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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 09:02 PM
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If memory serves, there is a third fastener under that silver medallion.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 09:03 PM
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If memory serves, there is a third fastener under that silver medallion.
Yes, mine has three.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 09:33 PM
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I guess bye bye to the $.02 medallion... lol. I guess ill pull out.
 
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Lol....on diagram .


i already have the detachable hardware on. Works like a charm. No rattle...its actually almost too snug and i have to massage it in . No complaints at all. Not sure why yours would rattle? I have a exhaust also. Did you go OEM? Im using all HD stuff.
It will rattle.... Trust me
 
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It will rattle.... Trust me
What ya talkin' 'bout...rattle smattle...He'll just make it tight

Oh god, "make it tight"...that just reminded me of "massage it in"
 
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What ya talkin' 'bout...rattle smattle...He'll just make it tight

Oh god, "make it tight"...that just reminded me of "massage it in"
 
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The 'ol 3-pack..."and a one and a two"


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