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Old 06-28-10, 03:00 PM
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just put my FD alt on and now my strur bar wont clear it, is there any that will clear it? im thinking maybe the cusco?
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Old 06-28-10, 03:54 PM
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By how much and where do it not clear. Simple answer is probably no; you could use washers or spacers under the mount points, but that would make the bar's contact less direct and effective likely.
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it hits on the brace that hold the alt on place (the black one with the sliding bolt on it)


im thinking about grinding down the top of it.
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my JIC bar is a similar style to the Cusco bar, it has plenty of clearance for the FD alt.
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Old 06-28-10, 10:18 PM
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Grind it down if it doesn't need much taken off.
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try using a smaller belt?
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yeah i was going to say just lower the alt on the bracket enough to clear it and use a shorter belt if possible.

just dont ground out anything that shouldnt be :P i learned that the hard way
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Old 06-28-10, 11:23 PM
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try using a smaller belt?
Duhhh...im stupid
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If forced to grind remember that a small increase in thickness causes a dramatic decrease in stiffness and strength. Roughly triple the percentage removed for small percentages.
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yeah, well its not a big issue as of now, ill probably wait because im about to redo the whole motor
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my cusco bar clears the FD alt but rubs on the bottom of the hood.
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the JIC magic bar has a nicer fitment it clears my FD alt and wont rub on the hood. i dont use spacers or anything.
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