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Essential Spare Parts, What parts are good to keep on hand?
post November 30th 2008 8:06 PM
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What parts are important to keep on hand as spares for the AR? And are there any parts which I should keep more than one spare? I guess the logical next question is what tools are essential to have?


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post November 30th 2008 8:11 PM
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Tools: Strap wrench. Castle nut wrench. Brass punches.

Spare parts: Firing pins, springs, pins, extractor, detents, a bolt if you can afford it, gas rings.


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post November 30th 2008 8:20 PM
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Like Gmountain said, it is good to keep a little bit of everything.
I always try to have.
Carrier and Bolt Group
LPK
Charging Handle
Gas Tube
Misc Springs



Tools
DPMS Multi Wrench
Roll Pin Punch Set
Standard Punch Set
Brass Hammer
Long Handle Flat hear Screw Driver
Front Sight Post Wrench
Allen Wrench Pak "Adjustable Trigger and Optic Mount"




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post November 30th 2008 8:28 PM
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Excellent Question. I was wondering that too but hadn't asked yet.
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post November 30th 2008 9:26 PM
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What is a LPK - Lower Parts Kit?
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post November 30th 2008 9:31 PM
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QUOTE (FAAPOD @ November 30th 2008 10:26 PM) *
What is a LPK - Lower Parts Kit?


Exactly right.
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post November 30th 2008 10:29 PM
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Sounds like they have it nailed down. The DPMS Armorer wrench is much better than most castle nut wrenches and has a lot of extra tools for other uses.



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post November 30th 2008 11:05 PM
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Mabey Addax could put together a kit or 2 for different levels & sell em on there web site thumb.gif thumb.gif


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QUOTE (Rampy @ December 1st 2008 12:05 AM) *
Mabey Addax could put together a kit or 2 for different levels & sell em on there web site thumb.gif thumb.gif


That would be sweet.
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Whenever I order from Brownells or Midway I always add in some springs or pins or firing pins. Little parts, cost next to nothing, and in no time it's easy to acquire a decent spare parts kit.
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QUOTE (Gmountain @ December 1st 2008 6:43 AM) *
Whenever I order from Brownells or Midway I always add in some springs or pins or firing pins. Little parts, cost next to nothing, and in no time it's easy to acquire a decent spare parts kit.



I never think of it sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif

Not to mention Brownell's web pages/search feature stinks................

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does anyone know of a website that sells a good kit?
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