top belt mounts in cross tube?

[baz-r]

anyone know if there are any reasons why a hole cant be drilled all the way through in the cross tube on the roll bar and the threaded tubes welded into them doing away with thoes flat plates?
i think it would be neater and have less edges.

[Bonzo]

Hi Baz

I think that is the way most folk prefer to do them

That is certainly the way I am doing mine & I believe Ash done the same

Truth be known, I expect most IVA inspectors would prefer to see them done that way.

[jerkins]

This is what I did (this drawing was for the benefit of Mr SVA).

Sorry it's a bit small - this forum wouldn't allow me to put anything bigger up...

[SeriesLandy]

The threaded tube must be welded on both sides of the bar to pass iva.
I did mine as per the book but cut the cross bar out as I felt it was too thin, I bought some new bush tubes off Ronnie and will put them through the bar when the time comes.

[gus]

That's how mine were done.

Gus

[HandyAndy]

Mine too .

cheers
andy

[baz-r]

ok all i need now is a 20mm drill bit with a shank that will fit my drill (13mm)
where can i get one of them from?

[jiwillia]

You need a "blacksmiths" bit which has a 13mm diameter shank. Tool Station stock them.
Cheers
John

[Bonzo]

Here you go Baz

20mm Blacksmith Drill bit

Blacksmiths drill bits are available in a range of larger sizes, have a reduced shank & are well suited to use in a hand drill

Just remember to choose a slow drill speed

[baz-r]

dam i was hoping with a reply i got one you can use

lol