MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums

MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums (http://forums.mustangworks.com/index.php)
-   Modular Madness (http://forums.mustangworks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17)
-   -   Subframe connectors in convertible? (http://forums.mustangworks.com/showthread.php?t=20163)

Rally 03-02-2002 02:18 AM

Subframe connectors in convertible?
 
Subframe connectors help stiffen the frame on the car, and aid in suspension. Is this a correct supposition? If this is indeed the case, do they offer anything to a convertible, since convertibles already have much chassis stiffening due to the support for their roofless construction?

Lizard King 03-02-2002 09:55 AM

Dude... all the 99+ GTs have subframe connectors already. Discovered that 2 weeks ago when a buddy was "trying" to add some to his vert.

Rally 03-03-2002 02:34 AM

How about '97 converts? (I keep forgetting to post all the relevant info. sorry. I need to add a sig. to my posts...)

Rally 03-05-2002 03:59 AM

Does anyone know about subframe connectors possibly being stock on a '97 GT convertible?

GaryDawg 03-05-2002 06:54 PM

I had to put in subframe connectors on my '98 GT vert. The body was twisting too much and the passenger window kept going out of alignment. After I put in KB super subs with the complete matrix kit, the window has stayed aligned and the body doesn't "roll" from side to side as much when I turn corners... The matrix kit was almost too much as it has REALLY made the overall ride much stiffer. I am pretty certain that the '97 verts didn't come with subframes and do need them... I was told that eventually the verts body will "tear" with hard driving... I think the '97s came with a Strut Tower brace which the '98s did not... that's probably what you are thinking about... But then I am no pro...

Rally 03-07-2002 05:23 PM

I was planning on adding subframes to the body when I do my springs/shocks mod. $50 is worth it for the reported improvement it makes on the feel of the car.

Thanks for your info GaryDawg.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:30 PM.