Homemade LCA braces. Opinions?
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Well it’s not that I’m afraid to weld it or can’t, it’s the fact that on the passenger side the fuel line is right there on the side of the frame. Also the weld in braces I found, with the body on, I don’t think I would be able to get a good weld on the top of the brace. I realize my bolt in brackets won’t be as effective as a weld in, but I thought if I could minimize the stress, the brace would be effective. Thank you for the reply pontiacgp!
Yes I agree. I was thinking about that option of putting bolts exactly where you pointed out. There is a void behind there from the contour of the frame. Now I thought I could either make some spacers or try to cut and bend and weld this “ prototype” (so to speak) to rest flat against the frame. I think it would be a little more effective that way. This is why I have asked for everyone’s input. We are all part of the R and D department! Thank you for the feedback!
What about drilling another hole in the lower control arm brackets? There is the one factory hole but what about another to help with the flex of that?
It is flimsy. Hence the reason for this thread. I think I am going to go with your idea and try to get the bolts where you marked with the red x’s.
i wouldn't want to put any more holes in that bracket than it already has.it's so small/poorly attached to the frames to begin with.the frames barely 1/8" thick,you could make it out of 3/16" and still be ahead of things.it might be a little easier to work with than the 1/4.if you think of it check out square beveled washers,they could be used to fill the void behind there from the contour of the frame.
nice job btw
nice job btw
Those square washers were exactly what I was thinking of using. Thanks for the support and compliment!
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