Thread: Do I need a washer between this rack and the frame?
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Old 03-16-22 | 03:07 PM
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AS stated the weld looks to stand proud of the mount. You may need an additional flat washer between the frame and rack strut to gain clearance of the weld if you'd rather not file the strut.

I personally use blue loctite on rack mounting bolts as they tend to loosen on our crap roads.
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