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Old 12-28-2006, 12:25 PM
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Dumb question but where are they installed at on the car? What part of frame?
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:46 PM
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Subframe connectors, connect the front frame rail to the rear frame rail, in the front the motor sits between the front frame rails then as you go rearward, they attach to the body of the car and then the rear frame rails connect and follow back to the rear bumper. The subframe connectors literally attach the front frame rail to its rear partner, creating one long frame rail similar to a truck. The fox bodies are unidbody meaning everything connects to the body rather than the frame. These are a must on any fox body that gets more thana sunday drive in now and then, they significantly improve handling, strength and reduce wear and tear. CLICKHERE It is best to get full length, weld in subframes. Good Luck
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:48 PM
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^^^What he said
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:51 PM
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Ok, cool. thanks. Looks like a must on a Vert.
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:57 PM
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deffinitely!
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:02 PM
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Makes me wonder why Ford did not install them.
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:03 PM
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Is there a write up/drawling of where they EXACTLY go. Sorry for the questions but I am fresh off of running with a 1994Chev Caprice for 8 years, I know a ton on about those, little on these Stangs. I have a big learning curve ahead of me.
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:12 PM
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pic this pic shows one side, you kinda get a decent idea... google subframe connectors under images and you'll figure it out
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Old 12-28-2006, 02:15 PM
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Ah, I see. makes sense now. Why is welded ones bettter then bolt ons?
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Old 12-28-2006, 02:30 PM
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Bolt on ones can come loose.
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