Installing subframe connectors on rotisserie

[hemiorange]

Is it ok to install subframe connectors while my car is on a rotisserie or should I wait until get it back on wheels to install them? I've already put in floor pans and done the rocker and quarter panel on one side while on the rotisserie. The doors still close perfectly so it doesn't seem like it's sagging.

 

[mbaird]

Wait until it is on the ground so you can preload the frame and have atighter connection.

 

[Riddler]

It's fine to do while on the rotisserie...

Riddler

 

[memike]

Is it ok to install subframe connectors while my car is on a rotisserie or should I wait until get it back on wheels to install them? I've already put in floor pans and done the rocker and quarter panel on one side while on the rotisserie. The doors still close perfectly so it doesn't seem like it's sagging.

Just me I guess.............. I would do the frame connectors last ......
Take it for a drive and hammer on it a little and let it carry the engine and trans under load ...then see how your doors look. JMO.......

 

[TrailBeast]

I set mine on jackstands under the rear axle and control arms, checked and adjusted for a flat level frame using a laser level and welded them up.
Overkill probably, but to answer the question, I think most agree putting them in with a normal sitting load on the body seems to make the most sence.
I personally believe that letting the body be where it wants to be, then welding in the connectors is going to be the strongest and least likley to crack out the existing frame around the welds.

 

[crackedback]

It really doesn't matter.

Put a laser pointer on the trans x-member and center it on a spot where the rear leaf front hanger bolts up. Turn the car on the rotisserie and see if it changes location.

If my car was on a rottiserie, I'd install them with the car upside down.

 

[mbaird]

It really doesn't matter.

Put a laser pointer on the trans x-member and center it on a spot where the rear leaf front hanger bolts up. Turn the car on the rotisserie and see if it changes location.

If my car was on a rottiserie, I'd install them with the car upside down.

Did not think about that..good idea...same out come !

 

[memike]

It really doesn't matter.

Put a laser pointer on the trans x-member and center it on a spot where the rear leaf front hanger bolts up. Turn the car on the rotisserie and see if it changes location.

If my car was on a rottiserie, I'd install them with the car upside down.

If you would do it so would I :cheers:, I have never had a car on a rotisserie
with nothing but a frame.... no rear or suspension ... No load on it... :thumleft:
crackedback has more tech experience then most here so I say do it now as it is on the rotisserie , just make sure it is all good and square/level :thumleft:
He is a great tech here and should know...


But if I had a lift I think I would still do it last because I don't know better

 

[memike]

I set mine on jackstands under the rear axle and control arms, checked and adjusted for a flat level frame using a laser level and welded them up.
Overkill probably, but to answer the question, I think most agree putting them in with a normal sitting load on the body seems to make the most sence.
I personally believe that letting the body be where it wants to be, then welding in the connectors is going to be the strongest and least likley to crack out the existing frame around the welds.

This is why I would do it last, I want all my carriage and strength even TrailBeast , It would be my luck the unipody would be softer in one of the corners and put more load on one area :banghead: