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71swb4x4 · 05-04-2006, 10:20 PM

I am getting ready to put my rear bags in. I am using Slam Specialties RS-72's. The upper bolt holes are 2 3/4" apart, which means that the inner hole will be off the frame sitting in the little cup part of the upper bracket. This is going to make it nearly impossible for me to put that bolt in, since the body is still on. What I want to do is remove this piece, and install a plate that would basically make the frame a little wider right here, giving me extra material to mount the bag to, while making it easier to install the bag. At least 90% of the bag will still be resting on the main part of the frame. I feel very comfortable using this as a solution but I wanted some outside input too.
What do you think?

05-04-2006, 10:20 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Can I remove my rear coil spring upper mount? I am getting ready to put my rear bags in. I am using Slam Specialties RS-72's. The upper bolt holes are 2 3/4" apart, which means that the inner hole will be off the frame sitting in the little cup part of the upper bracket. This is going to make it nearly impossible for me to put that bolt in, since the body is still on. What I want to do is remove this piece, and install a plate that would basically make the frame a little wider right here, giving me extra material to mount the bag to, while making it easier to install the bag. At least 90% of the bag will still be resting on the main part of the frame. I feel very comfortable using this as a solution but I wanted some outside input too. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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