JDMStanced

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This is my current set up. THe staging brake is held up with right two mounted flat bars. no mounts on the left side
The flat bars flex really easily with slight pull of handle.
What would be the best way to mount this firmly, no movement? either welded or bolted.
My thought is to make small brackets and weld them under each flat bar (pics attached). The down side is that i won't be able to reposition the staging brake later on.
I told a welder about my thought. He said it'll be OK for now, but in the future, the base of staging brake (aluminum) may crack after countless times of pulling the handle. Is this true?

Post your suggestions please

JDMStanced

iTrader: (16)

two areas where im thinking about putting brackets underneath and weld

winchman

He's correct about the aluminum cracking. I can't tell from the pictures where the mount is located. How about an overall shot to get us oriented?

JDMStanced

iTrader: (16)

What mount are you talking about?

The short flat bar is mounted on the front left side of the shifter bolt hole.
The long flat is mounted on the front right side of the shifter bolt hole.

JDMStanced

iTrader: (16)

a pic of whole set up added

winchman

I'd replace the flat bars with pieces of angle, and extend the one on the left so it can be welded (or bolted) to the one on the right. Then I'd add a third anchor point that's not in line with the two you've got now.

You might extend the angle(s) back around the shift boot to pick up another bolt(s). Cut away the horizontal part of the angle to clear the boot trim and make it easier to bend the piece.

The vertical leg of the angles will add a great deal of rigidity.

JDMStanced

iTrader: (16)

What do you think about this set up? i decided to weld it.