Another sub frame question

Drick · June 5th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Im going to buy subframe connectors tonight. I was going to buy ones that had the seatt supports on them but now I am second guessing myself about it. Do the seat supports on the subframe connetors really make that big of a difference. It would be nice if they didnt because that would save me about 50 bucks. I can get ones from summit for $63 without seat supports

fogged306 · June 5th, 2007, 10:03 PM

I personally would do the thru-floor ones. the other ones that just weld on to the bottom of the car look extremely usless to me.

Stangzilla · June 5th, 2007, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by fogged306

I personally would do the thru-floor ones. the other ones that just weld on to the bottom of the car look extremely usless to me.

Well looks can and are decieving in this case. The ones that do not have the seat supports work just fine as long as they are welded on correctly.. Get those and save yourself 50 bucks.

ryans88gt · June 6th, 2007, 01:13 PM

I'd get the ones with seat supports. Check Laurel mountain for a awesome deal on the ones with seat supports. They keep your floor pan from sagging and also provide a stronger seat attachment if you are ever in an accident. The simple weld on ones do make a big difference in rigidity, it will be immediately noticeable, but the thru floor ones are better, but a shit load more work to install!

95opal · June 6th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Full length w/ seat supports. Definately weld in not bolt ons.

neverfastenough1 · June 7th, 2007, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by 95opal

Full length w/ seat supports. Definately weld in not bolt ons.

+1 Unless you had a SSP, which you obviously don't, because they have reinforced floor pans. Like Stangzilla said though they will be fine without them if you aint got gobs of power and you're not a really big boy.

Drick · June 14th, 2007, 10:43 PM

Got the summit brand subframe connectors and went to put them on and wahla they arent bent right and wont fit my subframes so I sent them back and Im just gonna order some Maximum Motorsports or some BBK full lengths

neverfastenough1 · June 14th, 2007, 11:23 PM

That sucks!!

Stangzilla · June 14th, 2007, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Got the summit brand subframe connectors and went to put them on and wahla they arent bent right and wont fit my subframes so I sent them back and Im just gonna order some Maximum Motorsports or some BBK full lengths

If you want a really nice piece Evolution Motorsports make an X-brace with subframe connectors.. Me Likey, Likey...

neverfastenough1 · June 15th, 2007, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Got the summit brand subframe connectors and went to put them on and wahla they arent bent right and wont fit my subframes so I sent them back and Im just gonna order some Maximum Motorsports or some BBK full lengths

If you want a really nice piece Evolution Motorsports make an X-brace with subframe connectors.. Me Likey, Likey...

Thanks, that thing looks nice. Even comes with nhra approved loop. I might look into that one myself.

http://www.evolutionmsport.com/evmCa...&products_id=5

Stangzilla · June 15th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Thought you would like it...

1slo5.0 · June 15th, 2007, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by fogged306

I personally would do the thru-floor ones. the other ones that just weld on to the bottom of the car look extremely usless to me.

I agree. I only do thru floor connectors now with either 2x2 or 2x3 tubing. I don't mess around with the junk that they sell that welds to the bottom of the front and rear frame rails. They don't do much besides add some weight.

shudahadav8 · June 15th, 2007, 12:03 PM

I use bolt on connectors, then have them welded on, provides more area to weld. I don't bother with th thru the floor pieces, using reguler weld on sub-frame connectors make a huge difference on your average car. If it was a full blown race car then I would say go with the more expensive and more elaborate installation.

nolife · June 15th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Got the summit brand subframe connectors and went to put them on and wahla they arent bent right and wont fit my subframes

There is the chance your body is not straight. Hopefully you just got a bad pair or they shipped the wrong part number for your car.

June 5th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#1
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Another sub frame question Im going to buy subframe connectors tonight. I was going to buy ones that had the seatt supports on them but now I am second guessing myself about it. Do the seat supports on the subframe connetors really make that big of a difference. It would be nice if they didnt because that would save me about 50 bucks. I can get ones from summit for $63 without seat supports __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

June 6th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#4
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd get the ones with seat supports. Check Laurel mountain for a awesome deal on the ones with seat supports. They keep your floor pan from sagging and also provide a stronger seat attachment if you are ever in an accident. The simple weld on ones do make a big difference in rigidity, it will be immediately noticeable, but the thru floor ones are better, but a shit load more work to install! __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

June 6th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#5
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 reviews	Full length w/ seat supports. Definately weld in not bolt ons. __________________ 5.0 magazines 94-04 performance mustangs feature car! Fall 2010

June 14th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#7
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Got the summit brand subframe connectors and went to put them on and wahla they arent bent right and wont fit my subframes so I sent them back and Im just gonna order some Maximum Motorsports or some BBK full lengths __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

June 14th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#8
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	That sucks!! __________________

June 5th, 2007, 10:03 PM	#2
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	I personally would do the thru-floor ones. the other ones that just weld on to the bottom of the car look extremely usless to me.

June 15th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#11
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June 15th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#13
shudahadav8 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use bolt on connectors, then have them welded on, provides more area to weld. I don't bother with th thru the floor pieces, using reguler weld on sub-frame connectors make a huge difference on your average car. If it was a full blown race car then I would say go with the more expensive and more elaborate installation.

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