SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

A subframe assembly for a vehicle, including: a straight arm; and a side bracket including a base coupled to an outboard side of the straight arm; wherein the outboard side of the straight arm defines a recess; and wherein an inboard side of the base of the side bracket includes a protrusion that nests conformally within the recess defined by the outboard side of the straight arm. Top and bottom edges of the outboard side of the straight arm, the recess, the inboard side of the base of the side bracket, and the protrusion are chamfered. The chamfered portions of the top and bottom edges of the outboard side of the straight arm, the recess, the inboard side of the base of the side bracket, and the protrusion are welded to join the side bracket to the outboard side of the straight arm.