Boxed weld in subframes or Tube Bolt ins?
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Boxed weld in subframes or Tube Bolt ins?
That is the question. I narrowed it down to the UMI bolt in subrames or the Boxed weld ins.
Even though I want the bolt ins, I will get them welded later on after I bolt them in.
Which are realy better? Or does it matter?
Even though I want the bolt ins, I will get them welded later on after I bolt them in.
Which are realy better? Or does it matter?
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i think the boxed are a little stronger than the tubular, but with less ground clearance. i used to only want boxed. but after a lot of reading there are a lot of people with tubular. so i am going with the umi tubular sfcs and then im going to get them welded.
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Hello,
We have good luck with both the tubular style and boxed style, for strength reasons you would be fine with either choice.
A few things that might help you make a decision- The tubular ones are available with the bolt in option but can be welded at any time. The boxed are not and are weld in only. The tubular set-up tucks up a lot tighter to the vehicle and can not be seen from the side of the vehicle. The boxed hang down slightly and if a bright color such as red is chosen they may be visible if you do not have ground effects. But the boxed do not reduce ground clearance.
If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
Ryan
We have good luck with both the tubular style and boxed style, for strength reasons you would be fine with either choice.
A few things that might help you make a decision- The tubular ones are available with the bolt in option but can be welded at any time. The boxed are not and are weld in only. The tubular set-up tucks up a lot tighter to the vehicle and can not be seen from the side of the vehicle. The boxed hang down slightly and if a bright color such as red is chosen they may be visible if you do not have ground effects. But the boxed do not reduce ground clearance.
If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
Ryan
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Are the UMI boxed subframes realy noticable if painted black? Eather way I am pretty sure I will go with the tube bolt ins then get them welded later.
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