Sub-frame connectors March 25, 2007, 09:44:13 PM '83 Cougar LS 5.0, has anyone added subframe connectors to their car? If you did, how did you re-route the fuel lines that snake back and forth in the factory-severed frame rail space?? Thanks in advance. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #1 – March 26, 2007, 12:13:00 AM Yup.Didn't do anything with the fuel lines on mine, just wrapped a wet towel around them while I was welding. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #2 – March 27, 2007, 05:56:34 PM i think he meant the the fuel lines were in the way of the connectors. i know the rear brake line is in the way, near the firewall. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #3 – March 27, 2007, 08:58:54 PM Mine wasn't, at least not that I recall Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #4 – March 27, 2007, 10:35:04 PM the earlier cars use a different fuel pump/filter/line setup than our cars. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #5 – March 27, 2007, 10:41:13 PM That happen to be right in the way on my 83 Cougar LS 5.0... Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #6 – March 27, 2007, 10:44:44 PM On mine I didn't have any issues. I pulled the lines down from the front subframe while I did the welding and made sure they were clear on the rear SF when I welded back there. The lines were then reinstalled in their original location after the welds cooled. Did it on both '83's and the '84. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #7 – March 31, 2007, 09:20:01 PM Thanks, I just have to do a bit of re-routing. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #8 – March 31, 2007, 09:33:37 PM What subframe connectors did you use, mustang ones? Or did you make your own. I need to put some in myself. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #9 – March 31, 2007, 09:41:53 PM mustang ones dont match the floor pan of the bird/cat.nice thing is though, if you are goin bottom mount you can jus use straight box tube w/no breaks in it. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #10 – April 02, 2007, 11:40:20 AM Quote from: Red Spar;137578What subframe connectors did you use, mustang ones? Or did you make your own. I need to put some in myself.there are one or two companies out there that still have tbird sfc. I can't remember the names though. I think MOtion Dynamics may have some, even MM IIRC. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #11 – April 02, 2007, 02:00:59 PM 40bob sells some on his website.But, they're really just straight pieces of rectangular box tubing with caps welded on the ends (they're cheap though, $65/pair and they come with reinforcement plates).Also good luck finding any with seat braces as I don't believe anyone actually sells them with seat braces. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #12 – April 02, 2007, 02:09:38 PM Quote from: Red_LX;13780340bob sells some on his website.But, they're really just straight pieces of rectangular box tubing with caps welded on the ends (they're cheap though, $65/pair and they come with reinforcement plates).Also good luck finding any with seat braces as I don't believe anyone actually sells them with seat braces.Mine have got seat braces :D They were from the last few KB ones that Chuck sold here awhile ago. Unfortunately the only thing mine are bracing right now are the garage wall - still haven't gotten around to installing 'em. Might do that this week, now that the TC rear is in... Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #13 – April 03, 2007, 02:22:11 PM I have made a set using sqaure tubing and we didn't do anything with the fuel lines cuz my friend had a fuel cell in his car but I am working on designing a set for my car and I don't have a fuel sell. I will try to get a picture of the ones I made for my friend. I am a welder/fabricator and I would have to say that it is a little difficult seeing that the subframe is galvanized. But I will see if I can get something for ya. Quote Selected
Sub-frame connectors Reply #14 – April 03, 2007, 04:57:15 PM Well, I have seat braces too, I got what I believe was Chuck's last set of braces.However, I figure it probably wouldn't be THAT hard to make your own seat braces. Would just require a little extra R&D work under the car. Quote Selected
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