Here are some pics of my new lower brace...

This one took some time compared to my first effort but I think it is an improvement. I can't wait to test it!

All 6063 aluminum mig welded and heat treated. It is extremely stiff. 1 1/2" 3/16 thick tubing and 1" thick wall cross braces. Mounts in 5 locations.

mmlvmm

 

joint pic-

 

Here is a last one installed... better clearance than my earlier one.

 

Nice, looks plenty stiff. Maybe fab a skidplate to go on it now

 

Nice DIY parts. I might find myself building one for my car. I just need to learn how to use those welder.

 

From just the looks of it I can't imagine anything that would be stiffer that THAT. Jesus Mark! 1 question...do you need that much clearance on the downpipe, or can we tighten it up a bit, maybe a little closer to the downpipe so it doesn't sit so low? Looks amazing though...I wasn't expecting the diameter of the aluminum to be so large!!

 

I am going to raise it closer to the undercarriage of the car about 2"