Serpentine setup

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As for making your own brackets, yes, it is possible. The advantage to the OEM setup is that it is sturdy and light weight. If you forgo some of the ribs and reinforcements you might find the belt coming loose due to flex.
Not to say that you can't make something that works, and works well, but it may take more trial and error than you think.



Don't think I'm trying to discourage you. I just wanted to say that this may not be as simple a project as it seems at first glance. Maybe you'll come up with a system that people are willing to buy and you could become a new vendor here and make millions.