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Totally agree .

I'n definitely going to check my parts and verify the measurements .

I don't do half assed fixes and" close enough" is not in my playbook.
100%

we've all been young and dumb and clueless. believe it or not, even i paid the fine and did my time for crimes against automotive decency.

but these days, there's no excuse. the information is out there, the resources exist, and yet the collective ignorance still perseveres.

it's only temporary, until it isn't.

now if you'll excuse me i have some zip ties to go tighten up.