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Old 03-27-2016, 07:56 PM   #11
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver

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I mounted the rectangular tips directly to the U shaped tunnel that I welded into the running board. I added a 10"-12" section of stainless "flex" to allow some movement so nothing cracks. There is about a 3/16" gap between the tip and the notch in the running board to allow some air movement for cooling, it didn't discolor the primer, hopefully won't hurt the paint either. I am going to Locktite the four 1/4 -20 bolts that hold the tips on as they loosened a couple times last year.
Your truck came out spectacular!

Would you have a picture of the U shaped tunnel? Planning to go this route with my build and any help is greatly appreciated!
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