Tee Top too tall!!!

[McGillicuddy]

Fred, looks like yours mounts to the floor so not a big deal. I altered my rod arch that way but rather using smaller pipe on the inside of the cut out sections and then welding a bead around each of the butt joints. I think a weld is better than a couple of bolts through each tubing but I guess that would probably work for a good long while.

You'll have to cut the tube near the feet get the inserts in and welded, then patch the front or rear mounting holes on the deck and remount.

I put the inserts on a friends lathe and reduced the pipe a hair to get a snug fit. Its also important to get clean 90 deg cuts for re-connecting cleanly so use a metal chop saw. Good luck and save a few bucks.