subframe connector pics?

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subframe connector pics?

July 30, 2008, 12:24:35 AM

I think its time to tie my subframes together in my 88 thunderbird, but I have never done anything to a unibody car before, So I need some pics to show me what I need to do to tie them together. Right now, I dont want to go over 20 psi on the holset because I'm worried it could end up twisting the car, and I REALLY dont want to do that. Thanks

subframe connector pics?

Reply #1 – July 30, 2008, 08:09:28 AM

I guess the first question is, How far do you want to take the project?
Just under the car? or through the floor

welding them through the floor would be a bit stronger. this way you can use bigger tubing without them hanging to low.

Mine is half done right now and cut out, I could snap some pics for you in a bit when I get into the shop.

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Reply #2 – July 30, 2008, 01:17:03 PM

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=13523&highlight=SFC%2A

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Reply #3 – July 30, 2008, 06:25:42 PM

Here's some better pics of mine. at least the frame part.
here's the part welded to the rear.

here's before the bracket gets welded on the rear

inside the existing frame

Chuck's handy work

Through the floor

The entire product on the other side with jacking rail

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Reply #4 – July 30, 2008, 06:29:45 PM

Were you contracted by the Army to design the newest tank? Thats a hell of a brace!

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Reply #5 – July 30, 2008, 10:18:29 PM

I guess I was hoping to make somewhere around 450 or so rwhp. You know its only a 4 cylinder:)
I would also like to leave the interior untouched. Trying to make this car as sleeper as I can, and allow for passengers, lol

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Reply #6 – July 30, 2008, 10:43:26 PM

I was using 2x2 tubing. You could probably use 1-1/2 x2 without cutting the floor. Mine hang down below the original frame by 3/8".

I'm not sure how much frame you would need for the power in your car, But I know every little bit helps. And don't forget, you'll be adding weight by doing this. I think mine were about 37 lbs per side.

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Reply #7 – July 30, 2008, 10:45:24 PM

Yeah Wish I had some cash have to have daminc make me a set of those WAR READY BRACE 's if it is good enough for a tank its good enough for my bird.

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Reply #8 – July 30, 2008, 10:53:03 PM

LOL, wait till you see where I hide the laser
Thanks for the compliments on those. I may have gone a little overboard.