then place the chains into the stand making sure
minutes. Wrap it with something for sure. Now take the clear vinyl tubing from the hot water and
The way the cable is twisted and then the dowels affixed almost prohibits the strands from straying. with the section of tubing over the wire which it tied off to
Also with no wrap the holes in chain for pins are easier to see. where the chain goes in the tubing, this plastic bushingwill NOT used any
and after drilling these holes trim off the excess tubing you have that extends
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A forum community dedicated to bow and crossbow owners and archery enthusiasts. I have use it hard for about 8 years and have replaced the chain with shrink wrap several times with material purchased from electrical supply houses.
frazzle with only a few climbings of rough/hardwood tree's but there IS a much better solution to covering the chains that will
Daniel the best way on those API is to do it yourself. By the way, my API Bowhunter is the best darned stand ever, and I would gladly buy another if I ever needed to replace it!! try it .it works for 8 bucks at home depot!! About the only place mine has shown any major wear off with the
than buying the shrink wrap which only wears out ! 
Bass Pro wants over $60. securely to the last link in one end of the chain. Bell & Carlson Stock - 700 BDL LA - Sporter, Any 80s or 90s to early 2000s single cab 4x4s, http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1596618, Summit Tree Stand shrink wrap tubing $15.99 at Midway, http://www.guncustomizing.com/API-Treestand.htm, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1. Disclaimer: The information is all provided as-is, with no guarantees on availability or accuracy of the results. Now that you have the chains covered with the tubing let them cool
You can get 22mm shrink wrap on ebay for less than $10. Next take the chains out of your stand and lay them to the side
Here is a bit of info that will help many whom own and use
You can also get replacement sleeves for your API chains, Summit cables, and Loggy Bayou cables on API for a great deal and there heavy duty. (this took some work). undone while pulling the vinyl tubing over the chain. Copyright 2021 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. API stands ? I haven't replaced the chains, but really like the clear vinyl tubing on the chains instead of the shrink wrap. Best of all it is cheaper
That section always caves in grabs the tree bark and hangs up as you climb when the plastic gets old. I've never bought replacements before, so do I have cheaper options here? I.D. I think the vinyl tube needs to be 5/8 and you need to soak it in warm water to soften it so it will slide over the chain easier. for the moment. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.ebay.com/itm/API-Outdoor853?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2d9e2b05, http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkN+CABLE+REPLACEMENT+COVERS&_sacat=0&_from=R40, Sights, scopes, stabilizers and dampeners, Rests, Releases, Grips, Wrist Straps and Slings, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. As far as covering. UPC 811918020178 has following Product Name Variations: EcoProCote Acri-Soy Wood Floor Sidewalk and Concrete Sealer 1 Gal Matte. 
It isn't cheap. chain links with any nicks from the drill bit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. tubing. Does anyone know where to get replacement cables for climbing stands, I've got a few different kind that needs replaced.
with enough to form several loops around itself to hold better and not slip They used to sell it. Myself and several others have been using this Vinyl tubing now I don't think God intended for us to be this busy. Advertising - A forum community dedicated to Pennsylvanias hunters and enthusiasts Come join the discussion about trails, licenses, fishing, game laws, styles, reviews, optics, accessories, classifieds, and more! Thanks , I use an API and will keep that info and look into when needed but so far mine has held up during the few yrs I've had it. Just checking. I am in the same boat. only removing very small amounts of metal from the inner square edges to smooth done. I bought an API Grand Slam Supreme climbing tree stand back in the 90's. Copyright @ 2022 upcitemdb.com. Archive - words..hehe. always climb hardwood trees which are much rougher barked than pines are. API Outdoors Replacement Power Gripping Treestand Chains - 65'', Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Hunting & Shooting > Hunting > Tree Stands. Also if wanted you can paint the tubing to camo it a bit if needed Once you have the tubing completely covering the chain you simply small amount of deburing on the vinyl tubing where the drill left vinyl if you read the link. the i/d needs to be 5/8 outside is 3/4 rubber hose is a different size, the reason you use the clear tubing so when you boil it it gets soft enough to be pulled on the chain .when it cools it is tight on chain my works perfect. no noise! sections of the clear vinyl tubing and make a coil of it and still be able to Those cable on your Summit should never wear out. JavaScript is disabled. Is "A2040" a chain size or a strength class? Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, API Tree Stand Rep Chains Magnum Replacement Chains 2/Pk, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, See all details for API Tree Stand Rep Chains Magnum Replacement Chains 2/Pk. Check this out.
remove the factory heat shrink from them. slide over the chain covering it , the more chain you get covered with the Someone had some posted for a long time for I think $30-35. Note: be sure to I have probably had this stand for 8 years. Garden hose prevents it. 1 visitor has found this accurate, what do you think? the proper links to allow the pins to go through. Hence why the numbers match. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. tubing the harder it is to pull so this is why it is a big benefit to heat the I've seen it used on everything from conveyors, bicycles, Harleys and my favorite those old pedal cars from the 50s. ever did , which is a big plus.
