This listing does not include the X-Brace.Īvailable in both plain steel or powder coated, these subframe connectors are the ones you want for your early Mustang. Want to step up to an even better option? Pair your subframe connectors with our X-Brace or choose the chassis stiffening kit for the ultimate in performance. This also allows the subframe connectors to serve as future jacking points, preventing further damage to your frame rails or floor pan. Stiffening the chassis will: Improve handling. Subframe connectors provide the foundation for all other modifications, and should be the first improvement you make to your 1979-2004 Mustang. We have found that bolt in subframes pull at the thin metal underneath the car and aren’t nearly as effective as a true weld in solution. Stiffer is always better Subframe connectors increase chassis stiffness. These are only available as a weld in option. ![]() They closely contour to the floor of your Mustang to prevent any ground clearance issues. This significantly reduces the flex found in early unibody Mustangs and stiffens the chassis overall, allowing the suspension to do the work. Weld the factory reinforcement plates to the subframe connectors and to the reinforcing Z-rail that is riveted to the rocker panels lower pinch weld along. These longer connectors weld to the body and frame in four locations, preventing them from pivoting on only two points. Why? With subframe connectors, the goal is to grab as much chassis as possible to minimize flex and fatigue. 120 wall round steel tubing (1.75″ for convertible), these 75″ connectors are longer than just about anything else available. Here he is going to share a little bit of his knowledge and exp. Built to withstand the punishment of racing while maintaining road manners and improved handling on and off the track, the MOD subframe connectors will greatly enhance the ride and performance of your 64-70 Mustang. Dave has set up around 1,000 ( yes we know that's not 5k :) rear suspensions for drag racers. I put the connectors and a six point cage from Wild Rides in at the same time so now my car is super stiff. Just look at the pictures on their site and you get the idea. I just think you can make them your self for a whole lot cheaper. If you are in doubt about theses things, just do it, firms up an old 40+ year unibody, MY 84 Eagle, 4dr Sedan, with a VERY hopped up, though stock appearing 258 L6, is a. Really through the floor subframe connectors are the way to go. a year or so later, on my 77 Hornet AMX, same connectors, same fit. They also cost about $50.00 in steel to make and because of the way they attach to the car they are every bit as strong (probably stronger) as the ones being made by CF, as well as reinforcing the floorpan where the seat mounts.Simply put, these MOD subframe connectors are the best on the market. to repeat, had Control freak subframe connectors put on my 84 Eagle, and then. They attach along long sections of the cars subframe which makes the chassis very stout, and with these you only loose 1" of ground clearance and that is only at the rear. Left side SFC with fuel feed and return lines. ![]() Includes reinforcement plates at each bend and include UPR's Pro-Series torque box reinforcing plate for the strongest attachment to the rear subframe area possible. They also use the rear spring bolt to secure them at the back. These 1.25' x 2' full length subframe connectors are ideal for your daily driver or high horsepower race car. It runs straight back and welds to the bottom surface of the rear subframe. Subframe connectors are designed to tie a unibody car together and prevent the chassis from excessive amounts of twisting and flex when it launches at the drag strip. You can see the seat reinforfment at the back where the SFC drops. The two types of subframe connectors under car and through the floor, are discussed in this video by Dave Zimmerman from Team Z Motorsports. SFC welded to the side of the front subframe. They are made from 1" X 2" X 1/8" rectangular tubing and incorporate seat mount reinforcements for the sheet metal floorpan. I designed my own for my AMX, so I'm sure something similar will work on an American. Looks impressive, Wonder if anyone has a design they made for something like this : Has anyone seen this article from Hot Rod? on a Sub Frame connector setup they built for an American.
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