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Re: The age old question - bumper mounting

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Originally Posted by echin View Post
Here is a concept drive base/ bumper mount system that I designed a few months ago. It uses two plates, one on top, one on the bottom, and the bumpers are attached by a piece of 2x1 box tubing which is bolted between the plates. This probably isn't practical without significant prototyping, but I will put it out there anyway.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxrM5TU8rVcOYnVNaEZYczlCcjQ&usp=sha ring
I like the idea, but isn't 2x1 for the attachment a bit overkill? I think it'd be easier just to use some corner brackets.
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