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0411Stc Hardtail 11 Z
In order to mount the seat,... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 11 Z
In order to mount the seat, you must have a seat pan already made, preferably constructed from steel. The seat tab nose mount should also be centered on the frame, then welded into place.
0411Stc Hardtail 12 Z
Moving to the bottom of the... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 12 Z
Moving to the bottom of the frame, he unbolted the tranny mount and tack welded the compressor bracket to the bottom side of the plate.
0411Stc Hardtail 13 Z
Cox loosely bolted the compressor... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 13 Z
Cox loosely bolted the compressor to the plate and made sure the mounting bolts for the trans did not interfere with the compressor.
0411Stc Hardtail 14 Z
He bolted the trans plate... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 14 Z
He bolted the trans plate and compressor assembly to the frame.
0411Stc Hardtail 15 Z
He snugged down the bolts... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 15 Z
He snugged down the bolts for the compressor. If everything fits without interference, unbolt the trans mount and the compressor, and permanently weld the compressor bracket to the trans mount and bolt everything back together.
0411Stc Hardtail 16 Z
In an area within arms reach... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 16 Z
In an area within arms reach while in the seat, Cox mounted the toggle switch so adjustments could be made while riding.
0411Stc Hardtail 17 Z
He ran the wiring to the switch... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 17 Z
He ran the wiring to the switch following the guidelines in the included instruction sheet.
0411Stc Hardtail 18 Z
The air springs were secured... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 18 Z
The air springs were secured to the bracket.
0411Stc Hardtail 19 Z
He installed the 90-degree... 
   
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0411Stc Hardtail 19 Z
He installed the 90-degree air-line fittings to the bottom of the air-springs.

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