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robatthelake
Aug 21, 2014Explorer
I have installed My Own Baseplates / Mounting Hardware on several vehicles.
Each had its own quirks but all were relatively Easy to install.
The advantage in doing Your Own installation is that In doing it You are intimately familiar with All the Components and where there are Bolts that may cause problems or require re torquing in the future.
I have seen several Professional Installations that were done improperly ,where the Owners had No idea what was skipped in the installation process because the Installer was too lazy to do the job right!
The obvious Cost savings by doing the job myself was also a strong factor in making My choice.
If You are somewhat mechanically inclined and can handle simple tasks like hanging a Door or Changing the Oil , You can probably follow the instructions and get the job done!
Each had its own quirks but all were relatively Easy to install.
The advantage in doing Your Own installation is that In doing it You are intimately familiar with All the Components and where there are Bolts that may cause problems or require re torquing in the future.
I have seen several Professional Installations that were done improperly ,where the Owners had No idea what was skipped in the installation process because the Installer was too lazy to do the job right!
The obvious Cost savings by doing the job myself was also a strong factor in making My choice.
If You are somewhat mechanically inclined and can handle simple tasks like hanging a Door or Changing the Oil , You can probably follow the instructions and get the job done!
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