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Frabill Commando

mike morris

By mike morris
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Ed Carlson Grand Master

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I have been reading the posts on modifieng the Frabill Comando. I liked the idea of moving my seat back also. What I did was order 2 more of the metal corner braces that the rods connect to. I then removed the front seat brace an installed the new corner braces 12 inches behind the rear seat brace then the former front brace is now the rear seat bracket. I hope this makes sense to you but it sure worked out good for me. I think the total price for the braces and shipping was 16.75.

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An interesting solution? I see what your saying and that is not a bad plan, but how well does the poles and the tarp lay with the new corner assembly's on the edge of the sled base?

Won't the 45 degree brackets interfere with things as it would need to turn inwards into the sled? Did you butcher the braces in two so the half does not stick inwards?

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I see both potential complications and opportunity's with that system. Depends on what you intend to use the redundant inside section of the 45 degree corner brace for?

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dairyman Mentor

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well I got around to modifying my seat height--had some new brackets made up--cost $10 for materials --I'm looking forward to using it and see how it works out-----feels way more comfortable now. I cut the seat height down by at least 4 inches. I'd post some pics -but can't figure it out

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Ed Carlson Grand Master

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Anyone else happen to notice the "Striking Resemblance" of the new Clam ice shack bags, to my UTV storage system I posted on here last season?

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The new Clam Lights look oddly familiar too?

Huh...that's odd ... must be yet just another coincidence...Eh? wink

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Ed~ I was thinking the same thing after seeing the pictures of your mods. I need to get together with you sometime and check out your shack in person. Wish I would have seen this post last year crazy

I am hoping to get a few mods done on mine before the ice hits.

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