Tab, 1 Radius, 10mm Hole, 3/16 Thick

OVERVIEW

When you are deep into a custom chassis build or reinforcing a rugged off-road machine, the quality of your fabrication components can make or break the integrity of your project. This A&A Manufacturing radius tab is engineered for those who demand precision and strength in their weld-on applications. Crafted from high-quality 3/16-inch thick steel, this tab provides a beefy mounting point that resists bending and fatigue under extreme stress. Whether you are building a full-tube sand rail or just adding accessories to your Baja Bug, having a clean, professional-grade tab saves hours of grinding and hand-cutting, ensuring your project looks as good as it performs. At Appletree Automotive, we know that the difference between a weekend warrior and a podium finisher is often found in the small details like the consistency of your mounting hardware.

The FAB-3066 features a 1-inch radius and a precise 10mm hole, making it the ideal choice for metric-focused builds common in the air-cooled VW and European off-road community. The radius design allows for a sleek, finished look that prevents sharp edges from snagging or causing stress risers in your tubing. Because it is manufactured by A&A Manufacturing, a titan in the racing and fabrication industry, you can trust that the tolerances are exact. These tabs are sold individually, allowing you to buy exactly what you need for shock mounts, light bars, limit straps, or custom body panels. Stop struggling with scrap metal and elevate your fabrication game with a tab designed specifically for the rigors of high-performance dirt and street use.

FITMENT

This is a universal fabrication component designed for weld-on applications. While it can be used on any custom project, it is most commonly utilized in the following air-cooled VW and off-road builds:

• Sand Rails & Dune Buggies: Perfect for mounting electronics, fuel cells, or body tabs on 1.5-inch and 1.75-inch tubing.
• Baja Bugs: Ideal for custom bumper mounts, light bar tabs, and fender supports.
• Meyers Manx & Clones: Used for securing custom roll cages and floor pan supports.
• VW Drag Beetles: Excellent for parachute mounts, wheelie bar components, and interior tin work.
• Custom Tube Chassis: Universal application for any metric 10mm hardware requirements.

SPECS

• Brand: A&A Manufacturing
• Part Number: FAB-3066
• Material: Heavy-Duty Cold Rolled Steel
• Thickness: 3/16 Inch (0.1875")
• Hole Diameter: 10mm (Perfect for Metric Hardware)
• Radius: 1 Inch
• Finish: Raw Steel (Weld-Ready)
• Shape: Radius/Teardrop style for stress distribution
• Quantity: Sold Individually

PRO TIPS

Pro Tip 1: Prep for the Perfect Weld. Before you strike an arc, ensure that the area on your chassis and the tab itself are completely free of mill scale, oil, or rust. While these tabs come ready to weld, a quick pass with a flap disc or a dedicated cleaning solvent will ensure deep penetration and a professional-looking bead. Don''t forget to chamfer the edges if you are welding to thicker wall tubing to ensure the strongest possible bond.

Pro Tip 2: Hardware Selection Matters. Since this tab features a 10mm hole, we highly recommend using Grade 10.9 metric bolts. Using the correct metric size prevents the "slop" often found when trying to use 3/8-inch hardware in a metric hole. A snug fit prevents the hole from "egging out" over time, especially in high-vibration environments like off-road racing or long-distance desert trekking.

Pro Tip 3: Prevent Heat Distortion. When welding tabs of this thickness, it is easy to put too much heat into the piece and warp the flat surface. If you are welding two tabs in parallel (for a double-shear mount), bolt a spacer or the actual component you are mounting between the tabs during the tack-welding process. This keeps the tabs perfectly aligned and prevents them from pulling inward as the metal cools, saving you the headache of trying to "clearance" them later with a hammer.