subframe connector

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subframe connector

June 09, 2009, 02:20:16 PM

I was checking to see what subframe connectors people were using.
homemade
or
bought(brand and where u bought them)

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Reply #1 – June 09, 2009, 05:21:53 PM

SFCs

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Reply #2 – June 09, 2009, 07:38:33 PM

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Most guys just buy some 2" flat square tubing.

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Reply #3 – June 09, 2009, 09:10:12 PM

2x2 or 2x1 tubing I think 64.5 inches long. Straight tube, no bends needed as with Mustangs. Cap off the ends and it's good. Someone can weld them in for cheap and just paint them afterwards. Chuck has/had seat braces to help finish it all up nicely.

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Reply #4 – June 09, 2009, 09:10:35 PM

Quote from: Haystack;276736

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Most guys just buy some 2" flat square tubing.

And then go a little over board.

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Reply #5 – June 10, 2009, 12:17:13 AM

jacking rails are different from sfc's... I would still love to make some like that.

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Reply #6 – June 11, 2009, 07:59:26 PM

No ground clearance problems underneath:

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Reply #7 – June 11, 2009, 08:51:31 PM

nice frame
I was going to do that, but then I got creative

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Reply #8 – June 11, 2009, 08:55:21 PM

what are the outer bars for? that looks great and it looks like you are going to have a nice setup.
I just install a 351w with a c4 in my 87 tc. I am still trying to finish up a few things like exhaust and gauges and then finally going down the road and not just spinning tire in my yard.
has anyone used a c4 with their setup if so what did u do about the driveshaft mine is about 3 inches to short so i bought a spacer to get me by until i can get one made.

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Reply #9 – June 11, 2009, 09:10:26 PM

Quote from: kbrock;277162

what are the outer bars for?

my pic in the sig should explain that. :D

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Reply #10 – June 11, 2009, 09:23:06 PM

I used MM full-length subframes 'cause the person there told me they would work fine in my Cougar. Boy was I embarrased when I had to beat them essentially straight so they'd fit properly. At least all the little gusset plates made mounting and reinforcing the bend areas easy.

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Reply #11 – June 12, 2009, 11:54:10 AM

So basically if I wanted to add subframe connectors to my T-bird (which I probably should) I could just buy some 2"X2" square tubing and have it welded between the front and rear subframes? That's it with no bending of the tubing involved? Cool.

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Reply #12 – June 12, 2009, 05:59:57 PM

Quote from: thunderjet302;277268

So basically if I wanted to add subframe connectors to my T-bird (which I probably should) I could just buy some 2"X2" square tubing and have it welded between the front and rear subframes? That's it with no bending of the tubing involved? Cool.

pretty much. 2" may require cutting the floor in the back seat.
I think 1 1/2 will clear the floor, or close to it depending on the position of the SFC.

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Reply #13 – June 12, 2009, 11:26:17 PM

I just went with 2x1 - works fine and fits great. If you're paranoid about flex with the slightly less material, you can always get thicker walls.

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Reply #14 – June 13, 2009, 11:57:51 AM

Quote from: thundr306;277158

No ground clearance problems underneath:
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looks like we had similar thoughts on this process ;)