just wondering what's the best way to install subframe connectors? Will it be best to put the stands under the axle and the front sway bar to take the weight off of the chassis, or is another way better?

 

I took mine to a local muffler shop and had them fit/weld them up. They put it up on a ramp lift so that the car was sitting on it's suspension in it's natural position. For 50 bucks..it was worth it.

 

jamesw is right have the welded on the bolts will come loose over time which means they are loose just like not having them

 

Here's another methodof installtion. Absolutely a must for improved handeling.

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Got a set welded on mine, a good mod that doesnt cost too much. You should weld them in while the car is sitting naturally...

 

Thanks guys, I'll have to get some ramps to put the car on, as you can see in the pics, I decided to try something different and ran the efi fuel lines through the front subframe to keep them away from the headers, may not be the best way, but why not be different!



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Ever see a new car going down the street sort of - sideways? It's called 'crabbing'. You get that effect when the car has been in an accident. The frame is distorted. So I wonder how many of you 'mod' guys had the frame alignment on your 35 to 40 year old cars checked before you let the muffler shop weld your brand new sub-frame connectors in place. All this frame allignment stuff is in the service manual. Thispictureis from the 65 Mustang service manual. Don't get me wrong, I think that sub-frame connectors are a good thing, just look before you leap - or weld.
(The letter 'A' in red means you need to do an 'X' measurement on the frame both ways.)

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Looks like a sturdy floor there Hazmat. Nice and clean!

 

Yeah, that's the side that was replaced, not too bad for my first attempt at welding huh?

 

Can you guys post some High Res pics? try photobucket to upload.