ISO reservoir bracket

[capt1black]

I am looking to mount ffr reservoirs on the frame but do not have tools or ability to bend or weld metal. Is there someplace to buy a bracket? Or does someone have one willing to sell? I have 2 of the new ffr reservoirs. Thanks.

[totem]

Brackets depends on what reservoir (coolant or brake) and location. That’s why they are often custom build with simple tools.

Can you find on the forum a bracket that someone build that would fit? We will guide you on how to build it.

T.

[egchewy79]

did you not get the mounting brackets that came w/ the reservoirs? are you trying to mount these side by side for your front/rear brake MC's? I've seen someone else on the forums mount these side by side on a flat piece of steel/aluminum that then gets bolted to the 3/4" tube just in front of the DS footbox.
here's a pic that I found from another build.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91716&d=1534823634

[capt1black]

did you not get the mounting brackets that came w/ the reservoirs? are you trying to mount these side by side for your front/rear brake MC's? I've seen someone else on the forums mount these side by side on a flat piece of steel/aluminum that then gets bolted to the 3/4" tube just in front of the DS footbox.
here's a pic that I found from another build.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91716&d=1534823634

Yes that is what I am trying to do. I am looking for that type bracket that I can mount the FFR reservoir to. Thank you

[egchewy79]

this a pic from FFR. did your reservoir not come w/ a bracket like this?
https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-6661c/images/stencil/2000x2000/products/642/1144/FFR_6241__97916.1532119054.jpg?c=2

this is a coil bracket from jegs that might work as well
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/40196/10002/-1

[capt1black]

this a pic from FFR. did your reservoir not come w/ a bracket like this?
https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-6661c/images/stencil/2000x2000/products/642/1144/FFR_6241__97916.1532119054.jpg?c=2

this is a coil bracket from jegs that might work as well
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/40196/10002/-1

Sorry for all the confusion. Yes I have that bracket, I am looking for the larger metal piece that attaches to the 3/4 frame.

[phileas_fogg]

I started with a piece of 3”x3”x1/8” angle aluminum (https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/material?q=%3Aprice-asc%3AMaterial%3AAluminum%3AShape%3AAngle-Equal%3AAlloy%3A6063%3AThickness%3A0.125%2522%3ALe gs%3A3.0%2522). I cut one leg of the angle down to 3/4", drilled the mounting holes to the frame & for the reservoirs, and painted the bracket black. No welding or bending; just some quality time with my jig saw & a metal cutting blade.


John

EDIT: I mounted my bracket to the underside of the 3/4" frame with three 3/16" rivets

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4315/35896366400_3d8b7c7fd4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WG3g7Y)IMG_2062 (https://flic.kr/p/WG3g7Y) by jhsitton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91016165@N07/), on Flickr

[capt1black]

I started with a piece of 3”x3”x1/8” angle aluminum (https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/material?q=%3Aprice-asc%3AMaterial%3AAluminum%3AShape%3AAngle-Equal%3AAlloy%3A6063%3AThickness%3A0.125%2522%3ALe gs%3A3.0%2522). I cut one leg of the angle down to 3/4", drilled the mounting holes to the frame & for the reservoirs, and painted the bracket black. No welding or bending; just some quality time with my jig saw & a metal cutting blade.


John

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4315/35896366400_3d8b7c7fd4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WG3g7Y)IMG_2062 (https://flic.kr/p/WG3g7Y) by jhsitton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91016165@N07/), on Flickr

Perfect. That is what I was looking for. Thanks for all the help to all.

[ydousurf]

Hey (capt1black), I have the same reservoirs and I'm planning to do the same and move the mounts to utilize the frame as a more secure spot and not to just mount them on the aluminum panels. I have the: Front & Rear brake and the clutch in a grouping, just as (John) shows above. And then I'll mount separate one's for the power steering and the coolant overflow tank as well. So, along with onlinemetals and other sites that are out there, check https://www.mcmaster.com/metals as well. I love McMasters phone app, works slick! All the best...

Dj

[capt1black]

Thanks for all the help. Here is what I Put together. 1 question about mounting. Do you drill through the 3/4 tube and bolt it on or just drill underneath and pop rivet or metal screw? Am I worried about body not sitting properly with a bolt there or does it not touch? Hope that question makes sense.

135709

[RBachman]

Thanks for all the help. Here is what I Put together. 1 question about mounting. Do you drill through the 3/4 tube and bolt it on or just drill underneath and pop rivet or metal screw? Am I worried about body not sitting properly with a bolt there or does it not touch? Hope that question makes sense.

135709

It looks like you're using a hydraulic clutch. It's a good time to decide where the clutch reservoir goes also. Many people put all three together or use a multi-reservoir unit. I used a three-in-one, but I really like the looks of how phileas_fogg did his. I mounted it much the same as others here.

[Sdonnel]

I used nutserts on the back side of the tubing. Can't see them and you can crank the bolts down. As stated above, make sure you plan out where all three reservoirs will go if you are using 3. Better to plan now while the body is off.

Scott

[capt1black]

It looks like you're using a hydraulic clutch. It's a good time to decide where the clutch reservoir goes also. Many people put all three together or use a multi-reservoir unit. I used a three-in-one, but I really like the looks of how phileas_fogg did his. I mounted it much the same as others here.

Yes I have not decided if I will do 2 for brakes or 1. If I go with 2, probably, I am thinking about putting it on the footbox. With the new ffr reservoir mounting bracket they get really far apart and I saw in other posts that if you go too far down the tube you Will have issues with the hood hinge. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[phileas_fogg]

I mounted my bracket to the underside of the 3/4" frame with three 3/16" rivets.


John

[egchewy79]

I drilled through the 3/4"tube and opted for a nut/ bolt combo. I tried rivets initially but they weren't strong enough IMO