CoverCradle II Retractable Cover System Parts

There were two different sized ball studs used on Hot Spring cover lifters. One is this 1/4" threaded shaft and the other (3rd qtr 2009) is 5/16" threaded shaft (part# 75149). Either one size or the other will be on your cover lifter but not both sizes. Ball studs are used to attach the gas shocks (struts) to the Cover Cradle, Cover Cradle II and Uprite cover lifter hardware. 

The Crosslink Assembly is the large "U" shaped bar that spans from the right side pivot assembly to the left side on the Cover Cradle and the Cover Cradle II cover lifter.

Replacement 60lb gas spring shock for all Cover Cradle II cover lifters from the makers of Hot Springs spas. Gas shock color is black.  One of these shocks is used on the Cover Cradle II.

This Cover Cradle & Cover Cradle II hardware bag #1 includes the following:

Four Hole Side Hinge (Qty 2)
Four Hole Rear Hinge (Qty 2)
#10 x 1" Flat Head Screws (Qty 8)
#10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Screws (Qty 8)

Note: The items in this hardware bag are not sold separately from the manufacturer.

This Cover Cradle II hardware bag #2 includes the following:

1/4"-20 x 3/4" Stainless Steel Hex Bolts (Qty 4)
#10 x 1-1/2" Stainless Steel Flat Head Screws (Qty 8)
#10 x 1-1/2" Stainless Steel Pan Head Screws (Qty 14)

Note: The items in this hardware bag are not sold separately from the manufacturer but are available from most hardware stores.

This Cover Cradle II hardware bag #3 is only for spas with removable exterior panels and includes the following:

#10 x 2" Stainless Steel Flat Head Screws (Qty 8)
#10 x 2" Stainless Steel Pan Head Screws (Qty 14)
Note: The items in this hardware bag are not sold separately from the manufacturer but are available from most hardware stores.

(Ref. #2b) This pivot assembly is for the left side of the Cover Cradle II cover lifter as you're facing the lifter from the front.  This arm attaches to the side of the cover with a bracket and screws.  The other end attaches near the base of the spa.

(Ref. #2a) This pivot assembly is for the right side of the Cover Cradle II cover lifter as you're facing the lifter from the front.  It attaches to one side of the cover via a bracket and screws, and the other end attaches near the bottom of the edge of the spa.

This black side arm is used on the CoverCradle (F) Series and the CoverCradle II. It attaches to the side of the spa cover and then to the side of the spa .