Bolt in subframe connectors

Red66GT · Feb 8, 2006

I know the Roush subframe connectors are bolt-in. Is the bolt pattern pre-existing on a 97 GT? Or would I have to drill holes?

ironmedic · Feb 8, 2006

get them welded in. that is the best way to do subframes dude. they are more stable and do their job ten times better welded in.

Stangdriver1119 · Feb 8, 2006

ironmedic said:
get them welded in. that is the best way to do subframes dude. they are more stable and do their job ten times better welded in.

Yeah I agree, welded on subframe connectors strengthens the chassis so much more than if they were bolted on. And I dunno if you have to drill holes in the chassis first or they go into pre-existing spots but I definitely wouldn't drill at all into the chassis.

Red66GT · Feb 8, 2006

I really want the roush ones though, and those are bolt ins...but I don't wanna drill into the chassis either.. hopefully someone can shed some light on whether there is a pre-existing bolt pattern or not.

trailblazr81 · Feb 8, 2006

If you really want them to work weld them!!! Or get full length from Maximum Motorsports. Bolt ons will loosen up n hog out the holes. And full length adds more structural integrity,

btolenti · Feb 8, 2006

my wife's vert came stock with bolt-ons. Just had MM full length's welded on a few weeks ago, and the whole car is much stiffer, and there is less creaking and rattling. I would say go directly to a full length weld-on connector.

If you are really set on the roush ones, I would call and ask about installation.

ironmedic · Feb 8, 2006

yeah all verts come with subframes installed. they are garbage though. i put in some nice ones off ebay and it took out all the noises in my old vert. at least i didnt have to remove the old ones on my 5.0. these were bolt on's under the seat brackets. i got them welded in and the guy bolted it in anyways for me so i got 2 for 1.

blkstangman88 · Feb 8, 2006

TIP, u can bolt them in, ur probly going to have to drill, then take ur car to a shop and pay them at max $30 to weld them up for u. the local shop charged my $20 to just weld mine up for me.

Red66GT · Feb 8, 2006

What kind of place can u get them welded at, an exhaust shop perhaps?

trailblazr81 · Feb 8, 2006

Would try exhaust shop. Suspension needs to be under load, or you may have problems.

timeless2 · Feb 8, 2006

Bolting them in is weak, go for the welding job on this one.

cooter_11 · Feb 8, 2006

Go to a shop with 4 post or drive on lift. Probably a muffler shop or a place that does alignments is your best bet.

hognutz · Feb 8, 2006

How much are the roush connectors? Are they full length?

two rules of subframes
1. get full length
2. weld them in

if you get them make sure they are welded in. My experince in looking at roush parts were that 99% of them were overpriced.

anybody with a welder can put them on. exhaust shop is as good a place to start as any.

Red66GT · Feb 9, 2006

The roush connectors are like 250 online (retail for 3 something)...and I'm not sure if they're full length or not.

ocbaud · Feb 9, 2006

Red66GT said:
The roush connectors are like 250 online (retail for 3 something)...and I'm not sure if they're full length or not.

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=98

take your pick, $114 or $142 if you want them powdercoated black

i'm ordering a set finally next week. these are some of the best you can get

trailblazr81 · Feb 9, 2006

I got mine bare. Since you have to grind off powdercoat and paint afterwards. Then sprayed it with rust inhibiting primer/sealer, then paint.

dew22 · Feb 9, 2006

Red66GT said:
I know the Roush subframe connectors are bolt-in. Is the bolt pattern pre-existing on a 97 GT? Or would I have to drill holes?

Are you wanting to run side exhaust?

jrc_03_gt · Feb 9, 2006

ironmedic said:
get them welded in. that is the best way to do subframes dude. they are more stable and do their job ten times better welded in.

mrvax · Feb 9, 2006

Weld them or don't do it at all. The car must be properly supported/jacked so that the weight is loaded prior to welding.

Go to the Stangnet regional forum for where you live. Ask where there is a suspension shop near you.

I got Griggs SFC'c installed for $125.

hognutz · Feb 9, 2006

If you want to run a bolt in connector for what ever reason check out the maier racing. I would still do the MM but the maier on the only ones I have seen that are full lenght that have multiple mounting locations.

even though I think this is still not the best, it is the best looking bolt in I have seen.

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