The mounting post is heavy reinforced steel C Channel. But the housing "gaurd" that bolts to it is plastic that gets more fragile with age and cold weather. Don't pay $120 (part #L126951) for a couple pounds of plastic thats going to break again. Just weld one up in 20mins for $30 that looks the exact same as OEM and will never break.
Steps:
1. Order 14" of 6x8x3/16" rectangle tube from here($25): http://www.midweststeelsupply.com/st...hp?product=139
2. Cut off 3.5" of the tube. The blinker will mount to one 8" side, it will bolt to the machine the 6" side. Cut off the other 8" side(to match oem). Use the broken plastic as a template to drill the blinker and mounting holes quickly to match OEM.
3. Take the rest the 6x8 tube(~10.25") cut it in half to match the same angle as the front of the oem plastic housing.
4. In these two pieces of rectangle use a grinder to notch the slot to mount the headlights inside the tube, just like the oem.
5. Weld The 3 pieces together. Put the backing plate on the back with nuts bolted on & weld the nuts in place. Take the backing plate off & paint.
Order a little longer tube if you want a deeper shield for more protection. or order a larger tube if you want to put larger lights in it. On the OEM design the blinkers are vulnerable so cars to the side can see the blinker. If you want more protection, weld a piece of rebar/bar stock on the corners so they can still see the light, but a branch can't hit it.
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Steps:
1. Order 14" of 6x8x3/16" rectangle tube from here($25): http://www.midweststeelsupply.com/st...hp?product=139
2. Cut off 3.5" of the tube. The blinker will mount to one 8" side, it will bolt to the machine the 6" side. Cut off the other 8" side(to match oem). Use the broken plastic as a template to drill the blinker and mounting holes quickly to match OEM.
3. Take the rest the 6x8 tube(~10.25") cut it in half to match the same angle as the front of the oem plastic housing.
4. In these two pieces of rectangle use a grinder to notch the slot to mount the headlights inside the tube, just like the oem.
5. Weld The 3 pieces together. Put the backing plate on the back with nuts bolted on & weld the nuts in place. Take the backing plate off & paint.
Order a little longer tube if you want a deeper shield for more protection. or order a larger tube if you want to put larger lights in it. On the OEM design the blinkers are vulnerable so cars to the side can see the blinker. If you want more protection, weld a piece of rebar/bar stock on the corners so they can still see the light, but a branch can't hit it.