Subfram conectors

Bill2k · 06-13-2000, 06:39 PM

I have ordered a set of Global West competition subframs for an '85 GT convertable. I talked to a local shop, on that specializes in frams and he said in needed to put the car on a rack and check it. And then they could properly install the subs. Is this guy full of it? Another shop that specializes in Mustang modification said it was a 3hour job minimum at 60.00 an hour!
I would like some feed back on what others have done and some Ideas on getting these things installed. I do want it done right. But I don't want to be taken for a ride.

Mike A · 06-14-2000, 12:15 AM

As far as I can tell 88-93 convertibles, at least, have a riveted on stiffing system that has to be removed. That may be why they say it's going to take so long. On my '85 GT hatchback though, it only took about 45 minutes to put on Kenny Brown subframes.

97snakedriver · 06-14-2000, 12:52 AM

You need the full weight of the car on the wheels when you install subframes, if that is what the guy means by having the car on a "rack."

If by "Global West combition" you something other then your basic subframes, then I don't know, but subframes don't take 3 hours to install. Mine took less the 45 minutes.

Bill2k · 06-14-2000, 01:13 AM

They are Global West Compition subs. My typing suck earier. There is a main sub rail and then a Jacking rail. They are sent seperatly. The you get 3 cross braces to tie them together. This alows you to put the jacking rail in a position without having to remove the factory brace. (I hope). The tech at GW actually never said anything about removing a brace. Just that one might be in the way.

06-13-2000, 06:39 PM	#1
Bill2k Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 3	Subfram conectors I have ordered a set of Global West competition subframs for an '85 GT convertable. I talked to a local shop, on that specializes in frams and he said in needed to put the car on a rack and check it. And then they could properly install the subs. Is this guy full of it? Another shop that specializes in Mustang modification said it was a 3hour job minimum at 60.00 an hour! I would like some feed back on what others have done and some Ideas on getting these things installed. I do want it done right. But I don't want to be taken for a ride.

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06-14-2000, 12:15 AM	#2
Mike A Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Carrollton, Tx, USA Posts: 27	As far as I can tell 88-93 convertibles, at least, have a riveted on stiffing system that has to be removed. That may be why they say it's going to take so long. On my '85 GT hatchback though, it only took about 45 minutes to put on Kenny Brown subframes.

06-14-2000, 12:52 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	You need the full weight of the car on the wheels when you install subframes, if that is what the guy means by having the car on a "rack." If by "Global West combition" you something other then your basic subframes, then I don't know, but subframes don't take 3 hours to install. Mine took less the 45 minutes.

06-14-2000, 01:13 AM	#4
Bill2k Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 3	They are Global West Compition subs. My typing suck earier. There is a main sub rail and then a Jacking rail. They are sent seperatly. The you get 3 cross braces to tie them together. This alows you to put the jacking rail in a position without having to remove the factory brace. (I hope). The tech at GW actually never said anything about removing a brace. Just that one might be in the way.