Subframe Connector Questions

mr.bubbles

New Member

Oct 5, 2006

0

0

0

Good 'ole Canada eh!

Jan 10, 2008

#1

• Jan 10, 2008

• #1

Ok, I'm sure to most people these questions will be pretty dumb but, oh well, I've gotta learn somehow.

Anyways, I will be getting my car painted in a month or so and I want to get subframe connectors for it. I want to get them installed before I get the car painted because it is going on a rotissarary (poor spelling I know) and having the underneath painted. I'm thinking it would be easier to install the subframe connectors and paint over them instead of having to go back and grind off all the fresh paint to weld them.

So, my first question is: Do I have the right Idea here? If so I have a couple other questions that I'm not gonna bother typing if I'm not going about it the right way

Hopefully this is the right section, if not, please move it.

 

Darkwriter77

Resident Ranting Negative Nancy

5 Year Member

Jul 1, 2005

314

281

134

Apache Junction, AZ

Jan 10, 2008

#2

• Jan 10, 2008

• #2

Sounds like you've got the right idea. Just make sure that you have the vehicle's weight sitting evenly on all four tires when you have the subs welded. Best way to do this is to take it to a shop that has a drive-on lift. Otherwise, you're likely to have the things welded in place with the frame tweaked, which can make things unpleasant (doors sticking or not wanting to close/open, and whatnot).

 

F

Fox8950

Member

Jun 29, 2007

247

2

18

Jan 10, 2008

#3

• Jan 10, 2008

• #3

If it were my car I'd put them on before paint but just my opinion

 

fastford91

New Member

Aug 15, 2006

254

1

0

Niagara ,Ontario, Canada

Jan 10, 2008

#4

• Jan 10, 2008

• #4

the 2 above suggestions are right! just tie them both together! and your golden! make sure your car has its weight on all four tires! before welded in! preferably on a hoist! then weld them in while the car is under full load on all four tires! then send out for paint! James

 

mr.bubbles

New Member

Oct 5, 2006

0

0

0

Good 'ole Canada eh!

Jan 10, 2008

#5

• Jan 10, 2008

• #5

Ok, now that I know that I can ask my other two questions.

First of all the car is allready stripped down some, It has the interior engine and transmission out allready. So, will it be okay to put them in without the full weight of the car on the tires.

And second, I'm not completely sure exactly where the subframes connectors go. I gues I've never really been under the car to try and figure it out. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't but I just wanted to be 100% sure that the subframe connectors don't block anything. I can still get the exhaust and everything back in the car with the subframe connectors in right?

 

91 HATCH

Banned

May 17, 2007

262

0

0

illinois

Jan 10, 2008

#6

• Jan 10, 2008

• #6

they block nothing only moving lines around

 

SuperStang83

Founding Member

Mar 21, 2001

1,693

0

49

Boyertown, Pa

Jan 10, 2008

#7

• Jan 10, 2008

• #7

Putting them on before is a good idea. You NEED the full weight of the car on the suspension!

 

SuperStang83

Founding Member

Mar 21, 2001

1,693

0

49

Boyertown, Pa

Jan 10, 2008

#8

• Jan 10, 2008

• #8

Putting them on before is a good idea. You NEED the full weight of the car on the suspension!

 

bloopbloob

Member

Sep 27, 2006

578

4

16

Alberta

Jan 11, 2008

#9

• Jan 11, 2008

• #9

mr.bubbles said:

Ok, now that I know that I can ask my other two questions.

First of all the car is allready stripped down some, It has the interior engine and transmission out allready. So, will it be okay to put them in without the full weight of the car on the tires.

And second, I'm not completely sure exactly where the subframes connectors go. I gues I've never really been under the car to try and figure it out. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't but I just wanted to be 100% sure that the subframe connectors don't block anything. I can still get the exhaust and everything back in the car with the subframe connectors in right?

Click to expand...

you need the car to be sitting on its tires, in the condition it will be driven , and level. a drive on lift is the best way to do this. any other way can seriously tweak the way you car rides and handles. so no, it wouldn't be ok without the engine and tranny in. also, The sfc' s won't be in the way of anything.

one more point, what is the concern about the paint? is this a show car or something like that? they only need to be stitch welded on, a couple inches of weld every foot or so, so you're really just grinding a little paint off the sfc's and chassis, then just paint over them once you're done........

 

Fast63

New Member

Sep 20, 2007

717

0

0

Jan 11, 2008

#10

• Jan 11, 2008

• #10

yeah, don't put them in till the engine and interior and everything else is back in the car.

 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL

In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions

Mar 10, 2000

27,512

2,813

234

Dublin GA

Jan 11, 2008

#11

• Jan 11, 2008

• #11

See http://www.maximummotorsports.com and select the instructions section that shows you how and where the subframes fit. It is a Maximum Motorsports subframe, but the installtion is typical for all 5.0 Mustang subframe installations. You will need the Adobe Acrobat viewer which is also a free download – http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

 

mr.bubbles

New Member

Oct 5, 2006

0

0

0

Good 'ole Canada eh!

Jan 11, 2008

#12

• Jan 11, 2008

• #12

Ok thanks everyone. I guess the subframe connectors will have to wait for a while.