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Old 09-26-2009, 07:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm changing my vho's to T5's. I know I need to get the endcaps for the t-5's and switch them but do i have to get the brackets to or can i use the brackets from the vho,s are they the same thing and size or would they be different sizes
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That is a great question and one that I can't answer. I suspect that you will have to get new standoffs as well due to the size difference between the T12 and T5 endcaps. Maybe someone that has both will chime in. Good question.
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what are the standoffs
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