Footman loops 2 1/2" between centres
 

Gents, does anyone have a source for these footman loops 2 1/2" between centres as used on a carrier rear for securing the tarp.

Kevin.

No mate but I have one for a pattern, not sure what SWG they are made from but I considered making some.

I know you can get jeep ones by the bag full.

Let me know if you find a source :giveup

A simple Google search reveals hundreds of places to find footman loops.
Look on eBay etc.
I believe what you require is what is referred to as a " 2" footman loop "
as the size is determined by the strap and not by the center to center bolt distance
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For what it's worth, McMaster lists 1" (webbing) loops as being 2-1/8" c-c and 1-1/2" nominal as 2-5/8" c-c.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#footman's-loops/=v3dy1d
They are available either zinc plated or stainless.

Some are cast from Brass/bronze while others are simply bent roundstock. I could not find my spares when I was finishing my carrier up so I made the last one up from the bent roundstock...took about 10 minutes.

The ones I have are bent round stock too.

Chris, if you buy them from the hundreds listed on ebay you will find the mounting holes are way to small!, you need a 1/4" or 5/16" can't remember which mounting hole, pretty unique.

The ones I took off a 42 carrier were bronze/brass, can make some easy enough but just thought someone might have some kicking about.

How many do you need Kev ?

Six richard.

Desperate or after Xmas ? If I am making some for mine I might as well make six extra... Will give one a go and see if it meets your standards.

No , not desperate, I was going to get some spaces and tig weld some wire, no bother, u can get em made.

Thanks for the offer.

Kevin.

McMaster got dragged into court in the US for export control violations. I think it was over some bolts. When I tried to buy some ball-release pin for my M38A1 GPMG mount, I remember getting a great big Foxtrot Oscar warning that they don't sell internationally.

I've been refused by McMaster as well, but that has already been discussed. I included the link to provide an image with dimensions to link webbing size to hole spacing.
We can hope that one day they'll relax a bit since they seem to have an amazing variety of product listed.