I wasn't giving up my 30 th pulley on my 120/120 Hillside 107 build, I used 3/8" round stock, ground flat underneath to sit better on the swing arm end. Just weld to attach a end, of round stock to upper swing arm then bend it to follow contour of swing arm end around and weld it the bottom. To make a wider brace , then mig welded it, on all four sides, Used 1/4 " plate welded to where the stock plates were ensuring they were square, for the adjusting cams to push against evenly, I used a single cut burr for grinding the axle slots .220" Also had to relieve the shock mount bolt hole for clearance, I didnt take pics during the process, due to the 100 plus temps, just wanted it done!! , but it's a very easy. Mod to do But then I was a nuc. welder for 21 yrs in the navy,
thanks to Steve for the idea!!!! ,
I was orginally going to just weld build up the end of swing arm then grind it to shape,vice the gussett this is easier and quicker, Now when running days/weeks on the road, away from home I feel easier about replacing a belt that dealer has in stock and is stronger