Well I couldn't find the original Post where I suggested I was going to make some DIY braces, well I have now, and fitted them!

A few pictures of the end results attached.

The rear lower is directly copied from Mb1r details as he posted and the dimensions worked out perfectly.

The main bolts holding the rear OEM item were rusted in and I used an impact driver with a 14mm socket to get them out, the replacement bolts are 10mm with a fine pitch of 1.25mm x 40 long. That is a standard size and cost not much more than a few pence from a specialist supplier of fixings, I would have had to order Stainless Steel , but galv were of the shelf. The 2 small bolts are standard M6 x 30mm.

The front turret brace brackets were packed on thin M10 flat washers to avoid distortion of the top of the turret towers and ensure a snug fit. The cap head bolts were M6 316 Stainless along with the spring washers. The Ali Bar for the front upper brace is 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 750mm long

Next an X lower fr ont brace !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Looks like a well made bit of kit!

 

Wouldn't say that , shed bodgery in extremis. but thanks for the thumbs up.

Oh drove about 80 miles with them on, I reckon they make the car feel stiffer and certainly rides over lumps and bumps in a more controlled manor

 

Nicely done Chippo

 

Good work fella.

 

Nice to see the job finished Bobby, now get it more polished

 

Oh forgot a comparison pictures of the rear brace

 

Large tin of Brasso here for you IAN , i am lead to believe your a big polisher!

 

Good fab skills, upper brace looks heavy though
make a lower front, that makes a difference compared to the upper front that has no real impact

 

Awesome skills mate, the lower front will be harder, but I believe the 2 lower braces to the most difference, although I would still put one on the front upper!