subframe/rollbar question when on rostisire
12-04-2008, 11:09 AM
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subframe/rollbar question when on rostisire has anyone done this or has any insite on this. currently my car is on the rostisire and i wanted to install subframes and roll bar so they can all be painted at once with the car. does anyone see any downfalls to this
12-04-2008, 12:10 PM
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Just my $0.02 worth...You either want the car on it's wheels, with the suspension loaded, or at least supported on a frame machine holding the unit body straight and level before you weld in any structural bracing.
Being on a rotisserie, I assume that the car is only supported on the ends. If so, there's a little natural "sag", and if you weld a cage or connectors in now, you'll be welding that sag permanently into the car.
Being on a rotisserie, I assume that the car is only supported on the ends. If so, there's a little natural "sag", and if you weld a cage or connectors in now, you'll be welding that sag permanently into the car.
12-05-2008, 10:45 AM
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ok thank you, now if i put the car back on the ground on frame stands. [carts that bolt to suspension points so body can be rolled around] would these allow me to do the subframes or rollbar? no weight in vehicle
12-05-2008, 11:47 AM
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12-06-2008, 08:06 PM
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A trick you can try if you have the doors on the car is try opening and closing them when you have the car properly supported. If you have any flex in the body the doors won't open and close right.