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Old 03-21-2016, 10:03 AM   #1045
JJorgensen52
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design View Post
Here is the general concept for the rear strap attachment. I will either use a locking nut to lock the bolt in or maybe a stud, locking nut at the top to hold the stud from turning and a nut on either side of the strap. Also need to make a square washer, I think, to give the strap a little more support where it rests on the bolt and washer.
Doug,

Looks good!

For your strap bolt, what about cutting a piece of DOM tubing to act as a spacer there, so your strap can have nice even pressure against the crossbar, rather than multiple nuts and washers?
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