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Smart move using Zip Ties to test fit it before you spend the time and effort to bolt it in place permanently. Need to think about what happens when somebody behind you has their headlights on high beam. Does that "blind" your camera? Could a different angle work better for you?
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Absolutely! And bolting on parts that have "a pedigree" of sorts is definitely designing from scratch. And, like you said too - engineering done by somebody else helps with the drama.
I think you could easily post "screen grabs" to show the design elements without any complaints from the...
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The easy answer on the condition for the idler arm is just like the tie rods. You should "push the swivel" to both extremes and it "shouldn't feel gritty" and so far as wear is concerned if you push it to one extreme or the other - it should not fall back the other direction. In other words...
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Another way to go is a pintle hook on the side.
Your exercise for the day will be hustling it into place. :cool:
Picture is one of our member trucks.
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Looks pretty good so far to me...
Some trim when you get finished fitting it all in place - and it should be as nice as the picture of the inside.
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You mentioned Polaris.
Have you searched around about Polaris and Recall to make sure you don't have a problem where your steering wheel "becomes disengaged"?
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I have to ask... No chance of working in that barn behind your truck? It would still be hot, but it would be in the shade... Nice looking truck. Yeah, solo is a whole lot more difficult than if you had an extra set of hands (most of the time).
I have a little bucket with army men to give to the kids. They got a kick out of getting in the truck and getting a souvenir!!
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Something as a give away... Yes sir, I decided last time when I did my first "Touch A Truck" event that having something was just about a requirement. The Library...
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My opinion - for what that is worth - is that your idea is pretty sound.
The lawyer dogs will be all over you if anything ever goes wrong though. They will be asking questions about your personal pedigree and where your engineering sheep skin is. Even if your idea is better by thirty years...