Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
04-02-2007, 05:44 PM
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Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
I am kind of an idiot when it comes to suspension stuff....I am installing new Steeda Springs with new struts and shocks and new upper and lower rear control arms....
Once my car runs hopefully in a few days I was going to take it for an alignment...I also have to weld in my Maximum Motorsports subframe connectors...Does it matter if this is done after the ALIGNMENT?? or should I align the car after these are in?
Once my car runs hopefully in a few days I was going to take it for an alignment...I also have to weld in my Maximum Motorsports subframe connectors...Does it matter if this is done after the ALIGNMENT?? or should I align the car after these are in?
04-02-2007, 05:59 PM
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RE: Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
yeah u can align it with the stock ones. mine were just rusted really bad and i wanted to set my car up for tight handling so i made sure i got em
i havent spent 12k but ive got about 2k into the suspension and now the motor is takin a crap on me.
cant win...
i havent spent 12k but ive got about 2k into the suspension and now the motor is takin a crap on me.
cant win...
04-02-2007, 06:05 PM
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RE: Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
More $$$$ will solve all our problems...
This is a list of the crap I bought this winter and installed on the car...
308 FORGED SHORT BLOCK[/b][/align]
TWISTED WEDGE HEADS[/b][/align]
COMETIC MLS HEAD GASKETS[/b][/align]
TRICK FLOW STAGE 1 [/b]CAM[/b][/b][/align]
TRICK FLOW ROLLER ROCKERS[/b][/align]
TRICK FLOW MAIN GIRDLE[/b][/align]
HOLLEY SYSTEMAX INTAKE[/b][/align]
75MM THROTTLE BODY[/b][/align]
76MM C&L MASS AIR[/b][/align]
42LB FORD INJECTORS[/b][/align]
AEROMOTIVE FUEL REGULATOR[/b][/align]
VORTECH SQ TRIM 10LBS[/b][/align]
POWER PIPE WITH BYPASS VALVE[/b][/align]
MSD 6AL[/b][/align]
MSD COIL[/b][/align]
REBUILT DISTRIBUTOR-NEW JEGS COIL AND MSD CAP/ROTOR[/b][/align]
FORD RACING WIRES[/b][/align]
SCT ELIMINATOR CHIP TUNED BY JMS(until it hits the dyno)[/b][/align]
T REX FUEL PUMP [/b][/align]
255 IN TAKE FUEL PUMP[/b][/align]
CLUTCH FAN/RADIATOR[/b][/align]
AC ELIMINATOR[/b][/align]
ASP SMOG PUMP ELIMINATOR[/b][/align]
93 COBRA WATER PUMP PULLEY[/b][/align]
JEGS HI FLOW WATER PUMP[/b][/align]
K&N PUSH IN VALVE COVER BREATHERS[/b][/align]
POLISED ALUMINUM TALL VALVE COVERS[/b][/align]
SUMMIT[/b] SFI HARMONIC BALANCER[/b][/align]
SUMMIT[/b] CERAMIC HEADERS[/b][/align]
CUSTOM 2.5 INCH H-PIPE WITH MAGNAFLOW CATS(damn Mass emissions)[/b][/align]
FLOWMASTER 40s[/b][/align]
FORD RACING FLYWHEEL[/b][/align]
CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH[/b][/align]
UPR BILLET QUADRANT/FIREWALL ADJUSTER[/b][/align]
HD THROW OUT BEARING RETAINER AND CLUTCH FORK[/b][/align]
3.73 GEARS WITH MAC REAR END GIRDLE[/b][/align]
[/align]STEEDA SPORT SPRINGS[/b][/align]
KYB STRUTS/SHOCKS[/b][/align]
GRANNETELLI UPPER AND LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS[/b][/align]
STEERING SHAFT AND SUBFRAME CONNECTORS FROM MAXIMUM MOTORSPORTS[/b][/align]
93 COBRA FRONT BUMPER[/b][/align]
HARWOOD 3 INCH COWL HOOD[/b][/align]
WINDOW AND DOOR MOLDINGS[/b][/align]
DOOR HANDLES[/b][/align]
FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE-EXTERNAL ON COWL[/b][/align]
This is a list of the crap I bought this winter and installed on the car...
