[quote=Wolfman]Grease the threads. Tighten with an adjustable wrench until it gets difficult and go another 1/2 turn. If you over tighten the rod it will strip the threads and need a new rod. Tighten down the top nut and you are good. If you try and deform that beam you WILL strip the threads (believe me I've done it, costly mistake).
4" is a 'little' high but not unreasonable. I think mine is close to that, now that I think about it. You have to remember the casting goes over the ball and you still need room to rake a bit (1-2 ft) and the mast has to rotate.
Take a look at mine here: [url]http://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures/?g2_itemId=74238[/url] I could probably cut an inch off of it, but I am loath to do so and it hasn't posed any problems to me.
Anyone else?<!-- editby --><em>Edited by Wolfman on May 30, 2011 - 09:17 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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