88HatchMonster Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 OK, dumb question, is the mustache bar off my hatch supposed to look like this? I'm assuming it's intentionally offset like that on the left side in the picture. I just wanted to make sure because I'm going to make a new one out of square tubing and I'm going to use this one as a template. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I would call that a mild frist stage of bending I've got worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Yeah, thats bent. Not badly though, ive got worse as well. That thing is definatly a weakspot when it comes to off-roading. You can reinforce them pretty easily, no need to fabricate a new one. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave valiant Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 When you re-enforce a moustache bar do you just weld gussets on? Just curious for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88HatchMonster Posted December 18, 2004 Author Share Posted December 18, 2004 So it's just supposed to be straight all the way across? I've seen some of the reinforcement techniques and they look nice and strong, but I like building things and I want to make one that does away with the need for lifting blocks on the hanger a la "subarubrat" or "hassey" since mine is lifted. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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