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Oct 6, 2003 | 06:58 PM

SLP IROC-Z

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installing alston sfcs...

just got mine today, they look great. before i weld em in i was wonderin somethin. is just welding them to the subframes fine or is welding the tubular part to the floor boards a good idea as well?

Oct 6, 2003 | 08:38 PM

Dave Y

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you get the $189 ones? then the tube part wont touch the floor, is clears by about 1/8-1/4"

Oct 6, 2003 | 08:58 PM

SLP IROC-Z

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yes those are the ones that i got from TDS.

Oct 6, 2003 | 11:49 PM

jamesbob02

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I just welded mine to the subframe. That was only a week ago, but it seems to work just fine. I have put a lot of stress on them jacking the car up different ways, though. A good weld job at the subframes should do it.