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Thanks, I may just leave it for the time being. The top of the plate butts up against the dash to support and hold it in place nicely.
 
pigeonfarmboy said:
Any photos on what all to remove? I could not figure out any orientation for the 3rd leg to fit and mount into. Rails for the ashtray seem to be in the way. Just mounting in the bottom bracket for now gave me enough strength to mount my inreach for now.
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The complete directions are on the Wits End web site on the same page where you ordered the thing. Here, let me help you...

Directions:
• Remove the two screws that hold the ashtray in place
• Move ashtray light and harness out of the way (not used)
• Remove the screw found on the right hand side of the ashtray that is screwed into the inside of the dash and remove it
• Take the "third leg" and screw the third leg into the inside of the dash (do not tighten yet)
• Screw in the "handle" looking part into the old ashtray mounting holes using the new supplied hardware while making sure the "Wits' End" logo is facing right side up and just just hand tighten
• Using the supplied SHCS hardware (pick your color choice) then decide your switch plate orientation
• The top hole opposite the "third leg" gets the spare screw with the nut, install and tighten (this is just for looks)
• Attach the plate to the handle and align with the "third leg"
• Start with both sides of the "third leg" to tighten down then proceed with other hardware until the switchplate is square to the dash
• Install wiring and switches as needed
 
I have mounted and unmounted this mod easily about 30 times while filing it in. The directions are accurate. But...I didn’t note to remove the ashtray slide first because mine has been gone for well over ten years. So remove the ashtray slide. It’s JUST some screws.
 
pigeonfarmboy said:
How dare I try to get a better understanding of some unclear instructions and help others have a smoother experience with this product. What an imbecile I am....
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What’s not clear? What issues are you having? If you refuse to remove the ashtray slide then there is zero I can do for you. You are more than welcome to send it back for a refund.
 
pigeonfarmboy said:
How dare I try to get a better understanding of some unclear instructions and help others have a smoother experience with this product. What an imbecile I am....
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Ashtray slide/receiver is gone.

Looking at the assembled switch plate, there's only going to be one option for where to screw the third leg in the dash.
 
pigeonfarmboy said:
Those instructions are rather vague to be fair and were not helpful referencing them before, during, or now.
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I find it very frightening that you had difficulty figuring this out. It's 3 screws man.
 
Sorry about the short delay but the second batch of these arrive tomorrow and head to anodizing so should be shipping out fairly soon.
 
I know that you're working on the early dash model, and by all means take your time, but do you happen to know how many Carling slots its going to have?
 
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