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@@ -48,9 +48,6 @@ you will be guided to make the change and submit the changes back to the project
 "Pull Request". After that, your changes will be reviewed, approved, and merged into the documentation, and
 that way others can avoid the same problems you had.
 
-Before you go, make sure you add yourself to the [Contributors](index.md#contributors) section below so that everyone knows how
-awesome you are for making a contribution.
-
 ??? "I want to develop more, faster, better, stronger"
 
     You can do some powerful things if you want to with mkdocs on your computer while editing the
@@ -61,14 +58,7 @@ awesome you are for making a contribution.
 ## Contributors
 
 This is a community project. Ryan Zellars started the whole thing with his MPCNC. His documentation and designs are the core of these instructions. Jeff Eberl worked to create
-the documentation infrastructure, and we would like to thank the following contributors and editors;
-
-Ryan Zellars (allted, vicious1) - Jeff Eberl (jeffeb3) - Mark Frost (fr0sty1) - Jamie (vector76) -
-Steve Nash (snash) - James Tokarsky (thejat) - RobinBennett - Ian (ianj001) - Gene Merritt
-(merrittgene) - Kenny (techguy682) - geechorama (?) - Adam Reineke (AdamTReineke) - Dan Roscigno
-(droscigno) - Dan Fontanesi - Kevin Selavko (kselavko) - Ryan Connolly (rynam0) - Clark Stephens
-(clarkspeed) - Thijs Triemstra (thijstriemstra) - Aaron Sethi (aaronse) - William Hunter (wjHunter) - 
-Peter H (bitingmidge) - Darwin M (Darwin) - Archie C (Sonosus) - Dave Latka (Davejavu) - Mike M (michmela44)
+the documentation infrastructure, and we would like to thank the contributors and editors show at the bottom of each page for their work.
 
 Special thanks to;
 
@@ -87,7 +77,7 @@ Tim (timonjkl) - GP (gpagnozzi) - Barry (barry99705)
 ## License
 
 The documentation here at https://docs.v1engineering.com/ is under a 
-copyright: "[CC-BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Copyright 2024 V1 Engineering Inc."
+copyright: "[CC-BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Copyright 2025 V1 Engineering Inc."
 
 The machine design files, logos, and images hosted on v1engineering.com have their own license
 here: https://www.v1e.com/pages/trademark-and-file-licenses
diff --git a/docs/lowrider/index.md b/docs/lowrider/index.md
@@ -845,23 +845,34 @@ Start the YZ plates.
 
 ---
 
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B2.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/beam1.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
- * Equally space your braces and snap in the rails.
- * Make sure the rails do not stick out bast your braces.
- * If you use the temp struts space the end 4 braces to fit.
- * If you already have your strut plate cut, now is your time to shine.
+ * Install and fully seat the X belt tensioner nut
+
+---
+
+![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/beam2.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+
+ * If you need to you can use the screw to fully seat it.
+ * Take the screw back out.
+
+---
+
+![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/beam3.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+
+ * Position the end braces to fit the temp struts, equally space your remaining braces and snap in the rails.
+ * Make sure the rails do not stick out past your braces. Double check with your calculator values for total brace width.
  * If you just finished cutting your own strut plate, you have already done this, you don't need my help.
 
 ---
 
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B3.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/beam4.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
- * Install the (temp)strut plates.
+ * Install the temp strut plates, orientation is shown in teh following two steps.
  * Do not crush the front rail clamps.
  * As you tighten the screws you will feel the clamps start to engage, that is all you need.
  * Tubes will still be able to rotate, if you try hard enough you can pull them out.
- * Trust, just a tiny bit of tension is all you need. 
+ * Trust me, just a tiny bit of tension is all you need. 
  * The rails carry no sideways loads, do not overtightened them, it only causes issues.
 
 ---
@@ -878,41 +889,13 @@ Start the YZ plates.
 
 ---
 
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B6.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/beam5.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Install the bottom temp struts as well.
- * No specific orientation here.
-
----
-
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B71.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
-
- * Install and fully seat the X belt tensioner nut
+ * Pay attention to the small hole location.
 
 ---
 
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B7.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
-
- * If you need to you can use the screw to fully seat it.
- * Take the screw back out.
-
----
-
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B8.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
-
- * If you use a V1 board box you can use it to mark and then drill the holes in your strut plate
- * M3x10 to secure.
- * For the temp strut users you can set the box in place with the screws partially installed and it should not move while you cut your permanent strut plates.
-
----
-
-![!LR4 Beam assm](../img/lr4/B9.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
-
- * Position is not critical, center is probably best though.
-
----
-
-
 ### Main Assembly
 
 ![!LR4 main assm](../img/lr4/ms1.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
@@ -1349,15 +1332,21 @@ You will want to cut each plate as close to the side of your build as you can to
  * Getting ready to make your first cuts all starts with loading the material.
 
  * Make sure the edge is behind your Endmill in the Y direction and parallel with the edge in the X direction. 
-
+
+---
+
 ![!LR3 Fancy Picture](../img/lr3/LR3 (89).jpg){: loading=lazy width="400"}
 
  * Checking the front and back edges relative to the table. (To the rail would be a more proper measurement)
 
+---
+
 ![!LR3 Fancy Picture](../img/lr3/LR3 (90).jpg){: loading=lazy width="400"}
 
  * Secure the material and make sure your means will not interfere with the core as it passes over. I use screws with large heads.
 
+---
+
 ![!LR3 Fancy Picture](../img/lr3/LR3 (91).jpg){: loading=lazy width="400"}
 
  * This is what a finished cut looks like. All parts are held in place with small tabs of material that can be cut with a saw or utility knife.
@@ -1367,36 +1356,57 @@ You will want to cut each plate as close to the side of your build as you can to
 
 ### Temp to Custom Strut Plates
 
-![!LR4 Belts](../img/lr4/sr1.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/sr1.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Swapping to the custom strut plates is pretty easy.
  * Start by removing the X belt, and both Y belts.
 
-![!LR4 Belts](../img/lr4/sr2.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+---
+
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/sr2.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Loosen and remove all the front plate X rail screws.
  * Remove all four temp strut plates.
  * Raise the gantry up so the rail will clear the YZ plate
 
-![!LR4 Belts](../img/lr4/sr3.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+---
+
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/sr3.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Slide the Top X rail out one section
 
-![!LR4 Belts](../img/lr4/sr4.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+---
+
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/sr4.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Remove the core.
  * Add the custom strut plates keeping the screws loose.
  * Put the Core back on
  * Slide the top rail back into place
  * Snug up all the plate screws.
 
-![!LR4 main assm](../img/lr4/ht1.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+---
+
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/B8.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+
+ * If you use a V1 board box you can use it to mark and then drill the holes in your strut plate
+ * M3x10 to secure.
+
+---
+
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/B9.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+
+ * Position is not critical, center is probably best though.
+
+---
+
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/ht1.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Okay now is a good time to double check your heal toe measurements are equal.
  * Simply measure across the front of your machine
 
 
-![!LR4 main assm](../img/lr4/ht2.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
+![!Strut Plates](../img/lr4/ht2.jpg){: loading=lazy width="600"}
 
  * Now measure across the back
  * The two numbers should be identical.