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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Hi, this might have been answered... I am putting on 28" drag bars to replace the bullhorn bars that came stock (also 28"). The stock bars have holes drilled in them to accept clips to hold the wires/cables. The new bars are dimpled for the cables, but have no holes for the clips. I haven't dry-fitted yet, but thought that was odd. Any ideas/suggestions?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Drill a hole
 
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Mine had no holes but were indented for the wires I have no problems what so ever with the installation of the bars or wires they stay fairly close to the bar
 
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Yeah, we'll see once I mock-it up... the bars seem kinda small and I hope the risers bring it out enough. Just wondered if others had to drill holes in the bars or if they used zip ties or something else.
 
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I didn't drill a hole or use a riser
 
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