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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions [Re: dangina] #1161248
06/04/12 01:30 AM 06/04/12 01:30 AM
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Nampa, ID
MadMatt Offline
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Quote:

Brads70 from protouring mopar offered this idea from his ride which I'll be doing myself - its 1x2" 0.90 tubing with tubes added for strength:





I've been staring at this picture and drooling, but I lack the equipment to replicate them. But I got to thinking, what if you took 2 pieces of 1"x1" tubing and welded them full length side by side to create 1"x2" tubing with a double thickness wall down the center. Would that be just as strong? Since most tubing has slightly rounded corners there would be a natural "groove" that would lend itself to a very solid weld. Any thoughts?

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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions [Re: MadMatt] #1161249
06/04/12 03:27 AM 06/04/12 03:27 AM
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Granite Bay CA
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While I agree that those 1x3" units with the holes look really cool, I doubt that they have as much strength as a 2x3 or a 2x2. MUCH of the strength is in the vertical plane, and a 1x3 only has 1 inch there. Most agree though that any support added there is a benefit.
Re: Subframe connector options and opinions [Re: Kern Dog] #1161250
06/05/12 11:49 AM 06/05/12 11:49 AM
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Northern NJ
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I used ART for the boxes and frame connectors for my 68 B Body. No problems and they make a difference. Here they are before paint...

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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions [Re: 68 Sat] #1161251
06/05/12 11:55 AM 06/05/12 11:55 AM
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Northern NJ
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