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subframes again: full length vs non?

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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Default subframes again: full length vs non?

how much of a difference is there other then price? Ive found these 2 difference ones from blue oval industries-

Non full length

vs

Full Length

Im not really making the car to handle, just want to stiffen up the body flex some. Is it worth the extra money to get full length? and whats the advantage of either?
Old May 7, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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yes it is worth it for full length foo!

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and have them welded in dammit!
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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yes it is worth it for full length foo!

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and have them welded in dammit!
+1 on the welding if you dont weld them that just means you like men
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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welding it will be- lift her up in sutoshop and get right under there.

so whats the advantages of full length?
Old May 7, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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ah! now i found a brand new set of maxspeed springs....so which do guys think i would like better?
Old May 7, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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iv been told at least 5 or 10 times get bolt in because they are a love or hate thing and you may love em and can just weld the bolt in but if u hate em then your screwed and have to take a grinder to get them off
Old May 7, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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yes it is worth it for full length foo!

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and have them welded in dammit!
+1 on the welding if you dont weld them that just means you like men
****, you better do it!
Old May 7, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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ok guys, i get...


bolt them in[8D]
Old May 8, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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lol. idk why you would hate a stiffer chassis, better weight transfer etc.
Old May 8, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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why would you hate a stiffer chassis? i love my subframe connectors. they are not full length they are standard length maximum motorsports subframe connectors and they stiffened the chassis up plenty.



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