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mrekim
Jan 07, 2014Explorer
myredracer wrote:
Related to this, I read the (long) thread on the DC setup a couple of months back. Excellent read. I am going to the opportunity to mount the cam arm brackets better this time with shims to account for the difference in the radii of the A-frame and bracket. I've noticed these brackets have moved a bit which I don't like. Will check square and true, etc. at the same time. I have a feeling the threads on the 4 bolts holding the brackets on may be slightly damaged so am going to order some new ones to be safe. Not sure if I can use a tap and similar bolt without having to use the Reese one.
If the frame is 1/8" tube I would not use the self tapping bolts and my shim would be 1/4" steel plate with a radius ground in for the DC mount - like this:

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