Sub-frame install

95Convert · 02-06-2001, 01:23 PM

I picked up a pair of sub-frames for my '95 convertible over the weekend. I have a local muffler shop that can do the job this week, but has never installed a set on a car before. How much of a problem are they to install? Can someone who has never done it before do it right the first time? Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of?
Oh yeah, they are the regular length with the t-type support with holes for what I assume are the seat bolts.

95Convert · 02-06-2001, 06:23 PM

Anybody? I want this resolved soon.

93CobraR · 02-06-2001, 08:48 PM

They should be able to do it as long as they know how to weld half way decent. Just make sure they don't burn up the metal. Also some of the subframes don't fit exactly perfect, and they need a little bending, or at least mine did.

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Godslayer · 02-07-2001, 12:15 PM

Yeah, I have the Kenny Browns and they didn't fit perfectly. They were a little off but welded up just fine.

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87 GT
Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps...

87 Taurus
New York
Winters Bite!

AJSTANG · 02-07-2001, 12:55 PM

Be careful! The underbody configuration for conv. are different than closed-top cars. When I had mine installed there was interference with the factory "gussets" welded into the frame rails. These had to be removed and repositioned on the frame.

02-06-2001, 01:23 PM	#1
95Convert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 123	Sub-frame install I picked up a pair of sub-frames for my '95 convertible over the weekend. I have a local muffler shop that can do the job this week, but has never installed a set on a car before. How much of a problem are they to install? Can someone who has never done it before do it right the first time? Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of? Oh yeah, they are the regular length with the t-type support with holes for what I assume are the seat bolts.

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02-06-2001, 06:23 PM	#2
95Convert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 123	Anybody? I want this resolved soon.

02-06-2001, 08:48 PM	#3
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	They should be able to do it as long as they know how to weld half way decent. Just make sure they don't burn up the metal. Also some of the subframes don't fit exactly perfect, and they need a little bending, or at least mine did. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

02-07-2001, 12:15 PM	#4
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	Yeah, I have the Kenny Browns and they didn't fit perfectly. They were a little off but welded up just fine. ------------------ 87 GT Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps... 87 Taurus New York Winters Bite!

02-07-2001, 12:55 PM	#5
AJSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 123	Be careful! The underbody configuration for conv. are different than closed-top cars. When I had mine installed there was interference with the factory "gussets" welded into the frame rails. These had to be removed and repositioned on the frame.