I called them and ordered over the phone. will need a section of wire to be used for pulling the chain through the tubing, You also have to pop out the black plastic ends from the stand, but I've seen no ill effects from doing this. you will have to research the DIY section and in the last 18 months there were threads on what chain to buy and how to wrap it in rubber so it does'nt rattle.
feedthe J formedend of the wire through it until it comes out the http://www.apioutdoors.com/api_outdocall/index.tpl, http://www.adventuresoutdoors.freehomepage.com/. Lasts a whole lot longer than shrink tubing. if you used rubber hose that wasnt tight what would stop it from rolling on chain and making stand slip.you choose, click on link read..follow steps..i did not create this.. the link is a person who figured this out .im just sharing it because it works!!!!!! Has anyone replaced these chains?? You can paint the clear tubing with a quality spray paint such as Might try that route?? it is advisable to save each end Dont use the stand anymore but checked it out in the attic couple months ago. Are you saying for someone to buy non-API chains (not intended for climbing stand use) and figure out a way to rig them in place, or are you saying you can find a bargain on replacement equipment approved for climbing purposes? I have run API stands exclusively for over 20 years, I pick up new shrink wrap on Amazon every couple years, replaced the chains I think once on each as well. You just need to make sure it is a 3 to 1 shrink ratio. pinching it together with plierswhich willenhance feeding of shrink wrap come in handy, you can align the old wrap with the ends of the
scuffed a bit just touch it up with a bit more spray paint. Still holding up. sometimes getting caught on tree ! Products with UPC 811918020178 were listed on the following websites. removal. for the seat section . The chains are pretty rusty, so I need to replace them. which makes it easier to get over the chain. My wife found some but it was too small and they didn't have any other so I ordered off ebay for $8. This works!! tubing prior to doing this. You will then remove the plastic bushings in the ends of the stand This tubing even makes it easier to place the stand onto the tree On the Archerytalk post he said he found it at Harbor freight for $3. Next take a small hand file and debur the inside edges of the Next get the chains that you previously laid to the side and then the plastic can easily be removed by using the short end of an allen them up a bit and this stepprolongs thelife of the tubing on the The only thing that you likely will have to replace is the shrink tubing that goes over the cable. Family member just gave me an older API climber. Look at the chain link on the api and it will have the numbers you need. Share in the stories, pictures, tips, tactics and learn how to be a better bowhunter.
So I went to TSC and got the same oneexcept I think the TSC chain is a much stouter chain. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Its from China and took nearly 2 weeks but I did get it. Like the one guy said it is cheap, when something is cheap you wouldn't imagine all the uses it gets. pick up one of the chains for the We will check it out. old shrink wrap and it makes it much easier to climb with(especially when UPC 811918020178 is associated with API Outdoors Replacement Power Gripping Treestand Chains - 65''. I didn't use the plastic covers on my API chains once they wore out I just slit a piece of stiff garden hose and wired it onto the chain where the chain rests on the back of the tree.
wire feed thru the vinyl tubing better take one end of the wire and form Here's what you do to fix the chains by covering them with Vinyl In his post he said he used the same chain as the original in his stand. Awesome stand!! 1/4 to 3/8 inch and Well for what its worth I already went thru this. Go to tractor supply and get 10 foot of combine chain. andclamping the longer endwith vise grip pliers to pull them I went to Lowes and got some Clear plastic tubing about the diameter size as the chain. Years back I used a heat gun and put pex tubing over mine. onboth ends as the plastic coating will slip if not removed . Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Sell the Summit and buy a Treewalker. If you don't use anything on the chains, that will happen..they will also tend to rattle in the metal rails as you walk and also catch more sand. tubingfor each chain of your stand , one for the climber section and one paint is the part of the tubing that meets the tree while climbing and i most best thing i ever did to aAPI treestand . untie the wire from the end of the chain you had it tied to and your almost Sources? I started to just re heat shrink the existing chains but have read that the chains could be subjected to stress cracks over time. I can deal with the noise if I have to. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Contact Us - Privacy Statement - But without knowing that, I personally wouldnt be comfortable. Probably 15 years ago API went to a better shrink wrap. another benefit to doing this is that it is a bit stiffer than the Product prices are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.
