Shock tower Braces
The cross bar he has is 1 1/4" tube. The factory cross bars are much smaller.
Just sold a pair of the factory ones about a year ago. They are about 5/8" dia.
But.... they are pretty heavy duty. Evenn so, I dont think it will do much more than cut vibration.
However, as discussed in another thread about the strength of pieces like this, it will surprise most people when even light gage material is used correctly.
I have designed several indutrial enclosures and we rarely use anything heavier than 14ga. Its very common to use lighter ga. materials and apply the correct engineering to it rather than go for the "if a little works good, a lot works better" method.
As for the design I am working on, I cant say much as someone may snatch up the idea and have it knocked out before I can finish and test fit.
I am fortunate enough to have a job right now and only get a random opportunity to work on my side projects such as this. But I am currently working on these.
Again, mine are designed to go under the fender, and tie the firewall to the shock tower.
This is not to stregthen the shock tower, but to triangulate the engine compartment "box" to one of the stronger parts of our A bodies, the firewall.
I expect as of now, Ill be able to offer the full set at around 125.00 and will try to do a flat rate shipping (may be able to include in the 125.00 even):toothy7:
It will of course require welding, and paint after install.
I hope to have prototypes completed, and installed by late September.
Ill be sure to keep you all posted.