Until they don't.
Happy Trail gear always fit. Until this one didn't. This black arm is the rear support for the skid plate. However ...
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| tiny nick in frame gusset |
This is a very bad thing because the bolt holds the rear suspension to the frame. That gusset is part of what keeps the rear wheel straight and true.
As you can see, the mounting plate is blocked from swinging up into a horizontal position to attach to the skid plate. It is not supposed to hang down to act like a scoop.
I thought about grinding the gusset for clearance but quickly decided that was The Bad Plan. The gussets prevent any sideways motion of the rear wheel. My second thought was to grind the support bracket. This is The Almost As Bad Plan. It would weaken the protection for the engine.
The plan now is to phone Happy Trail in the morning and ask for advice.
Another day lost. Stay tuned ...
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could you you use a washer or bushing to space it away,further out from the gusset?
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