Split Bone Mounts???

I got my split wishbone mounting plates from Speedway today. They came with four mounting holes drilled in each.

My frame is boxed and I'm wondering if I can drill through both sides and bolt these on with some (grade 8 I would think) bolts or, since there are no "anti-crush tubes" for the bolts to pass through, should I weld the plates on.

I don't want this stuff busting loose going down the road.

Stupid question #472 for me.

Thanks, JH

 

drill the holes big enough for your "anti crush tubes" to pass through and weld them in,

then bolt the plates on.

 

Has no one else replied beacuse '60's Style nailed it?

Thanks, JH

 

That's what I would do....

I would chamfer the ends of the tubes so, once welded, I could grind the welds flush...especially on the side where the plate bolts on.

 

All of the above. The BEST way to do it. I usually don't go nuts with the grinder when cleaning the ends of the tubes after welding. If you do any grinding at all leave a small amount of weld just grind it flat and parallel to the frame surface.

Frank

 

Thanks guys.

JH