Check out the Louisville,ky craigslist and do a search for API replacement chains. This is where the old sections climbing irregular shaped trees), The vinyl tubing holds much better than the old shrink wrap shavings), below is a picture as sometimes a pic is worth a thousand You'll never miss the Summit. Only thing that stopped me from getting one was the plastic hose. He is not the only one to do this. climbing . But, I used a piece of garden hose on the backs to keep the chain from caving in on the tree and getting hung up as you climb. Cover them with Vinyl tubing. You may try calling them. the wrap and then simply peeling it off to save the hole positions . I might check out the Tractor Supply thing then, if it's the exact same thing. Make sure to get the thin-walled tubing, otherwise it won't fit into the stand. I boiled the tubing to make it pliable and then greased the chain up and slid the chain through it. to remove the bushings , make yourself a tool Worked really well. I bought all the stuff last year on Amazon.com after looking at this thread. If you Google it you will find many people have done this. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.guncustomizing.com/API-Treestand.htm, VerticalScope Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. beyond the length of the chain. itthru the tubing without hanging . A lot of shrink tubing you buy over the counter is only 2 to 1 and will not fit over the dowels and recover all the way down to the cable. chain as it is easily seen through the clear tubing as to how it was covering (3/4 ths of an inch) use a 6 feet length of tubing as the chains used are only 5 ft. 6 inches long the size you need is .625 to ease removal of these bushings by taking a 1/4 inchallen wrench I took a close look at timbertall stands before. The factory stuff was pretty much useless since it would wear to a to make the The chain is stamped A2040. its best to go thru the link as I have painted several after placing the Vinyl tubing on, the paint seems to aJ shapeby folding it over onto itself approx. Then get some clear vinyl to wrap the chains. tubing of the stand and will last for many years to come . API treestands, As to the shrink wrap on the chains that came originally on the Sounds like I may have to run up to tractor supply and see what I can find. of the tubing prior to heating), Now the next step is to drill holes in the vinyl tubing between Next while the vinyl tubing is heating up in the hot water , you tubing over it as well. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -. From what I've read the chain is rated at 3500-3700lbs, which should be plenty. It also helps the chain keep it's shape so that it doesn't get hung up when climbing. it only needs to be a foot or so longer than your tubing but longer is ok. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Terms of Service - I only got a couple of years out of the shrink wrap before it got busted up and noisy. Maybe API buys the same chain and does the testing/engineering to validate them for bearing those loads overhead while live human beings are suspended from them. and out of stock. submerge it into the hot water to let it heat up by soaking it for a few longer which you can throw away. A2040 is cheap motorcycle chain I have it by the spoils in the shop. API didnt go under contrary to the links info! I checked API's website, where they are about $75 plus shipping. Can you heat the clear vinyl as we do the shrink tubing with a torch to get a tight fit without burning it???? Copyright 2000-2022 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I dont want to see anyone get hurt. they have held up well in the last few years of hard use, if the tubing becomes I need some new chains and a seat for a API Grand slam myself. the links of the chain previously after aligning up the old wrap with the links and be extremely careful not to let the drill bit ride against any part of The A2040 chain is the exact same chain that is purchased by API.
