SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
05-03-2011, 08:39 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
Engine: 355ci, XE262 , 650dp
Transmission: T-5, RAM clutch
Axle/Gears: 3.23 limited slip
SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
I need some suggestions for a good set of sub-frame connectors...
any input, suggestions, advice, experiences are welcome...
any input, suggestions, advice, experiences are welcome...
05-03-2011, 08:52 PM
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05-03-2011, 09:44 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
Engine: 355ci, XE262 , 650dp
Transmission: T-5, RAM clutch
Axle/Gears: 3.23 limited slip
Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
-weld in
-bolt in
is one better than the other?
-bolt in
is one better than the other?
05-03-2011, 10:17 PM
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Car: GTA
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Aussie 9-bolt/3.27 posi
Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
Bolt-ins will wiggle over time & wobble out the holes, making them loose & less effective.
The Alstons I want are bolt-ins, but my intention was for using the bolts for ease of installing them, then welding them in afterwards.
The Alstons I want are bolt-ins, but my intention was for using the bolts for ease of installing them, then welding them in afterwards.
05-03-2011, 11:52 PM
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Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
I bought UMI subframe connectors, they are VERY good quality, are very affordable, the lower control arm bolts through them,, are tucked up nicely, and the fit well with stock exhaust (single cat, not sure about dual...)
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05-04-2011, 10:13 AM
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Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
"Nice" is a matter of opinion.
I had some. Cost $244 new & sold them for $150. IMHO, bad cantilever design & parts would not have fit together without cutting & being modified.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...pohn-sfcs.html
I had some. Cost $244 new & sold them for $150. IMHO, bad cantilever design & parts would not have fit together without cutting & being modified.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...pohn-sfcs.html
05-05-2011, 09:40 PM
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Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
I use UMI. Buy them through summit to save on shipping. One of the best mod's I have ever done to the car!
05-05-2011, 09:43 PM
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Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
Also use UMI. Damned good quality.
05-06-2011, 09:29 AM
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Re: SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
I used South Side Machine subframe connectors. They are made of thick wall square tubing and weld in along the entire pinch weld, fitting tightly into the body at each end and becoming part of the chassis. The LCAs connect to them at the rear. they dont have the K-bars that run to the rear crossmember like the UMIs do. That's the one thing I would improve.
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