Sub Frame Connectors

November 16th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#1
e3sean MM Fanatic 1988 lx 5.7 11.5@116 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 3,233	Sub Frame Connectors can i just weld 2 sturdy bars of steel like square tubing or should i stop being cheap and buy some??

November 16th, 2007, 10:51 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,311	buy some.

November 16th, 2007, 10:57 PM	#3
Speedstang302 MM Fanatic 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 12.86@ 111mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 4,533	__________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Stock w/ F303 cam and 1.6 Roller Rockers BBK Shortys, BBK o/r H, Flowmaster Super 44s "The LS1 was subject to a paternity test!!! The results are back....03 cobra you are the Father!!!!"

November 16th, 2007, 10:59 PM

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comp engineering bolt ons and then weld em

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347 stroker little street car yea its slow!!

Originally Posted by ryans small pecker:D

14 inches? isn't that kinda small?

November 16th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#5
e3sean MM Fanatic 1988 lx 5.7 11.5@116 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 3,233	thanks nuff said

November 16th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#6
Speedstang302 MM Fanatic 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 12.86@ 111mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 4,533	got that link j...i wanna get some real soon __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Stock w/ F303 cam and 1.6 Roller Rockers BBK Shortys, BBK o/r H, Flowmaster Super 44s "The LS1 was subject to a paternity test!!! The results are back....03 cobra you are the Father!!!!"

November 16th, 2007, 11:18 PM

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Competition Engineering Bolt-On Frame Connectors: CEE-3141 - summitracing.com

i got em on my car and they fit great

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347 stroker little street car yea its slow!!

Originally Posted by ryans small pecker:D

14 inches? isn't that kinda small?

November 16th, 2007, 11:50 PM	#8
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,147	If you have access to a welder, some stock, and some time to kill, build them yourself. I would not consider that being a cheap skate. The ones you buy are nothing but stock cut to length with brackets welded on that you will either bolt or weld to the car anyway. __________________ 1991 GT - Original owner, all stock 1988 GT - The project car

November 17th, 2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jordan

Competition Engineering Bolt-On Frame Connectors: CEE-3141 - summitracing.com

i got em on my car and they fit great

i know you do..why you asking like i dont even know you...and thanks

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November 17th, 2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedstang302

i know you do..why you asking like i dont even know you...and thanks

I know that you know but the noob didnt

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347 stroker little street car yea its slow!!

Originally Posted by ryans small pecker:D

14 inches? isn't that kinda small?

November 17th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#11
8t6gt From the land of the wolverines 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smothering v606er with a plastic walmart bag Posts: 7,254	I will back Jordan on the Comp engineering I have those on mine they work very well and fit like a glove __________________ Hurst Crew member #2 of 21 Co Founder of all crews. Lee B and 8t6 the founders of crews Proud member of the no southerners aloud SNOWMOBILE CLUB!

November 17th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#12
Rustbelt Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 245	i need to get some in the spring. $122 is not that bad. did u use jack stands or a lift to get them on? cause i dont have access to a lift anymore.

November 17th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#13
8t6gt From the land of the wolverines 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smothering v606er with a plastic walmart bag Posts: 7,254	Lift. I four use jack stands make sure you put four in the same spots all the way around the car. __________________ Hurst Crew member #2 of 21 Co Founder of all crews. Lee B and 8t6 the founders of crews Proud member of the no southerners aloud SNOWMOBILE CLUB!

November 17th, 2007, 01:08 AM	#14
Devine Regular 1992 LX 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 304	maximum motorsports installation instructions say to make sure you keep the weight on the springs. it's most important to keep left and right even, so you don't flex the frames. Best option - drive on lift second best - ramps last option - use jackstands under the suspension to keep the weight on the springs.

November 17th, 2007, 01:11 AM	#15
8t6gt From the land of the wolverines 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smothering v606er with a plastic walmart bag Posts: 7,254	A normal lift works just fine if you lift it up righ thats what I used and I didnt have any problems __________________ Hurst Crew member #2 of 21 Co Founder of all crews. Lee B and 8t6 the founders of crews Proud member of the no southerners aloud SNOWMOBILE CLUB!

November 17th, 2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 8t6gt

A normal lift works just fine if you lift it up righ thats what I used and I didnt have any problems

yeah, i guess that would work the same as jackstands if you could get them in the right position

November 17th, 2007, 11:34 AM

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I PUT MINE ON WHILE THE CAR WAS on jackstands

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347 stroker little street car yea its slow!!

Originally Posted by ryans small pecker:D

14 inches? isn't that kinda small?

November 18th, 2007, 09:22 PM	#18
morgan29 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	its safer to just go ahead and buy some it will make the bottom of the car look alot cleaner then just some scrap metal

November 19th, 2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jordan

I PUT MINE ON WHILE THE CAR WAS on jackstands

well that can or cause some problems

when you lift the car it flexes, you bolt them on, and when you lower it, it doesnt unflex so your car is kinda tweeked all the time so it throws off your alighment

so its best to use a drive on four post lift so all the weight is still on the wheels so your car is just sitting normal, but your have the room and can stand up, so it makes it easier to put on

im not saying there is anything wrong with your car but that has happend a few times

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November 19th, 2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 78mach1

well that can or cause some problems

when you lift the car it flexes, you bolt them on, and when you lower it, it doesnt unflex so your car is kinda tweeked all the time so it throws off your alighment

so its best to use a drive on four post lift so all the weight is still on the wheels so your car is just sitting normal, but your have the room and can stand up, so it makes it easier to put on

im not saying there is anything wrong with your car but that has happend a few times

That's kinda backwards. You should support the car and level it by the frame. Most foxbodys sag in the middle when they are just sitting on the wheels. So actually the frame is tweeked when it is sitting on the wheels. Most cage builders start by leveling the car by the front and rear subframe. That is how the car is supposed to be. The you weld in your supports to keep it straight and level like it is. But, you have to take great care in making sure you have leveled the frame so it is straight before you start. Otherwise it will never be straight again. You should not lift it by the pinch welds that will throw everything off too.

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