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  • One other time the wife dropped us into the median to miss some old lady who moved from the slow lane into the fast lane to let a car pass her.  We exited the freeway at 65 mph.  I got the car back on the pave and drove off.

    • One other time the wife dropped us into the median to miss s…
  • In this case I also weld up the verts.  These vertical welds are very critical.  They are the corner radius areas that can crack and not keep the whole frame in square.  Notice the nice weld.

    • In this case I also weld up the verts. These vertical welds…
  • Of course when you perform these modifications the frame becomes more rigid.  In that case it will transfer the force of the impact into the passenger compartment with greater force.

    • Of course when you perform these modifications the frame bec…
  • Now we move on to the Frame.  Most people do not care about the finish or appearance of this item.  Why, they say.  It is under the car.  More of this appears than you might think

    • Now we move on to the Frame. Most people do not care about…
  • Not to mention that the factory welds are just rotten.  Yes they held all these years but are they really the type of weld you want to trust your life to?

    • Not to mention that the factory welds are just rotten. Yes…
  • Also you have to consider the fact that the metal is under the car and when it flexes the body can also flex.  Ups there goes my nice paint job.

    • Also you have to consider the fact that the metal is under t…
  • In the process of welding you have to also grind the welds.  Now if you are a beginner welder the grinding phase will seem to continue on forever.

    • In the process of welding you have to also grind the welds.…
  • The key is to weld up enough metal to secure the joint and not to much to cause excessive grinding.  Not to mention that you have to provide extra metal to secure the suspension joints.

    • The key is to weld up enough metal to secure the joint and n…
  • In the gringing process you also have to smooth out the area where the Polyurethane Bushings go.  If you do not then they will be a royal pain in the ass to install.

    • In the gringing process you also have to smooth out the area…