full vehicle weight to weld in frame connectors?
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full vehicle weight to weld in frame connectors?
I'm working on my 91 camaro that will have tubular front suspension, coilovers, cage and so on. Any way I'm doing the rear suspension first so I want to weld in my S@W frame connectors since that piece and the torque arm mount are all in one. I remember when I did the alston connectors on my 88 the instructions said to install with the stands under the axle and a-arm to the the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. Can I weld my conectors in now or will it mess up the chassis since there is no motor, trans, doors or any other front sheet metal on it?
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Re: full vehicle weight to weld in frame connectors?
i would wait. the car is supposed to be complete, or close, and on its suspension when you weld them in. You dont want to weld the connectors in, then put the doors on and find that the chassis is now locked in position and the doors dont close.
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Re: full vehicle weight to weld in frame connectors?
i dont think the weight of the doors would affect the car that much, and in all honesty, i think you would be safe to do it now, but you know... better safe than sorry.
just wait it out
just wait it out
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