I would go with the bolt-on's and then weld them. This way you can get them already powder coated and you can weld them to be just as strong as the weld in ones. Just my .02

Brandon

 

Ok got me there.. Thanks for the input

 

"This way you can get them already powder coated "

my BMR pieces came powerdercoated, as do most other brands regardless of weld in or bolt-on.

 

You do pay extra for the powerd coating in most cases. Now you do have to (REMOVE) grind off the coating in the areas to be welded.

 

I like my BMR tubular weld-in's, and the boxed ones as well. Yes, you have to grind away the powdercoating where you are going to weld them in, but you have to do that with any SFC's if you are going to weld them.

I would never buy bolt in SFC's and ONLY bolt them in. IF you buy bolt-in's, also weld them.

Dan

 

I've been a fabricator for over 25 years,we've always called it "boxed/square tubing". I think it just depends on what part of the country your in.

I have the bolt-in style SFC's,but I welded them after install. I had noway to weld them at home and limited time at work,so it was easier to mount them at home and weld later. Welding is ALWAYS better.

 

Personally, I think it's just a matter of semantics. These guys call it tube. I've seen chassis shops online sell back half kits call it square tube.

To get back to the original question, like IROC-T said. "welding is always better.

 

what about bolt ons with some jb weld? id go pretty far to avoid taking my car to a shop

 

Yea, thats going to hold up. Just save your money before going that route.

 

Sure. Don't forget the chewing gum and bailing wire, though. It makes all the difference in the world.

Put me down for weld-in squared tube/boxed SFCs. Mine's been in for 5 years with no signs of weakening.

 

Does anybody have any pics of SFC's installed on their cars?

 

Since I have my front way up in the air to change torque converters, I'll try to get a picture before I finish.