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11-26-19 | 02:21 PM

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jonwvara

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Originally Posted by dweenk

I had not realized that there is a significant difference in the spacing - just measured a Brooks (4 3/8") and a Belt (3 1/2").

Yeah, what's up with that pointless 7/8" difference?

Thanks for the ideas, everyone. The bolt-on plate concept is a good one.

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