What does AK retainer plate do?

This awesome steel plate replaces the retaining spring, installs in seconds and securely holds the hammer and trigger pins in place. Makes reassembly much easier. Works in nearly all AK variants.

What is an AK retaining plate?

Product Info. This steel plate replaces the retaining wire “shepherds hook” typically used in AK variants. Works in both milled and stamped receivers and installs in seconds to quickly secure the hammer and trigger axis pins in place. Makes reassembly of the fire control group much easier.

What is a retaining plate?

[ri′tān·ər ‚plāt] (engineering) The plate on which removable mold parts (such as a cavity or ejector pin) are mounted during molding.

What is AK shepherds hook?

Description. Easy to Install Retaining plate that replaces the standard Shepherd’s hook on AK Trigger Group Axis Pins. It has an integrated installation tab for ease of installation and fits almost all AK variants.

What are axle retainers?

Axle shaft retainers are designed to fit specific axle sizes. Start by factoring in the number of splines and measurements of your axle. The style of brakes in your vehicle can also impact which replacement axle retainer you need.

How do I know if my Ford 9 is a big bearing?

Many internet sources will claim that the bearing size can be reliably determined by the size of the T-bolt nuts used to secure the bearing retainer plate to the housing. It is said that small bearing housings always use a 9/16 socket size, while the big bearing housing use 11/16 socket size on the retaining nuts.

What holds the axle in place?

When using a pressed bearing setup, the axle is held in place by the pressed-on wheel ball bearing and possibly a pressed collar or retaining clip next to the bearing. The bearing assembly fits into a cup that bolts to the outer housing.

Are all Ford 9 third members the same?

Ford 9 3/8in 3rd members are different according to Kevin Stang.

What is full-floating axle?

A full-floating axle carries the vehicle’s weight on the axle casing, not the halfshafts; they serve only to transmit torque from the differential to the wheels. Full-floating axle shafts are retained by a flange bolted to the hub, while the hub and bearings are retained on the spindle by a large nut.

What is a Ford 9 inch spool?

A Ford 9 inch spool is one solid part that replaces all components of a differential. It will always turn both axles at the same speed with an equal amount of force. Due to the simplistic design, it is much stronger and lighter than any differential.

Where can I get a hammer and trigger pin retainer plate?

“I use them all the time in all my AKs!” – Rob Ski This is official Union Hammer and Trigger Pin Retainer Plate, made proudly in USA by Power Custom! * Marked fields are required. Quality item that is super easy to install along with lightening fast shipping.

How big are the Axis pins on a Kalashnikov?

Works in all variants of Kalashnikovs. These axis pins are made to work with receivers as wide as 1.390″ or 35.3mm. Made from heat treated tool steel for years of use then black oxided. This is… The ONLY 100% milled AK trigger group made in the USA.

Is the AK trigger made in the USA?

The ONLY 100% milled AK trigger group made in the USA. Made the right way, from solid steel bar stock. Before, the American shooter had to settle for cast…