P1000 Tube reinforcement

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I just used 1/4”x2”x2” angle
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I haven’t noticed any deflection since.. I’ll now weld some tree kickers off the angle to add some more rigidity and hopefully help to save the mud busters and rear wheels a bit.
That would make tree kickers a lot easier to install. Would also spread the load out from side impacts to the tree kicker.
 
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Thanks for the info. Looks like I will order some to get the tubes from the frame out braced before I add the skid plate and tree kickers....need to also do the frame bracing while I am underneath the machine.

Well....looks like "Project Snowball" has begun. This sure has snowballed , might as well do it right.
 
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You think they will hold weight now?

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I haven't picked up the whole machine with them but I can't twist them by hand like the stock crossmembers without a gusset
 
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I haven't picked up the whole machine with them but I can't twist them by hand like the stock crossmembers without a gusset
Do I need to order one piece or 2 to replicate this?
 
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Do I need to order one piece or 2 to replicate this?


The pieces are 46" and you need about 27-1/4" (I think, more than half for sure) per crossmember. So you'll need 2 but you'll have lots of extra. May be worth sending Ruffstuff an email. If these are made to order they might ship them the right length at a lower price and reduced shipping
 
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Ruffstuff has the tube reinforcement pieces on sale 15% off today

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