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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rojowe
Do you have to weld in the spacers? I don't have access to a welder but I figure I can just put in a nut as the spacer and use longer bolts?
Just want to confirm, thanks
I wouldn't use a nut because it'd make getting the bolts out a pain. Stack up 2 or 3 washers between plates and use slighty longer bolts
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Did this today. Ended up very nice.








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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Did mine two.

Homemade diff guard-img_20130422_154529_854.jpg
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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They look great! Nice work fellas
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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thats badass! do i have to get longer bolts?
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MountiansRcool
thats badass! do i have to get longer bolts?
Yes, 1-1/4" is the length you want.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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I used 1-1/2" bolts but I also spaced the two covers with drilled out nuts.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Drewjharper1900
I used 1-1/2" bolts but I also spaced the two covers with drilled out nuts.
Yes I did too. It wouldn't work sandwiched.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Oh my bad. Yours dident look like there was as much space between them.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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I will be looking for a D 30 cover this weekend, that is a nice DIY upgrade.

You guys have done some nice work hope mine comes out as nice as the ones pictured.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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thats sweet. i hope this gets more popular because its a cheap mod that has a lot of use
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Originally Posted by AoA
Did this today. Ended up very nice.








What color orange is that ? I like it !
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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This is an awesome idea... Looks like a junk yard run is in my near future
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What color orange is that ? I like it !
VHT Engine Metallic
SP402 Burnt Copper

It's kind of expensive, but goes on nice doesn't drip and dries fast.
By far my favorite flashy color I use
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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VHT Engine Metallic
SP402 Burnt Copper

It's kind of expensive, but goes on nice doesn't drip and dries fast.
By far my favorite flashy color I use
Thanks !
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