Needs a few tweaks
So overall this wasn't too terrible of an install, but 2 particular pain points need to be sorted out.
1) Getting the nut behind the plate that connects to the tank strap bracket on the rear of the tank is extremely difficult and frustrating. Although it would be more difficult to get the plate in with a welded nut, it is possible and would simplify the install quite a bit. It took just as much time to complete this step as the rest of the install combined. Box wrench is best, a magnet does not work well.
2) The hardware is clearly designed for the steel version. The clip nuts aren't wide enough for the aluminum plate and don't sit evenly once installed making them difficult to get the hardware to thread. Similarly, the button heads that connect the two plate pieces together are too short for the thicker panels. They need to be a 1/4" -1/2" longer than they are.
Overall the product is well made, but these small issues prevent it from being a 5 star product.
