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Old 10-08-2017, 01:39 PM #1
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Rago ditch bracket

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I am posting this to ask all the members who have the Rago ditch bracket to find out if they have to cut, grind or heat the plastic that covers the bottom of the windshield. I chose the Rago bracket because other members say no cutting or heating of the plastic like the CBI. I look at the Ronin and at Rago youtube on the install. No one or not that I have seen on youtube of how the hood gap looks on the passenger side. After trying a different bolt for more adjustability since the OEM bolt is bevel at the bottom of the head for more of a hub centric fit. I ended up heating the plastic instead of trimming the plastic. The bracket was making a dent on the plastic which I didn't care but the hood had a hump which isn't flush. At first looking at the dent on the plastic, it seem like all I have to do is a small heat bend. After several tries, the final result was shocking. The dent turn into an impression sizable enough for the bracket to clear and leave no hump or gap. I think if I had to do it all over again or my advice is to heat the plastic pretty well so you just need to do one push to collapse the corner to make one smooth impression.
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Old 10-08-2017, 01:52 PM #2
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The gap should go away after a while after it settles. I had the same issue with my ditch brackets from SQHD Offroad and its fine now. Their brackets require no cutting or melting either.
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They do not require cutting, heating or any other modifications. That doesn't look like the hood is set properly. I would call/text or email them directly. Great customer service and they will find a solution.
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I had to make a similar modification for the passenger side bracket to fit, I can post photos this weekend. I noticed that the brackets were hitting the cowling on both sides so I called Rago and they recommended some slight cutting to get it to fit, I had to cut my cowling pretty much exactly as much as you did. The drivers side cowling only needed a very slight trim on the corner.
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mine clear with no problem didn't have to cut or heat the plastic and there is a decent gap
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