Bolt on vs weld on SFC's

[bottledbird68]

I'd go weld ins myself as well. I'll be going that route on the fourth gen if it sticks around and did go that route on the third gen.
Just make sure that when they are welded in the car is square and supported by the suspension so the chassis is loaded like it's sitting on the ground.
I've seen people weld them in with the car up on a two post lift. I shake my head every time. I've installed a number of them in various cars over the years, always supported the cars out at the edges on big stands just like they were sitting on the ground with tires on. Never had any issues that way.
Best way is on a drive on lift or a frame machine but I've only had that luxury once lol.

[DemonWithin99]

weld in's

[Slowhawk]

2 point weld in's. Tubular prefered for the light weight. 3 point should only be used for alot of road racing.

Doing them on a 2 post lift is no problem if you know what your doing.

[KB93z28]

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

2 point weld in's. Tubular prefered for the light weight. 3 point should only be used for alot of road racing.

Doing them on a 2 post lift is no problem if you know what your doing.

So your saying dont even bother with bolt in's?

[BryanH]

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

2 point weld in's. Tubular prefered for the light weight. 3 point should only be used for alot of road racing.

Doing them on a 2 post lift is no problem if you know what your doing.

What are the drawbacks about 3 point? I didn't think there was any. Except maybe if they got in the way of various things.

[My84Z]

Originally Posted by BryanH

What are the drawbacks about 3 point? I didn't think there was any. Except maybe if they got in the way of various things.

and extra weight

[bottledbird68]

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

Doing them on a 2 post lift is no problem if you know what your doing.

That's the point. Most people don't know what they're doing.
If you're not loading the chassis properly then you're welding the car twisted and properly loading the chassis on a 2 post lift is far more of a challenge than doing it on a drive on or a frame machine.

[frankzlt1]

i was surprised on how heavy they are when i installed mine.

[SLP IROC-Z]

if you run a tunnel mounted short torque arm i think the 3pts are a really good idea.