Detroit Speed subframe and frame connectors options not to weld them

[nickburns]

Hey folks - I really don’t want to weld my subframe connectors to my subframe. I think I read that someone used bushing and bolts? Any pointers ?

thanks in advance

[dhutton]

Pic of some nice custom brackets here:

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57083&page=6&highlight=Ironworks

Don

[Gmachine1911]

I've got the DSE sub and connectors and welded the DSE brackets to the subframe and drilled/bolted them to the connectors. Before doing that, I drilled the connectors out and welded in 1/2" I.D. tubing to keep the frame connectors from crushing. Looks sanitary and works beautifully. I can post some pics if you need but lots of folks have done it this way so I'm sure there's pics floating around.

[nickburns]

These are beautiful - I emailed Iron works to see if they can help out

[nickburns]

Thank you @gmachine1911 - I wouldn’t mind seeing the pictures and if you could email me with any helpful info setting this up that would be great !

[c4racer2]

They will work better if welded - more like the way modern car frames are built.

[BackN70]

I'm diggin' these brackets.

[Gmachine1911]

Here's the way I did it. Nothing that hasn't been done before...What you can't see is that I reinforced the subframe connectors where the bolt holes were drilled by welding in 1/2" I.D. tubing into the frame connectors to keep the from collapsing. A person could have plug welded the connector brackets to the connectors but if you ever have to get the subframe out of the car, it'll be a huge pain.

[c4racer2]

Nah. Grinder will go thru the welds. How often do you replace the subframe ? Mine has been in place for almost 40 years now.

[dontlifttoshift]

I have had 3 different motors in my 2nd gen in the past 24 months and have never taken the hood off, drop the subframe every time. It is the best part about having a subframe car.

I prefer the method shown above, simple, easy, solid. Done.

[TheBandit]

For the spacer tubes, do you tack weld them from the inside of the tubing or are you somehow rosette welding them on the outside?

[Gmachine1911]

For the spacer tubes, do you tack weld them from the inside of the tubing or are you somehow rosette welding them on the outside?

Yes...both. 😀