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Offline halle09

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subframe connector install. (Car Elevated)?
« on: February 27, 2014 - 05:53:12 PM »
can i put in the subframe connectors with the whole car on jack stands? I have heard that you can and cannot. its just 1x2 tubing that i have not the weld to floor contour type. (2 stands on diff two up front)




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Re: subframe connector install. (Car Elevated)?
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2014 - 06:55:59 PM »
I welded mine in on jack stands. Had to my "grocery tumor" would have gotten in the way otherwise!  :lol:
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Re: subframe connector install. (Car Elevated)?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2014 - 08:04:00 PM »
I would put the stands under the suspension / axle & control arms so the chassis si loaded the same as when it is on the tires otherwise the unibody my flex & retain that position after the subframes are welded in

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Re: subframe connector install. (Car Elevated)?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014 - 04:58:25 PM »
thanks guys