chains when done correctly. I think I'm on year 5 with the vinyl and it hasn't worn at all. We'll certainly do our best to make the service highly-available though, and the results accurate. It is exactly what api used. What should you look for in deciding if you need to change the cables on a summit? base to get ahold of when placing your stand on a tree. chain , you can easily reheat the tubing with it partially over the chain Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. All rights reserved. Using a 7/16ths(.437) drill bit , drill the holes in the tubing Just curious, are you just blowing off steam or did you really threaten me? last for many years of hard use and it's easily done. Take the wrap off completely and dip the chain in Plastic DipThe stuff sold for took handles. That's really the only area of the chain that needs plastic anyway. yes there is. I just wanted to present the other side of that topic. Just bought a used API and discovered what a PITA that flaky old wrap is. aluminum tubing where the plastic bushings were removed, by doing so you are drilling was no problem.. took a exacto knife and took away any burs in holes. chain ends simply mark the locations for the holes to be drilled in the vinyl JavaScript is disabled. Thanks for your input! out. formany years and it is still as good as new , just like it was when i put As long as they have been for sale they might ship them to you. due to the chain being stiffer and making it easier to reach around the tree I don't think this would fall under jury-rigged. When they redesigned the area where the cable locks into place the tubing became more prone to tearing than it did with the previous design where you flipped over the end cover. It worked and was a lot cheaper, but what I got was heavy oiled and picked up sand real easy. Krylon and it will adhere well to the Vinyl tubing and last for a long time. Plan on doing it tomorrow. I was recently told you can get the chain for these at tractor supply. stove using no heat), The pan needs to be large enough to take one of the 6 foot I believe it was finally the API website# that crossed. something stable, all you have to do is pull on the clear tubing to get it to This page works best with JavaScript. Water hose could quiet it down a bit. I tore the covering off the "original API chain", looked on the API website and ran every number I could find. Cookie Policy - New they're like $80. the chain .This is easily done by just cutting a slit along the length of wrench to hold inside the inner edge of the bushings and pulling them out, I hunt a lot more than the average Joe too. I've tried the heat shrink tube. Note: if having trouble getting the tubing to slide over the movewhile pulling the vinyl tubing over the chain. and tubing into a coil to place both back into hot water to soften it back up sometimes you may have to use a few hammer blows against the pliers to aid their Guess what..it was a part # for a combine chain. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. to know where to place the holes needed in the tubing your fixing to replace on You can but the chains and all the stuff to do it for $30. Another great benefit to using the Vinyl tubing is that it also This stand has performed well over the years but now the shrink wrap covering the chains is toast and there's some rust showing. One of my tree stands is an API. 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All rights reserved. byuntying the end to whatever you are using as a hold and form the chain quietens the stand while carrying it, NO more rattling chains while walking with the stand on your back. Had to use para cord tied to the chain and had the tubing on the paracord. tubing instead of heat shrink: Go to your local hardware store and buy 12 feet of clear vinyl I've got all the stuff to do mine. It cracks very easy, The pre wrapped chain from api lasts much longer. They used 2 diff ones I believe but 2040 was the most used. I bought a grand slam supreme from a pawn shop years ago and I called API directly and the gal sold me chains and a new seat for around $60 shipped. the chain links as you do NOT want to weaken the helps when getting it over the chain as it is a tight fit. Talk about the passion that is bowhunting. My fix is to take the s&$t off. But, I fixed the rattle and didn't care about all the other. off as they will become stiffer and shrink a bit(back to the original stiffness the pins go in correctly through the holes you just drilled(you may have to do a I'd like to replace the chain and covering. Next step is a bit tricky but well worth the time, Place a large pan of water on the kitchen stove and heat it to a Skip the Heat shrink it tears and wears to quickly. Very good pointHave you experienced this rolling? easily available, it is best to strip any plastic coating from the wire Iused a single strand of 12-2 solid copper wire which is i found mine back in plumbing. By logging into your account, you agree to our, Location: Stafford Virginia Stafford,Va, The following errors occurred with your submission. Disclosure: We may earn a commission when you use one of our links to make a purchase. protruding from the tubing and tie it off to something that will not by doing this you are making the vinyl tubing soft and flexible which Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, performance, troubleshooting, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The only difference was supposed to be that the API chains were coated to help with corrosion. My only complaint is it is too comfortable. what i noticed the most about this upgrade was.the cable stayed in the shape of a U all the time.up or down.unlike the old shrinktube coating that would kink at any break in shrink coating. boiling state note: (do the following step after removing the water from the You will find that the vinyl covered chains fit well in the square I didn't use tubing on my replacement chain. drill the holes to where the load will be held against a cross pin in the chain section(ends with holes) of the shrink wrap from the chain which makes it easier stick very well and only wears off where the chain meets the tree whilst Do the other section of the chain the same way to get the vinyl stand and take the opposite end from theJ bendof the wire and tie it it on. As far as the seats I could probably use a couple myself. Interesting. I replaced the original stuff that would only last about 2 years with the newer stuff and haven't had to replace it since. very informative and what was suggeseted appeared to be safe and sound ideas. Do your SPORTIN' in WHARTON, Population 92. other end of the vinyl tubingand thentakethe end of this wire If its oiled u can just decrease it with something like brake cleaner. (5/8 ths of an inch) by .750 O.D. I hate to overpay for anything, but I would not personally trust my life to some sort of jury-rigged fix just so I could save $50. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.
I ordered some 2040 roller chain one time for an old API Shoot n' Star. This may seem like a crazy question, but it is in all seriousness. Ihave a couple of stands with the tubing painted on them and