What the thread found

• The placement of an extra docking ring varies depending on sled model, with positioning typically on the main post rather than at the sled nose
• On Tiffen rigs, the additional ring is positioned below the clamp, while on XCS and PRO models the clamp goes above the lower kip on the main post
• Weight distribution should be considered when choosing ring placement to avoid overloading the clamp and kip assembly
• Having a custom ring machined is only worthwhile if commercial alternatives are significantly more expensive

Depends on

• Different rig models require different placement strategies
• The discussion shows some disagreement about proper placement on different equipment types
• No definitive answer was provided that applies universally across all sled models

Parts

Docking Ring, Low Mode

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