I used 1-1/4 flat bar and it measures 20" each side, with hinge. You can use any old hinge as long as it pivots enough for your needs.
I used an old door hinge cut in half. Welded it to both pieces in the middle, and then to both end pieces. Used 4 short lag screw to secure it to the frame and the slide.
Then just cable tied the harness to the metal strip, just leave enough slack(about an 1-2") in the center so you don't pinch it when the "V" closes up. It is bolted about 6" back from the slide rail itself.
I have some pics...lets see if I can figure out how to put them on?!?!?
Nope...send me an e-mail to
tmalo666@hotmail.com and I will mail them to you.