[ARCHIVED THREAD] - KAC Rail Covers Question

Posted: 1/6/2007 2:42:57 PM EDT

Is there anyway to figure out how many "ribs" you need without just guessing? I obviously need 2 full-size ones, but I can't figure out how to determine how many ribs I need to go around my DD offset light mount or my TangoDown VFG.

Posted: 1/6/2007 3:29:19 PM EDT

[#1]

A one rib panel is 1 1/8" long. This includes the metal clip. Add 1/2" per rib.

Hope that helps.

Posted: 1/6/2007 3:31:18 PM EDT

[#2]

You mean I have to do math? Bummer

Posted: 1/6/2007 3:33:53 PM EDT

[#3]

Quit making Pearls and just do the math Nuke Worker.

Scout

Posted: 1/6/2007 3:45:34 PM EDT

[#4]

one rib=1 1/8
two ribs=1 5/8
three ribs=2 1/8
four ribs=2 5/8
five ribs= 3 1/8
six ribs= 3 5/8
seven ribs=4 1/8
eight rib=4 5/8
nine ribs=5 1/8
ten ribs=5 5/8
eleven ribs=6 1/8

I'm feeling friendly today

Posted: 1/6/2007 4:08:07 PM EDT

[#5]

So it seems that a 6-rib will fit like a glove on the bottom, and 2 4-rib panels will fit around my light mount but they might need sanded just a touch. Cool, thanks guys!

Posted: 1/6/2007 4:18:10 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
So it seems that a 6-rib will fit like a glove on the bottom, and 2 4-rib panels will fit around my light mount but they might need sanded just a touch. Cool, thanks guys!

On my RAS the panels have about a 1/16" of play when locked in so you just might be ok.

Posted: 1/6/2007 8:27:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Next question. Who has 'em for the cheapest? I see they're $20 over at Lightfighter.