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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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anybody ever made an export brace?

doesnt seem like it would be too difficult

but then again, my dad owns a sheetmetal fabrication shop [8D]
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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I just got off the line with mustangs plus and they told me that they went through their invintory and all the braces that they had were defective like mine so they are going to talk to the company that makes them and have new ones built. They gave me my money back and told me I could do whatever I wanted to with the one I got. Apparently I was the thirdperson to call and complain. So now I have to shop around for a new brace.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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atleast you got your money back
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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and a free bar that you could possibly beat into shape[8D]
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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i know its expensive but global west's monte carlo bar is adjustable and fits perfectly. its what i have, and it fit perfectly 1st try! NO HAMMER/POUNDING NEEDED!
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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I wont beat it into shape. I will get rid of it and get one that fits properly.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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I made mineout of2 heim joints, a 36" swaged rod, and 12" of angle iron.

Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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that looks exactly like the global west setup! tight [8D]
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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I basically made a home made copy ofthe Total Control Products unit.

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/...WRB_DS_WEB.pdf
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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The adjustable ones are nice but they are too high tech for me.
Cutting, matching the flanges,and welding the bar back on with the flanges in place works great and gives a perfect fit. If you can't weld, look in the phone book. They will even come to you. And they work cheap. (It's a very easy job for a welder worth his salt.)

If it's welded in place you know it fits.

Mustang rules section 8 paragraph 3 subsection 5- No two shock tower gaps are created equal.


* If you've got a chrome bar, sell it or break out the hammer.



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