Has anyone modified the SS frame for improved strength? The frame on my 2002 SS Performer has begun to loosen with age and use to the point it has started to lean. The lean is quite noticeable. From strictly a design point of view it looks like it could use some sort of diagonal brace. Has anyone here attempted this? I'm going to try to fix the frame so it stays square and make my own bottom shelf. I'm planning on purchasing one of the Canadian-made stainless steel, rotisserie/smoker rings so I'm thinking the additional height/weight will require better support.
I purchased my Blue SS in 2002 from a local True Value hardware store here in Des Moines, IA. They assembled it and forgot to include the wire bottom shelf (I didn't know better back then). In the last two years I've had to replace both casters, the old-style wire charcoal baskets (current stamped steel version is all you can get), the lower charcoal grill, the ignition module and have the propane tank re-certified because of its age. Even with the required repairs it is still one fantastic grill.
Have Fun;
Ventana