subframe connectors
 

if you not going out to do any racing is there any benefit to having subframe connectors?

RE: subframe connectors
 

i dont think about racing but it will help with normal driving

RE: subframe connectors
 

It'll strength the chassis a little, prevent some rattles, prevent flex improving ride and handling, and just help your body last a little longer.

RE: subframe connectors
 

These old unit body cars tend to flex a lot, and subframe connectors corrects that a lot.

RE: subframe connectors
 

oh ok sweet...are they a bolt on applacation or do they have to be welded?

RE: subframe connectors
 

You can buy either. The weld-in style is stronger, but harder to install. For either, you'll want to make sure the chassis is properly loaded and level.

RE: subframe connectors
 

You can buy the tubular style or the square style. The square style are stronger and match up to your frame rails better. If you don't have a welder or know how to weld, take the car to a welding shop. You may want to take out your carpets before any welding is done.

RE: subframe connectors
 

it will drive better, ride more like a newer car, and handle much better as things wont be moving around all the time. it adds a considerable amount of stiffness, even the bolt on connectors do. I have bolt ons under my "toy", I will weld them in once I have the cage done, and the suspension sorted out. Already when I put the jack under the car it lifts evenly, the front subframe used to sag pretty bad too. One of the best things I ever did to it, wish I would have years ago.

RE: subframe connectors
 

Ford finally learned a lesson and I have them already on my 03 Mach from the factory.

RE: subframe connectors
 

Anybody know where to get subframe connectors for a 71-73?

Maier racing out of Hayward makes some nice ones for the earlier cars, seems like they would not be that hard to make from scratch.

Peter