Question about welding subframes

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04-04-2007, 09:00 AM

JOEZDRACO

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Question about welding subframes

When welding subframes on should i just tack weld fronts and rears then weld away or stitch weld ? Putting on steeda full length subframes

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04-04-2007, 10:38 AM

MadMan@TheWheel

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RE: Question about welding subframes

Either is fine. Tacking first for positioning purposes is a good idea before you weld anything to completion.

04-04-2007, 08:37 PM

JOEZDRACO

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RE: Question about welding subframes

Thanks alot for the info

04-04-2007, 09:59 PM

notch5oh

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RE: Question about welding subframes

just dont weld one side completly then go to the other, you gotta weld a couple inches on one side go to the other, then move towards the back of the car and do the same thing, just keep donig that until its done

04-04-2007, 10:03 PM

TwotoneVert

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RE: Question about welding subframes

Welding upside down sucks, I know, but you would be better off if you could weld them up with the weight of the car sitting on the tires.

04-04-2007, 10:13 PM

OnyxCobra

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RE: Question about welding subframes

The only time you should weld them is when they car is sitting on its tires, otherwise it can be welded incorrectly.

As for switching sides, he did mine one side at a time and it worked out nice.