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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Anybody weld-in sub frame connectors?

I want to get my sub frame connectors installed before the car goes away for the winter, and one shop around me said $150 I was wondering if anybody not too far from Rockford, IL could help me out here?
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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hey jerk off lol what kind off sfc's did you get i maybe able to help you im might be gettin some kenny browns after the engines in let me know..
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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theyre alstons. are you going to byron on the 2nd?
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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I asked him online how much it'd be to install my Alstons and he said $70 if I already had the carpet pulled back. A bit more otherwise.

Even if a small hidden cost comes up, it's a bunch cheaper then your guy.
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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Give the guys at Auto Concepts Inc. located at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Phone is 389-2000 ext.14
You can't get any closer to home than that.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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for what????
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 11:23 PM
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dont you read the rockford board? lol
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by nape
$70 if I already had the carpet pulled back. A bit more otherwise.
I don't understand why you would need to pull the carpet back to weld them in place.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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I don't understand why you would need to pull the carpet back to weld them in place.
Perhaps because the heat from the welder would burn/melt the carpet? Fire hazard.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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ya have not been on in a while just seen it today.Good luck with the race lol .Ill be puttin in something in my car sunday
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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Yes you do not want to have the carpet of anything that can start on fire in the interior when welding.

Call the first shop and ask how much if you pull the carpet beforehand.

Another good idea is to prep the spots where the welds are going to go. Make sure you do this not long before you will have the shop weld the connectors, as you do not want rust. Less time for the shop, more $$ in your pocket.
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