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Ducbsa
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Once I saw that the assembly had the hard rubber spacer in it, I had to find a way to take it out. I tried the mod of having it on the inside, but that kept my headlights from being aimed low enough. I tried shortening the 8mm tube and running a M8-1.00 die over it. That worked for one, but the other was weakened too much and twisted apart when I tightened the nut up. I thought of trying some .049" wall 5/16" aluminum tube, but that didn't seem strong enough. I went with a M8-1.00 bolt that I carefully drilled through on my drill press. The exit point was off-center just a little bit, of course - no lathe. But, it turned out well. Now no more ugly stock wide wind dragging turn signals for me!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

another option would be to go with firebolt front turn signals....
or the cr mirrors with the turn signals integrated.

Just options for next time around, and a lot easier than modifications to the lightning turn
signal stalk.

(Message edited by diablobrian on September 17, 2009)
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Ducbsa
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Drilling a pair of bolts is cheaper and no waiting for the dealer to order the parts.
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Ourdee
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 08:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)




Where's the pictures?
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1324
Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used some steel tubing I bought from the local hardware store and cut some spacers to length and stuck them on the inside (like you mentioned using the plastic spacers). I've had no issues aiming...
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

another option would be to go with firebolt front turn signals.... Brian are they shorter? I put the spacers on the inside, but it takes up alot of space.
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Zorton
Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i got the xb lights integrated rear which is great i might add and put the back ones up front which have no spacer and the stud is not long so they bolt right up!
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Ducbsa
Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 05:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pix? Not very informative, but here they are:

(Incidentally using the tube spacers is easier and why didn't you suggest it to me first?)

The raw material


I guess this shows why it's called a flyscreen; sorry for not cleaning it up.

Finished job


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