Aristocrat grate riser mod help

[SCKettleBBQ]

Greetings Kettle Nation,
I have a '68 Aristocrat that I need to replace the cooking grate (24.75").  Instead of paying $70 for a new nickel one, I'm thinking about springing the $90 for the stainless steel one at 25.4".  Really didn't want to pay $160 for an aftermarket one. Has anyone DIY'd a riser to attach to the 4 tabs to raise the grate up for a proper fit?  I watched a cooking video recently where the guy showed his risers and I thought I would bounce back at a later date to investigate, but now I can't find the damn thing. Has anyone done this or know where to direct me?
Thanks in advance.

[michaelmilitello]

Go to the killagrilla website.  They make heavy duty 304 stainless replacement grates for vintage 26.   The bars are 1/4 inch diameter.   Worth every penny. 

Sorry.  Just re read.  Price went up since I bought mine last year. 

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[Mr.CPHo]

I recall someone made a ring from expanded metal to sit on the existing tabs to accommodate the newer, larger-diameter grate. 

The grate in your pic looks ok to me. 

[SCKettleBBQ]

My other thought was if I can raise the grate up then an SnS XL would fit since they no longer offer the shorter version.  I'm sure it can be done, just gotta think a little more on it.

[ReanimatedRobot]

I know the onlyfire roti/pizza/stacker combo comes with a kind of riser that sits on top of the grate straps.  Maybe you can find a way to buy a set on the cheap or replicate them.

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[SCKettleBBQ]

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.


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[swamprb]

I got the inspiration from someone else on the site and used expanded metal and it raises the 26" grate up near the edge of the bowl. Very lightweight


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[SCKettleBBQ]

Thanks for the pic!


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