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Old 08-23-2012, 01:35 AM   #42 (permalink)
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MoToRNeCK --
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what kind of vehicle are you looking at having it done too?
Well, yours. That's why the picture is so generic.

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I would look at making it out something more flexible in case you bottom of the car out
That's why I specified rubberized belting or mudflap material. It could be closely fitted across the front of the U-shaped bracket and riveted down the sides. That way it would hold it's shape against the air pressure, but give way to those boulder sized rocks. Compare with that picture that sven7 posted.

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Im just a broke ass redneck with two many toys and want to get the most out of what i can
You and me both. I've got 'four many'.

Varn -- Oops, I left the word birdcage out of 'birdcage truss'. Bamboo is really rigid, but <1" pieces would have a little flexibility to allow gentle aero curves.
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