I just ordered The Bugshield for those San Joaquin Valley trips. Not at all sure they will work, how they will look or effect mileage but I'll guinea pig it and let you know.
Man, that bites! This company has been doing this for over 45 yrs.? From their website, the current owners have been doing this for 9 yrs. How could there QC be this bad?
The bracket does allow for some play as the hole is oval. Have u tried loosening the nut and pulling the right side outward then tightening it up? Did you get two center brackets, or did you just not want to put them on?