1 frame connector?

Hairy W Bush

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I am going to be putting in the right side floorpan in soon and have a small issue.
I want to put in a subframe connector and maybe my own torquebox before the pan so I have access to reapply the burnt off rustproofing. But, my left framerail is bad and needs a full replacement and I don't know when I will be able to do it. So, my question is can I just put 1 frame connector for now? I won't be driving it until I can at least get the whole back end redone as I want to do that and my drip rails before the front end.

 

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2+2GT

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You should replace one component at a time, so I don't see a problem.

 

Hairy W Bush

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ok great

 

Hairy W Bush

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Oh yea, I forgot to ask.
I read a thread on here and there was a little debate on if the connectors should be installed with the suspension loaded or unloaded. I always heard unloaded, but now I'm not sure. Same question for the torque box too.

 

DukeGnarley

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just make sure the car isn't twisted when you install them. if you install them with the suspension unloaded, it could change the gaps in your body work. If you haven't aligned your fenders and doors yet, then it doesn't matter.