Not many updates lately. I'm still working out all the bugs with what I've modified so far. A few weeks ago during testing I ripped off a rear shock mount and broke a fox shock's remote reservoir line. I'm finding all the weak links one at a time.
For the repair I first cleaned up the cross supports surface and rewelded the broken shock mount (left). Though the right mount didn't break I ran a few extra welds, just in case.
Then I cut 1/4 inch plate for reinforcements. I drilled holes for additional welds attaching to the existing structure. The larger hole is drilled where the mount is.
Next I crank up the amperage and go crazy welding.
Though the top material isn't very thick I add gussets anyways. Afterward I give it a coat of paint. I would still like to tie the new 1/4 plating to the frame somehow with a 90 degree gusset, but with the frame only being 1/8 thick I'm concerned with tearing off a chunk of the frame.