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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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sub frame connectors help

not really help, wanted to see if anyone would be willing to install them for me (dont know how to weld) and just wanted to see how many reply's i got im located in suisun city and you'll recieve cash car doesnt run either so i cant meet any where it would be next month i would have parts.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Well, when it runs, you can bring it to:
Rocklin Automotive
6800 Five Star Blvd.
Rocklin, CA.
916-315-0335
We can weld your subframe and also add more tubings to really strengthen the frame. BTW, what SFC do you have? If you need exhaust work we can do that as well and it would be the perfect time to do it while we're doing undercarriage work. Just a thought.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

There is always the bolt on option. Basically the same connectors, but you can originally bolt them on and have them welded later when you can find a welder you like. You won't get optimum performance until they get welded, in my opinion, but it gives you options.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

i saw that i was just trying to get it welded in before i redo carpet, i read that i might get slight little burns in the carpet during welding install or is that from continously welding each section without stoping
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Do it before carpet. There was a guy on here who lost his car to a fire directly related to SFC installation.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

There was a guy on here who lost his car from having SFC installed. Most people do a half a s s job welding them in and also preparing the vehicle for installation. Yes a mig welder will weld through the under body paint but if your doing it right the surfaces should be ground clean first. Also the car should be on a 4 post drive on rack to install them. if they are not installed correct you will weld in a twist to your car and it will be really jacked up.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Originally Posted by 91rss
i saw that i was just trying to get it welded in before i redo carpet, i read that i might get slight little burns in the carpet during welding install or is that from continously welding each section without stoping
I welded mine in with the entire carpet installed. Most of the welding is on the square part of the "front frame" so its a ways from the carpet & also dont weld in the same area for too long.
Give us a call we can do it.
916-315-0335
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

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I welded mine in with the entire carpet installed. Most of the welding is on the square part of the "front frame" so its a ways from the carpet & also dont weld in the same area for too long.
Give us a call we can do it.
916-315-0335
That's where my car is going for SFC's once I get my act together here

Been working on the old old car a lot lately...
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

I was surprised by how much SFC change the way a car handles or launches on take off. I'm sold....I might even weld in another set, oh wait that would be called a roll cage.

Give us a call Vinnie, we will hook it up.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

I'll be giving Marc and Bennie a call here shortly for mine to be installed. Marc, I have the older square tube sfc's. Should I stick wwith those, go tubular, or does it even matter? I've heard that it doesn't matter.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Originally Posted by 87tpi
I'll be giving Marc and Bennie a call here shortly for mine to be installed. Marc, I have the older square tube sfc's. Should I stick wwith those, go tubular, or does it even matter? I've heard that it doesn't matter.
I like square tube, its more rigid and can stand up to more HP when the time comes. There are several different configurations that basically do the same thing, (tie the front suspension to the rear suspension).
Anything that ties it together helps.
Give us a call & we'll hook you up,.........so you can "hook up"
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

There's a little more to risk that a couple of carpet burns when you get the SFC installed.

Bennie knows what he's doing, I like eveyone else, can stand by that. Prepare and proceed cautiously, take your time with the install.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Originally Posted by koolctk
There's a little more to risk that a couple of carpet burns when you get the SFC installed.

Bennie knows what he's doing, I like eveyone else, can stand by that. Prepare and proceed cautiously, take your time with the install.
what other precaution should be taken?

I will be getting SFC soon, I have some welding skill (but not much) and was going to put them in myself. Is this a bad idea? as I haven't done or watched some one install them.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

why bother 3.1l aint gonna twist the frame
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

They will still improve the ride and handling.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Originally Posted by Rayzor32
why bother 3.1l aint gonna twist the frame
What frame?

Originally Posted by sid rs91
They will still improve the ride and handling.
EXACTLY!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Re: sub frame connectors help

Make sure you take your time, don't rush it, and tack weld so that you avoid creating hot spots. The welding isn't the hard part as long as you have time, but you should definately do it on a lift, much easier and the work will be of much better quality. I don't know if Bennie has a wheel lift, if thats what they're called (which is why I chose the muffler shop), but any lift would be better than a jack.
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