Subframe Connectors

[bishop1911]

I have a 67 fastback and need to decide between subframe connectors. My concerns are strength and ground clearance. The TCP square subframe connectors say they ar .083" thick metal and then Global west says it is .125" thick metal. The TCP is square and Global WEst is tubular. I would like to get any feedback anyone has on these so I can make a decision on which to put on my car. My car has been lowered with the shelby drop and new suspension, so I would like to get good ground clearance, but also want something strong and that also looks good and not stupid. Any feedback you guys have would be great. Thanks.

Jon

 

[ohyaa]

I used the Global West connectors. They did not reduce clearance from what I can tell on my 67 coupe. They looked great out of the box and easy to install, welded in position. I also lowered the front with a negative wedge kit and stock replacement rear leafs.

 

[CarFreakGT]

bishop--You don't say if you've definitely narrowed it to those two choices. If so, this may not help, and I apologize. But, I read (no personal experience) a lot of good things about the maier racing SFC as well, in case you want to check them out. If so, try a search. I remember someone posting some pics of theirs installed specifically to show ground clearance.

Good luck as you decide!

 

[gsxrken]

+1 for the GW ones. They are at the same height as your front frame extensions that they weld to, just extend it backwards. At the rear, they arc up a bit to grab the rear frame. I'm sure your exhaust will be lower than these.
I tend to believe that ANY frame connector is worth it, and that sweating over which brand to go with is nit-picking (except for the ones that hack up the floor). But with that said, I did nit-pick too, and went with the GW after research.

Edit- if you look at my sig picture, you can just see the rear of the connector by the rear wheel. In the front, my exhaust is slightly lower than the connectors. My car is lowered 1-1/2 all around.

 

[jarrettdad]

I have the TCP's with the cross brace. Very nice. I don't think you could go wrong with either of them.

 

[Pbum5]

I have Competition Engineering ones on my car. They are the cheapest and probably provide the most clearance on all Sub Frame connectors. I got the “Bolt In” ones and also had them welded in..

 

[Rapid]

I have the CE brand as well. They attach easily and give you an option to weld or not after trying them with the other components you have. They also made a hugh difference.

 

[dennis112]

I also have the CE's and also noticed a great improvement in handling after installation. They have excellent ground clearance. As recommended by the seller, I bought the bolt-on ones and then welded them on. The bolt-ons have additional material connected to the subframes.

If I was building a road racer, then I might have considered the more expensive options.

 

[68FBJJZ109]

I have the TCP with the cross brace as well the're very nice, although the car has no motor i have jacked it up and had it come of three of the four jack stands. And all of the TCP stuff i have i very high quality.

 

[ultrastang]

I have Total Control subframe connectors on my '68, but probably the best design I've seen was custom done by my friend Håkan on his '67.

They blend in between the front and rear frame extensions to look like one continuous frame rail. They are the same thickness as the original frame rails, so they do not hang down like everyone else's sub frame connectors.

( Picture from Håkan's website at www.vikingmustang.com )

http://images20.fotki.com/v367/photos/1/1058965/4389365/DSCN6626-vi.jpg?1168177610

 

[AdamInChains]

I have the Maier ones and they fit very well

 

[xoxbxfx]

I have Total Control subframe connectors on my '68, but probably the best design I've seen was custom done by my friend Håkan on his '67.

They blend in between the front and rear frame extensions to look like one continuous frame rail. They are the same thickness as the original frame rails, so they do not hang down like everyone else's sub frame connectors.

( Picture from Håkan's website at www.vikingmustang.com )

http://images20.fotki.com/v367/photos/1/1058965/4389365/DSCN6626-vi.jpg?1168177610

whos mustang junkyard in Texas?? Thats a ton of fenders and some 69 stuff I really need for a fastback project...

 

[Håkan]

whos mustang junkyard in Texas?? Thats a ton of fenders and some 69 stuff I really need for a fastback project...

I took those pics in July ´04 at Mustangmania in Katy.

Thanks ultrastang!

 

[washMO66]

I have TCP welded and they have worked well.....

 

[bnickel]

the coolest ones i've seen are from Spin Tech. they weld to the floor pan and continue the front subframe all the way to the back. they aren't like a normal SFC and ground clearance with them is excellent. Mustang Depot has them, here's a link, they are all the way down at the bottom

http://mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/Suspension/subframe-connectors.htm

 

[xoxbxfx]

I took those pics in July ´04 at Mustangmania in Katy.

Thanks ultrastang!

I figured that was him...all his brake setup stuff.. I need to see if he wants to sell stuff soon I had a hard time rustling up some 65-66 fender...hes got a ton

 

[Håkan]

I figured that was him...all his brake setup stuff.. I need to see if he wants to sell stuff soon I had a hard time rustling up some 65-66 fender...hes got a ton

Just to be clear, Mustangmania is a company in Katy, Texas where I took the pics.

"ultrastang" is my friend Steve Ainsworth in Arkansas with his Ultrastang Performance who made the comment about the subframe connectors I´ve made.

 

[jb1dsl]

Has anyone got those sfc's from spintech or seen them on a car. They look like a great way to go to keep clearence but how sturdy are they compared to the other top brands?

 

[xoxbxfx]

Just to be clear, Mustangmania is a company in Katy, Texas where I took the pics.

"ultrastang" is my friend Steve Ainsworth in Arkansas with his Ultrastang Performance who made the comment about the subframe connectors I´ve made.

oh ok...thanks!!

 

[joncash]

I don't know about you guys but that SFC/stiffener setup from Heidt's in the Mustang Depot link is really cool. That would be a nice foundation for a cage, just tie it to the weld in SFC's, and the bolt-in stiffener would square off the base.