SGT axle brace vs. Race Brace?
 

It looks like both of these braces will work to add strength to the rear housing and stiffen the frame, is there any reason to choose one over the other? Are there clearance issues with the shape of the race brace? I wanted to install a brace on my two supers but only want to do it once. Sam, since the regular brace was your design, your insight would be valuable to me.

Get the SGT brace. Do you have a 3 point hitch?

No 3 point hitch at this time on either tractor, only a 60" deck and a 450 blower on the 2082 and a 54" deck and a 451 blower on the 2086.

Get Sam's brace. It is top notch stuff and will work even if you add the hitch later.

Get them they are great!!!

Thanks for the endorsements guys. As far as the 3 point goes, the SGT brace will work with the factory 3 point and the Ruegg hitch but the Xtreme will need some mods to work with the brace I designed. Holler if you have any questions.

See that high speed? Bill Ruegg will work with your braces.

Looks like the general consensus is in favor of the SGT brace. Is Xtreme the best (only) place to get these?

Xtreme is it.

My SGT axle brace came in for the 2082, got it painted and am ready to install it. I was wondering if I have to drain the hydro oil I just changed in the rear to install these braces or are the bolts I remove in blind holes? I guess I should have asked this question before I did the yearly maintenance. One more senior moment.