dth0ng69

Hey I have a problem installing Alex Brackets replica on my Seeker wing.
Here is where I bought the Alex Brackets..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-BRACKETS-st...item2a00136637

when I asked the seller if it would fit my wing he said it would fit a ek9 CTR wing.
so if the mounting points are right it would fit.

after attempting to install these brackets the mounting points were accurate and the brackets fit for both sides, but I believe that the angle of either the base or the actual wing is off so here is some pics of the install.
Im sure that the angle of the mounting point is what threw off the brackets because when I allign one side to fit the other side is almost off by an inch.







Im pretty sure that I have a seeker replica, but what is going on? the wing? the base? or brackets?

any help, suggestions, tips would be appreciated. thanks.

DoubleEx

slot the holes in the base bracket, looks like the bracket is not far enough inboard.

dth0ng69

thats a good suggestion, but the thing is the side has the two holes in those same spots if i slot the holes in the base bracket I would have to bondo holes and new ones..
I was thinking about bending the both brackets to angle it but still hesitant on that idea.

DoubleEx

just slot the top bracket and bottom bracket that way the come closer together. If not just get some spacers from lowes and longer bolts. Add spacers and bolt together, they sell nylon ones so you can cut them to fit.

dth0ng69

thanks for the suggestion, but Im confused on using spacers?
http://www.lowes.com/pd_136887-37672-880426_0_?productId=3012426&Ntt=spacers&Ntk=i_prod ucts&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?newSearch=true$Ntt=spacers

how would I use this? add it to the bottom to correct the base angle? or?

btw how would i slot my brackets?

thanks alot for the help!

DoubleEx

yes those spacers would work, just put them in there where the bolt does not line up and bolt together.

DoubleEx

red is bolt, black is spacer

dth0ng69

ohh.. hmm i think getting it slotted is a much cleaner option, but who can slot these brackets for me? a shop?

DoubleEx

you can do it if you have a dremel or sumthin.

Koopa Troopa

You try putting the bracket the other way?

dth0ng69

really?? a dremel? I mean my friend has one but do you need a top of line heavy duty one? or what type of Tip do you use? I just can't see how a dremel can cut through that thick of metal?

civichb98

If you put spacers, it's going to look wack. But, I can take them off your hands for $50 if you'll like

roadsqueegy95

i got a weld grinding tip for my dremel. Its a cone shape. Im pretty sure it would slot them. Id deff try to slot first, but if all else fails, using spacers would work for the time being.

Or use a drill press, and keep slotting the hole with what ever size bit you need.

civichb98

You got PM'ed

JdM_Eg6_SiiR

i bought some brackets from Tegiwa also. when i put them on there was a inch gap EXACTLY like ur pics. i switched them around and then they fit perfectly, i can tell in ur pics u have them on wrong. hopefully u havent drilled in them yet or anything lol