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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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anybody use thesE?

i was wondering if anybody has used these?http://static.summitracing.com/globa...s/cee-3111.pdf
i wanna use them but i dont understand what all i need to do to install that bracket piecce in the back? should i use these instead?http://static.summitracing.com/globa...s/cee-3120.pdf. any insite would be apprecitaed
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Re: anybody use thesE?

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any insite would be apprecitaed
Most members would agree, I think, that a weld-in is the better choice. If, however, you've decided the above is your best bet, have at it.

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Re: anybody use thesE?

thought weld ons needed to get a whole lot of work to em. like bring in rear end and run frame rails?
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Re: anybody use thesE?

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thought weld ons needed to get a whole lot of work to em. like bring in rear end and run frame rails?

these subframe connectors weld in... whats all involved with these?http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Re: anybody use thesE?

Well it doesn't matter at all if there "bolt on" or "weld on" heres why. . . If there bolt ons they can always be welded later, no matter what. If left bolted on over time the bolts (with out being welded) will pidgin hole do to the vehicle flexing over time. Most people will buy weld ons because they can attempt to weld them by there self at home and it cuts coast down same can be done with bolt ons too. People by bolt ons to also cut cost down if they Don't have the tools like a welder they bolt them on and drive the car to a shop that will weld them on for them. either way you could do the prep work to both "weld on" and "bolt on" to get it ready to take to a shop. You can weld either style at home too. In my honest opinion i wont weld my own on even when i have the tools and skills to do so. i personally like to prep all the areas being welded and have the cars put on a frame rack this insures the car is indeed 100% straight when there welded on and will remean that wall
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Also its really up to the individual to decide what sub frames are the best, they all do the same basic thing some have better designs and incorporate more welded areas but again all do the basic thing

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Re: anybody use thesE?

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... and have the cars put on a frame rack this insures the car is indeed 100% straight when there welded on and will remean that wall
No doubt a good idea; however, most people don't go to that extent--I didn't.

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Re: anybody use thesE?

Originally Posted by FueledSoul
Well it doesn't matter at all if there "bolt on" or "weld on" heres why. . . If there bolt ons they can always be welded later, no matter what. If left bolted on over time the bolts (with out being welded) will pidgin hole do to the vehicle flexing over time. Most people will buy weld ons because they can attempt to weld them by there self at home and it cuts coast down same can be done with bolt ons too. People by bolt ons to also cut cost down if they Don't have the tools like a welder they bolt them on and drive the car to a shop that will weld them on for them. either way you could do the prep work to both "weld on" and "bolt on" to get it ready to take to a shop. You can weld either style at home too. In my honest opinion i wont weld my own on even when i have the tools and skills to do so. i personally like to prep all the areas being welded and have the cars put on a frame rack this insures the car is indeed 100% straight when there welded on and will remean that wall
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Also its really up to the individual to decide what sub frames are the best, they all do the same basic thing some have better designs and incorporate more welded areas but again all do the basic thing

i like the idea of the bolt ons. so i can actually make sure there what i want, then rather weld and be stuck.
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