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Interior/Exterior Rear Upper Stress Bar Question

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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 04:54 AM
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Rear Upper Stress Bar Question

has anyone tried to make their own rear upper stress bar? i was thinking about making my own and wanted to see if someone has done it yet. What kind of bar would you use?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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You could do it pretty easily with the stuff here: http://dragonplate.com

A length of 1" CF tubing, a couple of the modular end connectors, and some plate to make a bracket that would attach in place of the catch for the rear seat on each side.

Measure twice, cut once...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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perfect! i might try and tackle this project if i can get some free time!
 
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