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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 01:49 AM
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Did you have to modify the subframes so you could weld them on? If you did what did you have to cut? The reason why I am asking is that I went to a muffler shop to get them installed and the owner said he doesn't deal with Hotchkis because one time he almost set a car on fire while welding the subframes? He said they are to close to the fuel lines or something? Thanks for you help guys. Just wanted to see if this is true or not!

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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 08:03 AM
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On ls1's its easiest if you cut the drivers side subframe at the very front. Its the point where the subframe makes a "|_|" from the side view. You want to cut the front portion of this "|_|" off, making the subframe connector look like a "_|" The should be it. Hotchiks does recommend you move the fuel lines in the INTRUCTIONS, so i suggest you find a welder who is literate.
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 08:04 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>On ls1's its easiest if you cut the drivers side subframe at the very front. Its the point where the subframe makes a "|_|" from the side view. You want to cut the front portion of this "|_|" off, making the subframe connector look like a "_|" This is when viewing the subframe connector as it will be installed from the drivers side of the car. The should be it. Hotchiks does recommend you move the fuel lines in the INTRUCTIONS, so i suggest you find a welder who is literate.</strong><hr></blockquote>
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 09:02 AM
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Mine went right on with no modifications at all. Perfect fit.
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Thanks for your help guys, I will let ya no what happens.

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