Outrigger Fabrication

my 90 failed mot recently due to o/s outrigger and rear cross member.
no hope of patching up either so I have to replace.

I just completed the rear cross member however i dont feel i got much metal for my money with the ****part rear cross member. i think if i were to do it again i'd have a go at making it myself and get rid of all those stupid nooks that are only good for muck holding.

anyway should i expect same light crap from replacement outrigger or has anyone attempted to make their own? or is it too much hassle with bolt hole and all that??

have basic tools - welder, grinder etc.

thanks, Larry

there's a standard sized I beam that with a little fettling will make a fine x-member - plenty of threads around

there's a standard sized I beam that with a little fettling will make a fine x-member - plenty of threads around

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thanks sean i'll look into it, would you think mot man be happy once its structurally sound or will it have to match n/s aswell?

larrynumber1 said:

thanks sean i'll look into it, would you think mot man be happy once its structurally sound or will it have to match n/s aswell?

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ah meant use the I beam for the x-member, tis a bit ott just for a outrigger

fair enough i'll try find an odd bit to suit the job,will stick up a few pics next weekend if i get it done.

thanks