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GhettoPop 02-24-2003 11:26 AM

best subframe connectors
 
I'm thinkin of pickin up weld-on subframes, any preference on which ones? Maxium motorsports, kenny brown, etc. Was lookin at MM full length, any known installation problems?

squid 02-24-2003 12:22 PM

I have the Kenny Browns and really like them I think either KB's or MM's will work great! You will like what they do for your car!

ChunkFunky 02-24-2003 01:19 PM

Is it a noticable FEEL? You can find alot of them on EBAY for pretty cheap... when it all comes down to it.. they are just tubular steel braces... I cant imagine youd get alot for paying alot? Anyone used some of the cheaper ones?
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GodStang 02-24-2003 04:15 PM

Those ebay ones are crap. You need to get one that has cross braces. I have the Kenny Brown and LOVE THEM!!

squid 02-24-2003 05:19 PM

I agree completely with Godstang. You want some that at least have the seat brace. Yes you can feel a differance, I noticed it when I first sat down in the car after they were welded in. You wont be sorry! Car hooks better also.

MEDIK418 02-25-2003 08:03 PM

You may not have access to a steel supply house but if you do, you can do the car for less than 12 bucks. I went to one of the multitude of steel supply houses in Amarillo and bought 30 feet of 1X2 inch rectangular tubing, heavy walled and built two sets for about 20 bucks. Depending where you buy the stuff it runs close to a dollar a foot. If you're going to have them welded in anyway, you can save a ton doing it this way. The seat brackets aren't anything fancy, just angle rion welded in the right place. Just a thought.

GodStang 02-27-2003 11:11 AM

I can not say if I fealt a difference. I lowered my car the same time I put mine on. So ya I felt a huge diiference but what was from the springs and what was from the Subframes.

ChunkFunky 02-27-2003 11:34 AM

It seems like the SUBFRAME are more of a preventative maintenance... keeps your car from twisting and maybe causing some frame damage.... though I suppose it must also help keep the weight evened out between the rear wheels when launching.. I suppose the nature of the car is to torque to one side... it seems like every picture of a mustang doing wheelies has one side higher then the other
-as

MEDIK418 02-27-2003 04:14 PM

I promise you will be able to tell a difference in the way the car drives as soon as you back out of the driveway. No more creaks and groans from frame flex, a more solidly planted feeling as well.
These and gears, in my opinion, are the two things to start with on any Fox body.

GhettoPop 02-27-2003 04:28 PM

Well, its safe to say that welded subframes are a must-have, so what brands are preferred? Anyone running MM or FMS?

GodStang 02-27-2003 04:56 PM

I gots to go with Kenny Brown Super subs. Thats what I got 3 thumbs up

89stanger 02-28-2003 12:27 AM

Just wondering- won't bolt-ons be effective if sturdy enough?:confused:

VeNuM 02-28-2003 10:52 AM

Bolt in subframe's are terrible, if you have them, get them welded. The bolt holes stretch and basically don't hold together to well from chassis stress. Get a nice set of weld on ones and you don't have to worry about your chassis twisting as much. ~Brian

GodStang 02-28-2003 11:56 AM

I agree. My kenny brown's are bolted and then welded in place. Make sure what ever you do weld them.


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