308 FORGED SHORT BLOCK[/b][/align]
TWISTED WEDGE HEADS[/b][/align]
COMETIC MLS HEAD GASKETS[/b][/align]
TRICK FLOW STAGE 1 [/b]CAM[/b][/b][/align]
TRICK FLOW ROLLER ROCKERS[/b][/align]
TRICK FLOW MAIN GIRDLE[/b][/align]
HOLLEY SYSTEMAX INTAKE[/b][/align]
75MM THROTTLE BODY[/b][/align]
76MM C&L MASS AIR[/b][/align]
42LB FORD INJECTORS[/b][/align]
AEROMOTIVE FUEL REGULATOR[/b][/align]
VORTECH SQ TRIM 10LBS[/b][/align]
POWER PIPE WITH BYPASS VALVE[/b][/align]
MSD 6AL[/b][/align]
MSD COIL[/b][/align]
REBUILT DISTRIBUTOR-NEW JEGS COIL AND MSD CAP/ROTOR[/b][/align]
FORD RACING WIRES[/b][/align]
SCT ELIMINATOR CHIP TUNED BY JMS(until it hits the dyno)[/b][/align]
T REX FUEL PUMP [/b][/align]
255 IN TAKE FUEL PUMP[/b][/align]
CLUTCH FAN/RADIATOR[/b][/align]
AC ELIMINATOR[/b][/align]
ASP SMOG PUMP ELIMINATOR[/b][/align]
93 COBRA WATER PUMP PULLEY[/b][/align]
JEGS HI FLOW WATER PUMP[/b][/align]
K&N PUSH IN VALVE COVER BREATHERS[/b][/align]
POLISED ALUMINUM TALL VALVE COVERS[/b][/align]
SUMMIT[/b] SFI HARMONIC BALANCER[/b][/align]
SUMMIT[/b] CERAMIC HEADERS[/b][/align]
CUSTOM 2.5 INCH H-PIPE WITH MAGNAFLOW CATS(damn Mass emissions)[/b][/align]
FLOWMASTER 40s[/b][/align]
FORD RACING FLYWHEEL[/b][/align]
CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH[/b][/align]
UPR BILLET QUADRANT/FIREWALL ADJUSTER[/b][/align]
HD THROW OUT BEARING RETAINER AND CLUTCH FORK[/b][/align]
3.73 GEARS WITH MAC REAR END GIRDLE[/b][/align]
[/align]STEEDA SPORT SPRINGS[/b][/align]
KYB STRUTS/SHOCKS[/b][/align]
GRANNETELLI UPPER AND LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS[/b][/align]
STEERING SHAFT AND SUBFRAME CONNECTORS FROM MAXIMUM MOTORSPORTS[/b][/align]
93 COBRA FRONT BUMPER[/b][/align]
HARWOOD 3 INCH COWL HOOD[/b][/align]
WINDOW AND DOOR MOLDINGS[/b][/align]
DOOR HANDLES[/b][/align]
FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE-EXTERNAL ON COWL[/b][/align]
04-02-2007, 06:11 PM
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RE: Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
You shouldnt have a problem getting everything aligned and THAN having your subframes put on but if your going to do it just get it all put on than aligned. But like I said, you wont have a problem if you dont.
04-02-2007, 06:18 PM
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RE: Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
Thanks for the info...
I cant weld so I am at the mercy of a friend of mine and I already have an appointment to have the alignment done...
Plan is to have the car running by Thurs...Subframes by Fri and alignment on Sat...break in the motor for a few weeks...then hit the dyno...
I cant weld so I am at the mercy of a friend of mine and I already have an appointment to have the alignment done...
Plan is to have the car running by Thurs...Subframes by Fri and alignment on Sat...break in the motor for a few weeks...then hit the dyno...
04-02-2007, 06:36 PM
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RE: Alignment needed with Subframe Connectors
Don't forget that when you weld the subframes on...the car should be on a level surface and it should be supporting it's own weight (in other words, not jacked up.)
I know this seems like common sense for many, but you would be surprised to learn hoe many people do it in a slanted driveway or do it with teh car jacked up or on ramps.
I know this seems like common sense for many, but you would be surprised to learn hoe many people do it in a slanted driveway or do it with teh car jacked up or on ramps.
