[Dbrinkmann]

Does anyone know the part number of this pin that holds the dog guard to the ceiling mount?

 

[RRToadHall]

It most likely is not available separately

 

[dave3d]

It is known as a Dzus fastener. They are a pain in the butt and never work.
Not listed as a separate L/R part but can be bought from fastener suppliers if you find the right size. There may be a minimum order though.

 

[scimitargtc]

Have exactly the same issue 1 has fallen between the side carpet and body a no way can I locate it, let us all know if you find a supply as I’ll gladly buy 3 as use now and spares

 

[dave3d]

https://www.southco.com/en-us/81-82-85

 

[RRToadHall]

I went back and looked at your photos... so the wing snapped off the retaining post? I gotta say that is a first that I have seen. i wonder if the PO didn't know that it is not a wing bolt and that both sides of the guard need to be resting on the little plastic arms on the ceiling mounts before you tighten the retainers

 

[Dbrinkmann]

This is exactly the info I needed. I'll measure the existing one and see if I can find a comparable southco part, looks like I'll have to order a few. Headed out on vacation for a week so it might be a bit before I get this sorted but I'll post back here. @rrtoadhall, it's not snapped off, maybe just a bad photo.

 

[Dbrinkmann]

finally had some time to spend on this. got out the micrometer and measured the one that i had. it would appear to be a Southco 82-12-260-20 or 82-12-260-16 depending on whether you want it in stainless. Going to order some later tonight, will post back on the fit once i receive them.

 

[scimitargtc]

Great continuation of .the thread. Please keep us all updated

 

[dave3d]

There is also a plastic retaining washer that stops the thing falling out in the first place. You can see it in your pic.
I don't know where you get those, but you could probably make one.

 

[Dbrinkmann]

yeah no idea, i might take a look at the local ace hardware to see if they have anything. I ordered a few extra dzus fasteners just in case

 

[ColoradoCrow]

Try a rubber o ring on the top half to hold it in place. Ace hardware has more obscure parts.
After that I would try Fastnal on the web

 

[Dbrinkmann]

There were 2 plastic washers on the one that I had so I split it up and didn't need to hunt it down at ace hardware. I can also confirm that the part number Southco 82-12-260-20 or 82-12-260-16 depending on whether you want it in stainless is the correct one. Hope that helps someone else down the road. My dog guard is installed!

 

[dave3d]

So how many did you have to buy in the end? What was the minimum order?

 

[Dbrinkmann]

No minimum, direct from southco