what do you guys think about those subframe connectors for 80 bucks or whatever in summit...what are they lacking...size...reinforcements...just kinda curious...i want the squeeks to go away....but i dont got $200.....i got cousin that is a welder but i dont really know if its a good idea to build my own and he doesnt have too much car knowledge..thanks

 

I just had those same ones installed in mine and they are alright. The shop that did the welding did it for $100 which I thought was ok but he told me that they were the kind that were made to cut a hole in the floor pan and I told him I didn't want to do that. Instead he cut the bracket off the end of each one and welded them in place. They do help, but if I were doing it again I might go with Hotchkis or another brand. If you have a shop that doesn't mind doing a custom job and they understand what you want you might be ok. I think I kind of lucked out. The whole job only cost me about $200. The car is a lot tighter so I am glad I did it. Now I need a couple of LCA's, panhard rod, and maybe a brace for the engine compartment. Has anyone out there tried to work with any of the 1LE stuff lately?

 

hummmmmm...how hard would it be to grind or sawzall those endplates off....then will they weld up....is it possible to weld the plats to the floorpan or would that make it so you cant weld along the rest of the SFC's...

how much are other brands of SFC's

 

I think the shop I took it to just cut the ends off with a torch and then welded them. Just checkout Jegs or click on Spohn I think they have some. They are all more expense but might work better and without the custom fit problem. Just have to decide how long you want to keep the car. If I had it to do over again I would get the Hotchkis or Spohn. They are more expense but will fit and work better.

 

If you are going to get SFC's, get some quality units. You will be very happy that you spent the extra few $$ for them. You can go with Kenny, Spohn, CE, Alston, etc.

 

sophn sfc's

http://www.spohn.net/index.cfm?fusea...t&productid=31

they have good pics on their about the install..

 

I fyou bought the CE's and cut off the plates, you have just successfully paid $90 for two 5' pieces of 2x2 box tubing...I had the CE's. They work good, but I wanted more. - If I were to buy some, I would either get the Sphon's or the Alston's. I built mine. But then again, I can weld, and I have all the equippment.(cut-off saws, welder, torch, etc...)