frame gusset kit?

[blasterman87]

Whare is a cheap place to get a kit to gusset my frame? And does anyone have this done?

 

[DUALSTROKE]

I have this done.PB makes one but I liked TPR better(Tarantula performance racing).I bought it and welded it all in.Everything went together good.

 

[02blueblaster]

what is a frame gusset?, what does it do

 

[specialized7]

strenthens the frame

 

[crxbart]

anyone got any pics of the gusseted areas? I have a plasma cutter. I could save a few bucks, and make my own, and personally, I don't like logos or spiderwebs in my gussets. Kinda goofy imo, cool if u like it, just not my style.

 

[Unstock240]

See in the corners where the tubing comes together? That's DUALSTROKE's build pic from E2S forum.

 

[xjma]

I found TPR, but they don't say they make them for a blaster.

PB, can't find where they show a gusset kit.

These could all be made by anyone with zero fab skills. The kits save time though...

 

[regal81455]

I think this is what everyone is after... I:I

 

[rhinorick]

were it says to put 1/4 plate by brake/shift levers isn't that were nerf bars have to go?

 

[crxbart]

I think this is what everyone is after... I:I

That's what I needed. Now everyone my burning question. I can mig the gussets in and do a good job, and get them to penetrate well. Or should I make the gussets, tack them in, and farm out the work to my tig buddy? :"> I know the answer is probably the latter, but I figured I would ask. I've never welded on a quad frame before.

 

[regal81455]

im going to mig my wife and brothers in a few weeks. not sure how many amps your mig is though, mine's a 185, id think as long as your confident that you can penetrate well that i wouldn't be too worried about tig'n it unless you want to

 

[xjma]

I think MIG would do the trick. TIG would just potentially look a little prettier.

 

[crxbart]

Yeah, my welder at our shop here is a 230amp snap on unit! So I should be good. I suppose if the welds work who cares, it's just a race quad!

 

[crxbart]

I got my quad stripped down to the frame. I am going to buy some metal today, and start making gussets. I'll take pics, and post it here.

 

[DUALSTROKE]

That photo regal posted is similar but not exactly like TPR.It is an 11 piece gusset kit.Mig works fine I did it all and came out good.I started to make my own but they look way nicer cut on a waterjet.

 

[blasterfreek30]

DUALSTROKE what that kit run ya price wise?

 

[DUALSTROKE]

DUALSTROKE what that kit run ya price wise?

I believe around $80.I get random email sales from them.The one I got the other day says $82.00 with free shipping.

 

[blasterfreek30]

not to bad, thanx brotha

 

[DUALSTROKE]

No problem at all

 

[crxbart]

We got a foot of snow today, so no customers. That means I made all my gussets, and I had my boss weld them all in. Turned out nice. Some of his welds are a little crappy looking, but I can't complain. I got paid to work on my quad, and he welded it for free. I'll take pics in a few.