check profile for new pics....anyone make their own? Or other home fabricated stuff for xb?

 

i've thought about it but i dont have the metal and if i did i havent learnt how to weld yet haha

 

how did you make yours?

 

I bought some 1" by 1" square tubing. Cut, bent, weld. I used the stock shock tower plates....I tack welded the tubing to the plates...took the plates out --finished welding and fabing. I had the easy part really. My good buddy/ painter- did the mud and paint work. I have taken out my entire cowl assembly probably over 5 times so I can probably do that with my eyes closed...that is usually the largest pain in the but. Some say you can take the 3 nuts of the strut towers with an open end wrench...but I don't believe thats the correct way to do it. Everything turned out really nice.

I also had the scion grille emblem molded into the engine cover which turned out sweet. I just hope it doesnt crack with vibration over time since it is on a angle. I rather make my own stuff when possible. It's more fun and a lot less expensive.

 

Man, that looks really good!

 

Looks good bro...

I've got a custom made Randode Stainless Steel Strut Bar on my wife's 2.0....

 

I had some wrought iron twisted up to make mine and purched a pair of top plates so not to mess up the originals.

Not the best pix but its all I got.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kzhors...e2.jpg&.src=ph

Scott

 

Thanks dwestxb. Hey- did you see my new wheel and tire set up. I've got the 215-45-17's on now with goldlinesprings and monroe sensatrack shocks and struts...Thanks for the advice and help on the wheel and tire package.

 

very nicely done 110% better then what i've seen some one else do!!!

 

Those wheels look good....I actually just bought a set of 18's for my xB

 

Nice job! I also like the look of 215/45/17's...I am currently running 215/40/17 with Gold-Line 2" drop but when my tires need replacing i'm going with 215/45/17...Fills the fenderwell gap nicely...Well done...

 

Working on one. Using billet aluminum for end plates and center bar, cut on a Matsurra CNC mill at work. I have the material, just need time to finish the design. It will be cool, oh yes, it will be cool

 

looks great! That reminds me of someone last year that created a big hype about making his own strut bar. And when he posted up pics, all it turned out to be was a rod bolted onto one strut tower nut all the way across to the other tower nut. Ghetto Fab to say the least


Again, great job!

 

Found it:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70389

 

Thats pretty scary. That set up could do more damage than good...

 

thats what i was talkin about

 

good job!

 

That's pretty cool. I didn't think the plates that were on there already were welding material. That makes things a lot easier Maybe I'll bug my dad again :D

 

thats a sick engine bay

 

nicely done