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MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 03-24-2014, 01:44 AM

Dale… Level and support are the most important factors. The rockers on a unibody car are structural members that connect the front to the rear and support (platform) the 1/4 panels ahead of the rear wheel opening into the door jamb. The inner and outer wheel housings also are structural, assisting with support to the rear half of the body. Unless the frame connectors are tied into the rockers, the rear subframe your about to remove is partially supporting the weight of the body. The supporting of the rear of the car as far back as you can is vital. I would also suggest mounting and lining up the other door, before you start cutting make sure the doors are latched closed. After you have done your tacking make sure your doors open and close normally as well as the trunk lid, then finish weld. Utilizing your cars integral members properly can save you some unnecessary tubing. Are your plans for a 29.5x11.5 x15 tire? Good Luck…Maurice.

03-24-2014, 01:44 AM	#6
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 309 Liked 284 Times in 87 Posts	Re: DSE Mini Tub Install Question Dale… Level and support are the most important factors. The rockers on a unibody car are structural members that connect the front to the rear and support (platform) the 1/4 panels ahead of the rear wheel opening into the door jamb. The inner and outer wheel housings also are structural, assisting with support to the rear half of the body. Unless the frame connectors are tied into the rockers, the rear subframe your about to remove is partially supporting the weight of the body. The supporting of the rear of the car as far back as you can is vital. I would also suggest mounting and lining up the other door, before you start cutting make sure the doors are latched closed. After you have done your tacking make sure your doors open and close normally as well as the trunk lid, then finish weld. Utilizing your cars integral members properly can save you some unnecessary tubing. Are your plans for a 29.5x11.5 x15 tire? Good Luck…Maurice.