subframe braces
10-12-2007, 11:05 AM
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Need front and rear, hence braces.
I just looked at m.net; Mazda added a rear brace in 92, then in 94 both added the front brace and changed the rear brace. So looks like there's one style of front brace and 2 versions of the rear brace. I don't care which I get, as my 91 is void of both braces. Something > Nothing.
I just looked at m.net; Mazda added a rear brace in 92, then in 94 both added the front brace and changed the rear brace. So looks like there's one style of front brace and 2 versions of the rear brace. I don't care which I get, as my 91 is void of both braces. Something > Nothing.
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10-12-2007, 12:17 PM
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you can very easily make the front brace out of aluminum channel from the hardware store. there are some existing holes in the subframe that you can use.
the rear is a little more tricky: http://www.miata.net/hakuna/0007/aindex.htm
the rear is a little more tricky: http://www.miata.net/hakuna/0007/aindex.htm
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10-12-2007, 12:47 PM
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thx Marty. I can do that.
Ben, for the front brace should I just use a piece of flat stock, or should I should I start with a tube and press the ends like this guy did?
Ben, for the front brace should I just use a piece of flat stock, or should I should I start with a tube and press the ends like this guy did?
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10-14-2007, 04:07 PM
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home depot wanted $13 for 2' x 3/4" steel round tube or $8 for 3/4" aluminum square tube. that's really about all they had. going to try a welding shop or something this week.
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