SubFrame Connectors

Postby bradburm » 16 Apr 2010 13:50

All,

I will be welding subframe connectors next week ion my 73, anyone that has installed the welded kind, did you stitch or solid weld them?


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Postby dave-r » 16 Apr 2010 15:50

If they are the kind that are shaped to the floor along the full length I would weld an inch then miss an inch. But fully weld the ends in all cases.
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Postby botari123 » 17 Apr 2010 2:35

welded mine solid

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Postby dave-r » 17 Apr 2010 9:05

You don't need to do that though.

A bit of sealant/body putty between welds will keep any moisture out.
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