & that includes the shipping.
I'm at the point where I am losing money with very little parts and items left, but I can't keep it all.
I take PayPal Friends & Family really - because otherwise PayPal takes a % and it is Not like I'm in business or anything like that.
All I would need is for you to select which pair and a complete Name & Address.
My email and PayPal Account is [email protected]

PS: I was just thinking due to some mixed opinions. One can just use them in bad weather (Winter) and take them out during nice weather (Summer), too.

 

[sykes05]

Smark, Same reply to wrumbarger.
See my reply, Thanks, sykes05