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    Default Structual help needed lpg tank cracking mounts

    Hi all, i've had a problem lately with the 80 series which is on LPG. It's been on gas for around 9 years now and around 6 months ago the bracing under the rear floor that the gas tank bolts to cracked. I welded it all up but now 6 months later it has cracked again. So I figure I need more than just welding up but some additional strength.
    Just wanted some advice on how to strengthen the area..

    Its like this
    ---------------- <-cross bar between chassis rails
    x x <-x indicates where the cracks are occuring
    | |
    | | <-this is what the tank brackets bolt to. Basically just 30mm RHS.
    | |
    x x
    ----------------

    So what is my best way to strengthen this up..??
    Thanks
    Joel
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    Default Re: Structual help needed lpg tank cracking mounts

    Quote Originally Posted by TurboRA28
    ---------------- <-cross bar between chassis rails
    x x <-x indicates where the cracks are occuring
    | |
    | | <-this is what the tank brackets bolt to. Basically just 30mm RHS.
    | |
    x x
    ----------------
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    Default Re: Structual help needed lpg tank cracking mounts

    30 MM RHS is far too small for cross bars , Make some new ones up out of 50X50x6 Angle or bigger /thicker section RHS .
    Sepending on what tank you have you can just buy a new cradle to suit your car .
    Dave

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