scott Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I fabricated some parts that enabled me to bolt on frame and mount reinforcement for a larger front anti-roll bar on my 240Z. I used some 1/8" steel plate that I bent into a U-Channel to fit around the frame rails, 8mm x 100mm Grade 10.9 bolts and lock nuts and some 1/16" wall steel tubing to fit into frame and prevent frame from crushing when torquing down on bolts. While I was installing this, I added some aluminum spacers between the anti-roll bar mount bracket and the bottom of the U-Channel to space the bar down slightly and give me more clearance to my lower radiator hose. Below are some sketches and pictures of the parts and installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 That will work. Make a bunch and sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Did that same basic upgrade on my z about 10 years ago. Your "kit" looks to be very well executed and, as John said, make a bunch, print the directions and sell them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven12 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Looks good. A kit would be a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I was just thinking about this today! Looks very good, very similar to the now defunct PDK front mount. I am running the a similar setup as well, same tubing, plate thickness, hardware, etc. I found it easier to have the bolts dangle down from the top when I installed my sway bar, but looks very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 First of all, your drawings are very nice (I am a CAD drafter for a living) I think that your product will definitely satisfy a niche of people who do not have welding capability but want to beef up that area. Personally, by the time I am already drilling holes in a frame and fabbing plates, I am just going to fire up the mig welder and be done. I would follow John's advice. Best of luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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