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    Re: clamshell catches

    It depends on the thickness and angle of any spacers that you put under the bracket. I used a block of black nylon cut to size and angled to suit the body profile and this works OK - also you could rely on the bolt head to provide the necessary resting point for the lever. You need to experiment once the clips are positioned in place. Also I just trimmed my brackets with a hacksaw and then filed and sanded them down with varying grades of wet and dry. It doesnt have to be too technical - but if you have access to additional equipment and processes then go for it!
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    Re: clamshell catches

    Quote Originally Posted by Stratos Fear View Post
    It depends on the thickness and angle of any spacers that you put under the bracket. I used a block of black nylon cut to size and angled to suit the body profile and this works OK - also you could rely on the bolt head to provide the necessary resting point for the lever. You need to experiment once the clips are positioned in place. Also I just trimmed my brackets with a hacksaw and then filed and sanded them down with varying grades of wet and dry. It doesnt have to be too technical - but if you have access to additional equipment and processes then go for it!
    Thanks for the input and suggestions!

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