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schuz_GXP May 19, 2011 08:31 PM

weld in subframe's
 
I should be able to weld my subframe connectors in with out taking my carpet out right???

1BAD02WS6 May 19, 2011 09:20 PM

no..... but you do have to remove the AC

Paul 1953 May 19, 2011 11:18 PM

not for my SLP welded SFCs they didn't.

and my ac worked well after they reinstalled & recharged it ;-)

1Psycho May 20, 2011 01:24 AM

haha nah..had my UMI 3pts welded right on while it was up on a lift, nothing removed, nothing moved, just welded right up!

TFord May 20, 2011 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Psycho (Post 14936046)
haha nah..had my UMI 3pts welded right on while it was up on a lift, nothing removed, nothing moved, just welded right up!

Same here

schuz_GXP May 20, 2011 08:07 PM

Why do I need to unhook the ac???

battousai May 20, 2011 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by schuz_GXP (Post 14939156)
Why do I need to unhook the ac???

a doubleroller shrader valve

Paul 1953 May 21, 2011 08:46 PM


Originally Posted by schuz_GXP (Post 14939156)
Why do I need to unhook the ac???

You don't. Someone's just messin with ya.

But on the subject. After I had my SLP SCFs welded in, I read somewhere that the weight of the car should actually be on the wheels when it is welded (not the lift points of the chassis). I can't imagine how a welder would get at it that way, or how you would feel the difference. As is, the stiffer frame is definitely noticeable when you 1st drive the car again with SFCs.

leave the carpets & ac alone.

TImmy_Jones May 21, 2011 10:51 PM

^^^ YES! I thought the suspension needed to be loaded to weld on the connectors???

battousai May 21, 2011 11:02 PM


Originally Posted by TImmy_Jones (Post 14943002)
^^^ YES! I thought the suspension needed to be loaded to weld on the connectors???

it is.

repo May 22, 2011 10:10 PM

I have welded a dozen sets on and never had to remove anyone's carpet. Many different name brands also. I do it in the driveway with 2x12 home made ramps under the wheels to get the car up 2 2x12 thicknesses. Some of the super low cars need to go up another 2x12 for belly clearance though. :D but wheels need to be down with the weight on them on level ground. Drive on racks are the best for the install.


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