Adjustable bracket for accessory attachment on strut

A method for attaching an accessory to a strut comprising:

• assembling a first bracket member and a second bracket member to outer walls of a strut;
• connecting a first end of the first and second bracket members together with a locking tongue and groove mechanism;
• connecting a second end of the first and second bracket members together with a fastener;
• and
• wherein the second end of the first and second bracket members are spaced apart from one another after the first and second bracket members are assembled with the strut and prior to connecting the second ends together;
• forming one of the first and second bracket members with three leg segments and a curved portion disposed between each adjacent pair of leg segments;
• and
• forming the other of the first and second bracket members with two leg segments and a curved portion disposed between the two leg segments.

A personal utility vehicle comprising:

• a chassis having a strut extending therefrom;
• a bracket connectable to the strut, the bracket comprising:
• first and second bracket members, each bracket member having first and second ends;
• a slot formed in the first end of the first bracket member;
• an insert extending from a first end of the second bracket member, the insert configured to engage within the slot of the first bracket member to lock the first ends of the first and second bracket members together;
• a first flange extending from the second end of the first bracket member;
• a second flange extending from the second end of the second bracket member, the first and second flanges configured to be fastened together and clamp the bracket about an outer perimeter wall of the strut after the insert is engaged with the slot;
• and
• an accessory attached to the bracket;
• wherein each of the first and second bracket members include a plurality of leg segments with a bend formed between each pair of adjacent leg segments;
• and
• wherein one of the first and second bracket members include two leg segments and the other of the first and second bracket members include three leg segments.