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(New page: For the benefit of the newbies, or a reminder to the "memory challenged", there are many basic safety issues that should always be observed, whether you build it from the ground up, or fin...)
 
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Unless they are factory, or you did them yourself, check em. Aluminum lines need a Double Flare.
 
Unless they are factory, or you did them yourself, check em. Aluminum lines need a Double Flare.
 
Surprising how many people don't know that. If you don't know how to tell, get someone who does. Especially check any newly installed pieces, like around proportioning valves.
 
Surprising how many people don't know that. If you don't know how to tell, get someone who does. Especially check any newly installed pieces, like around proportioning valves.
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Seat belt anchors.
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Frame members are best, but if it goes through sheet metal, use at least a 3 inch grade 8 washer. Use grade 8 bolts and nuts. Never use the seat anchors, and don't use them for comparison.  You weight much more than the seat, so the belt anchors must be 4 or 5 times stronger than the seat anchors.

Revision as of 19:24, 15 October 2008

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