 Mad Dog / Engman longitudinal kit question, Do the corners need to be tied together |
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| seanpaulmc |
 Apr 23 2023, 06:18 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States 
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Some really good weather in the workshop this weekend.
Mid 80s no rain. Sadly just had a 70 year old Oak tree come out so no shade either. But, better now than when hurricane season comes back around.  Got a very good start on the Mad Dog / Engman stiffening kit installation. In the other threads I’ve read showing this installation it shows that the rear piece and the side pieces come together in the corners and get welded together. Mine did not do this due to the fit up.   My question to the brain trust is do they need to? Option one is to leave as-is once all the welding is completed. Option two is to add in a plate that bridges the gap and ties those sections together in the corners. Does this matter? Thank you! P.S.- I know I’m a shite welder. Still learning. Don’t judge. Or, judge and tell me how to improve. |
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| windforfun |
Apr 23 2023, 07:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,054 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None
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I would say you're good to go with what you've done once you finish. Go ahead & add more structural rigidity if that will help you sleep better. Once you clean up the welds, jack up the car in the rear & see how well the doors close. There should be no geometrical flexing of any kind. You might want to put two kegs of beer in the car beforehand. I see the car is already lifted & I assume the doors close just fine with what you've already done.
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| Root_Werks |
Apr 23 2023, 07:36 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,667 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I did a few 1 inch beads on the corners. Installed 4 of these kits now. Love them, make a big difference to the chassis.
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| Superhawk996 |
Apr 23 2023, 07:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,025 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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The chassis will have better torsional stiffness if they are tied together.
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