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psyentologists on August 11, 2025 3:22 am No, the portion at the bottom contains a wedge which is required for the whole thing to work.
SentenceEmotional815 on August 11, 2025 3:30 am https://preview.redd.it/aqp8nj678bif1.jpeg?width=837&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=882138d4fac0f113c8b9145e29b1a86a96dd879d Yes, you can. But you need to cut it under specific angle, as same as stock. Prolly you will need to cut, or find a shorter bolt.
user6787049A_6 on August 11, 2025 4:24 am check the wedge with a protractor but 36° is (i think?) a widely used standard. cut it down if you’re crafty or find a shorter adapter (easier option)
step1makeart on August 11, 2025 4:53 am Keep in mind that cutting the shaft of the adapter too short will mean you can no longer use the central bolt because you’ll run out of threads. A shorter adapter is an easier solution.
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No, the portion at the bottom contains a wedge which is required for the whole thing to work.
Short answer no. Long answer no.
Need the wedge. You can’t push it down more?
https://preview.redd.it/aqp8nj678bif1.jpeg?width=837&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=882138d4fac0f113c8b9145e29b1a86a96dd879d
Yes, you can. But you need to cut it under specific angle, as same as stock. Prolly you will need to cut, or find a shorter bolt.
check the wedge with a protractor but 36° is (i think?) a widely used standard. cut it down if you’re crafty or find a shorter adapter (easier option)
Keep in mind that cutting the shaft of the adapter too short will mean you can no longer use the central bolt because you’ll run out of threads.
A shorter adapter is an easier solution.