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StonysGT

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i just bought some subframe connector. should i weld them or bolt them. they were suppose to be custom made for my conv. but i didnt know if it was something i could do my self or not. also if i need to weld them how should i go about keeping them from rusting cause ill be pissed if they start rustin bad.

 

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StonysGT

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hello any one with suggestions.

 

90mustangGT

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Weld in, bolt in just doesn't work well.

 

cevtv

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Bolting them in is a waste of time, weld them. Paint over the welds to keep them from rusting.

 

hamonkeiser

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Weld them, Bolts will stretch over time. Like said before paint over the welds

 

Black 93 Fox

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Sorry got here a little late. Weld diffently and paint over the welds like said many times befor.

Later,Black 93 Fox

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goldbomb79

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yep, weld is the way to go. after you weld them on clean the weld up and paint the welds. I also undercoated mine after i painted them.

 

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Weld them they will be stronger. Just put paint on them after you weld them.

 

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I've also heard if you're really concerned about rust, use a weld-through primer first..there's a thread about this somewhere on here....

 

oldskolbus

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Weld them in. A firend of mine bolted his in and the holes look like ovals now. This is the same friend who had cracks in the a pillars(top of the windshield). I guess he got the front tires off the ground one too many times.

 

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PonyBoy90

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I take it these bolt to the seat bolt right? If so, bolt them in tight, and then weld. Finally paint.

After 24 hours, spray a can of Rust preventive oil on the subframes. Depending on how often you drive the car in the rain, re-spray them with the rust proofing oil every once in a while. If it's dry where you are, twice a year is all that's necessary. More so if it rains more often.

 

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StonysGT

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thanks alot everyone i appreciate your answers.