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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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im thinking about welding on some subframe connectors while my car is completely apart. does anyone have any pics of theirs? i can either get weld on or bolt on. the bolt on are more expensive. which is weird cause i would rather weld them on and i think its stronger so its odd that theyre cheaper.

these are the bolt on ones. it requires drilling.

heres the weld on ones. i still see some holes. so do the weld on ones still need bolts too?
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Defiantly go weld on. I guess if you wanted you could drill for bolts too, since it does have some spots already. Id just weld them in.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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k good. i was wanting to weld them on anyway. seems like cjponyparts is the cheapest again. 109$.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I did the bolt on but welded them on. I got mine from NPD for $99. Use the shop manual specs to make sure all the frame rails are where they are supost to be before you put the subframe connectors on it will be a bitch to move them after words. Both types of connectors have a hole in them for the rear spring eye bolt.

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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i already replaced all my floor pans. is this gonna be a problem?
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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These "1965 - 1973 Mustang Subframe Connectors", from Tinman Fabrication, were weld in and fit perfect. No floor cutting or beating was needed like most other require. Great 120.00 purchase! A number of people here have used these ones.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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i just placed an order with npd for the weld on subframe connectors for $89. i guess you request an order then they email you.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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http://www.midnightdsigns.com/Mustang/subframe.html
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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ok so im cancelling my npd order and i ordered the tinman ones. the installation sounds MUCH easier than the cheap ones. they sound like they fit the contour of the floor a lot better.
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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The Tinman ones fit the underside of the car very nicely yes. Good choice.



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