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BD Brackets

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Yotamachine, Jul 18, 2019.

  1. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    Yotamachine

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    Hello community,


    I’d like to preface with disregard my ignorance if this is obvious.

    So, I noticed that some of the Baja Design brackets that came with mounting hardware had this burnt outline on the edges. I know it’s not major but just wanted to check with those that have installed the brackets if you also have this? I went ahead and install them but wanted just to double check.


    I’ve attached pic.

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  2. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Just looks like it's part of the plasma cutting process. You can see here where the torch actually touches down and starts/stops each cut.

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  3. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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  4. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    Thanks.
     
  5. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    So, just like throw metal in the tank with it and hope for the best?
     
  6. Jul 18, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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  7. Jul 18, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    Do these brackets come unpainted?
     
  8. Jul 18, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    That thin black line is what u want. I'm pretty sure that's laser cut. High quality stuff. The little nicks in the left hand side are pierce marks, where the laser entered the cut.
     
  9. Jul 19, 2019 at 1:40 AM
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    They’re stainless steel
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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    Baja Designs

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    That is normal

    It's part of the manufacturing process when the brackets are laser cut

    The brackets are stainless steel and can be left unpainted. Although, some customers do paint theirs.
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    Thanks for taking time to reply. I recently pulled trigger on your lights and they are great.
     

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