Battery Mount Question

[TimC]

Tonight I finished up the frame work in the rear hatch and started on the battery mount. Is 1/2" angle substantial enough or should I go up to 3/4"? Here are some pics of one side tacked together. My plan is to use two pieces welded to the X-member and front 4" cross tube. Then bolt the F5 battery tray and use an aftermarket hold down bracket.

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[Jacob McCrea]

Tim,

The 1/2" angle should be just fine. Also, for what it's worth, I would clean that steel a little better before you weld it. I get the best results when I prepare steel as if I planned to paint it. With that caveat, have at it!

[TimC]

This is just to see how everything lines up. It will be cleaned up before welding. I'm not even using the pieces I made tonight. It would be stronger to rotate the upright section 180° and get some weld on the underside of the X-Frame.

[riptide motorsport]

Looks fine, go ahead as planned.