I am considering buying subframe connectors and would like to know if it is necessary to have the kinds that are to be welded in, as opposed to the bolt-in. Is there a noticeable difference? Also, Steeda offers full length subframe connectors, are these any better than the traditional length subframe connectors? thanks
Subframe Connectors that aren't weld-in, good or bad?
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COBRA90GT
Mustang Master
General rules of thumb when dealing with subframe connectors (SFCs):
1) full-length > "standard" (short) length SFCs
2) weld-in > "bolt-on" SFCs
That being said, I would definately spend the money on a set of quality (name brand) full-length, weld-in type subframe connectors... my .02 Maximum Motorsports, Kenny Brown, Steeda, etc -they should all meet your needs, but there are slight differences between each of the manufacturers - look at their websites & take note of the specifics.
1) full-length > "standard" (short) length SFCs
2) weld-in > "bolt-on" SFCs
That being said, I would definately spend the money on a set of quality (name brand) full-length, weld-in type subframe connectors... my .02 Maximum Motorsports, Kenny Brown, Steeda, etc -they should all meet your needs, but there are slight differences between each of the manufacturers - look at their websites & take note of the specifics.
Ditto everything that COBRA90GT stated! Personally I like the Griggs SFC's. You should be able to go to any competant welding shop of muffler shop and get them welded in for less than $100. I only paid $40 to get mine done at Midas of all places. They even gave me a guarantee on their work!
U.M.
One important side note.... If you get weld in SFC's it's VERY IMPORTANT the installation be done on a DRIVE ON LIFT. You DO NOT want the suspension unloaded when you install SFC's!
U.M.
One important side note.... If you get weld in SFC's it's VERY IMPORTANT the installation be done on a DRIVE ON LIFT. You DO NOT want the suspension unloaded when you install SFC's!
Str8Pimp'n
Founding Member
And make sure the negative battery cable is disconnected. You don't want to run the risk of frying your computer.
Whatever you do, don't get the ones that bolt in. After time, the bolt holes will elongate because the bolts will loosen from resisting all that chassis flex and then they are just 'along for the ride'.
Whatever you do, don't get the ones that bolt in. After time, the bolt holes will elongate because the bolts will loosen from resisting all that chassis flex and then they are just 'along for the ride'.
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