Reinforcing lower frame mounts
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Racer
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From: Mukilteo Washington
Reinforcing lower frame mounts
The frame mounts that attach to the lower control arms, I've read that these areas require reinforcing. I've got my mounts stripped, cleaned and ready for welding, I have a good friend that is willing to come over with his equipment and weld for BEER. I'm trying to figure a good way to do this, should I fabricate some L angle to weld into the sides of the mount and lower surface of the frame or is it just a matter of running some extra welds on the existing structure?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by 77 vette
The frame mounts that attach to the lower control arms, I've read that these areas require reinforcing. I've got my mounts stripped, cleaned and ready for welding, I have a good friend that is willing to come over with his equipment and weld for BEER. I'm trying to figure a good way to do this, should I fabricate some L angle to weld into the sides of the mount and lower surface of the frame or is it just a matter of running some extra welds on the existing structure?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by 77 vette
The frame mounts that attach to the lower control arms, I've read that these areas require reinforcing. I've got my mounts stripped, cleaned and ready for welding, I have a good friend that is willing to come over with his equipment and weld for BEER. I'm trying to figure a good way to do this, should I fabricate some L angle to weld into the sides of the mount and lower surface of the frame or is it just a matter of running some extra welds on the existing structure?
I wish I had done this while my frame was bare.........
