W brace replacement today (help)

[crute/higgins350z]

So the day has come to finally replace my w brace, it's been a long time comming but finally started it, fairly straight forward but had an horrible surprise when I finally got it off. The arms that the brace bolts too was not just rusty but crumbling away at my finger tips. So my question is;

Has anybody have this problem?

Has anybody attempted to fit a new part?

There a plate that is part of it the runs just behind the fuel tank, it looks a big job to me- drive shaft/ exhaust drop to get it out the way.

I'm Now crying as my baby is very poorly 😢😢😢😢

[ZMANALEX]

Common fault.

 

New and pre owned "W" brace end brackets are in stock and good to go same/next day.

 

Also hardware bolt kit in stock.

 

As regards the plate that you refer to, does not serve much of a purpose so just cut it off.

 

Just drop me a PM if I can help further.

 

Alex.

[evilscorp]

the kidney shaped brackets? yeah they suck, just do a side at a time and support the subframe.

[crute/higgins350z]

Thanks for your help guys, really appreciate it and it's nice to know it's not just mine. I'm very friendly with the local Nissan dealer so I'm hoping for a deal but if not zedmanalex I'll be in touch. What you think is the simplest of jobs never turn out like that- god dam it

[scobie140]

Yeh I had to change those brackets out when I replaced mine as mine were pretty rotten and every bolt bar one sheared off in them. Easy wee job

 

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[Adrian@TORQEN]

We usually sell these with every W brace that goes out.

 

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https://www.torqen.uk/137-braces