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Machined my own Baja Design Squadron Sport brackets

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by GF8er, Mar 23, 2019.

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  1. Mar 23, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    GF8er

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    I wasn't very impressed with the stamped stainless brackets that Baja Designs supplies with their squadron sport Pods. So I took it upon myself to make some better quality/fitting ones.

    Let me know what you guys think.

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    GF8er, Mar 23, 2019
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  2. Mar 23, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    Nice Job!
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    Bigdaddy4760, Mar 23, 2019
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  3. Mar 25, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Nice! Very cool
     
    Baja Designs, Mar 25, 2019
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  4. Mar 25, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    Looks awesome, overkill but awesome!
     
    anthony250f, Mar 25, 2019
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  5. Mar 25, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    Are you thinking about making and selling some? Nice work!
     
    El Taco Blanco, Mar 25, 2019
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  6. Mar 25, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    Maybe if there is enough demand.
     
    GF8er, Mar 25, 2019
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  7. Mar 28, 2019 at 3:18 PM
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    What are they made from and coated with ?
     
    YMMPRO, Mar 28, 2019
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  8. Mar 28, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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  9. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    They are machined out of 6061 Aluminum and then anodized black.
     
    GF8er, Mar 29, 2019
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  10. Jun 7, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    I didn’t know that they make security screws that large. Did you find them online?
     
    helix66, Jun 7, 2019
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  11. Jun 7, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    Awesome! I'm in if you ever start producing them
     
    Beretta4x4, Jun 7, 2019
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  12. Jun 7, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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    Same here! I’d like to grab a set forsure:thumbsup:
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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    All the hardware was purchased from www.mcmaster.com
     
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  14. Jun 7, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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    Thanks!
    They’re a great source, but can be expensive!
     
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  15. Jun 16, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    how much would you charge for a pair? might also be interested
     
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  16. Jul 20, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    You want to sell the stock brackets? I’m short two.
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Nice work!
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    If you ever decide to produce some of these for sale I'd be game as well.
     
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  19. Jul 21, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    Send me a PM. I'll sell you a set.

    I have a few sets of these still. If you guys are interested send me a pm and we can work out the details.
     
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    Anybody have the stock brackets or know where I can purchase them? Haven’t had any look finding them.
     
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