Ordered from Pelican and received last week directly from the vendor. But the strut braces on and torqued to spec, installed cross bar closed hood. Hood won't close properly. I put some tape on what appeared to be the highest parts of the brace-closed the hood and sure enough some stuck to the insulation under the hood. Called M7 and he suggested trimming the insulaton. Any done this? Does this sound right?

I bought some velcro which I would take to the brace and then the velcro will stick to the insulation and give me somewhat of a template. I just know if I should bother and just return the part.

 

Hello! I found a thread on NAM about the bar and the insulation HERE that may be useful to you. Look at post #3, #5, and #14.

 

Thanks again for your help. I'd much rather try the wetting than cutting method.

 

You're very welcome.

 

I've done this and it worked fine.