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    Offline cuda2002

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    Subframe connector installation
    « on: March 08, 2005 - 10:50:10 PM »
    I am thinking about welding in some subframe connectors onto my 73 'Cuda.  I've searched  the archieves and found some good info on how I might build them.

    I am assuming that the car should be level and supported on the frame rails as opposed to the axles and control arms. Is there any other special considerationsI should think about before welding them in?  Don't want to weld in a twist :outtahere:

    Thanks for your comments  :)
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Subframe connector installation
    « Reply #1 on: March 09, 2005 - 01:46:56 AM »
    better off the weld them with the cars weight supported on the suspension as it will sit on the ground , supporting on the frame can load the chassis differently
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    Offline AARManiac

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    Re: Subframe connector installation
    « Reply #2 on: March 10, 2005 - 02:17:08 PM »
    I was looking at the bolt in subframe connectors for my sons Scamp and was wondering if the Mopar Performance ones for the E-Body will fit with the boxed frame section on my AAR without cutting.  Not really into cutting. Are there any out there that will fit ?
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    Re: Subframe connector installation
    « Reply #3 on: March 10, 2005 - 05:13:59 PM »
    you do not have to cut the floors to install the Mopar connectors , I make my own
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    Offline highspeeddirt

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    Re: Subframe connector installation
    « Reply #4 on: June 05, 2006 - 06:32:49 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on March 09, 2005 - 01:46:56 AM
    better off the weld them with the cars weight supported on the suspension as it will sit on the ground , supporting on the frame can load the chassis differently

    With that in mind, does it make any difference with the engine being in or out?
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    Re: Subframe connector installation
    « Reply #5 on: June 06, 2006 - 12:08:01 AM »
    the engine will change the chassis load , but with the weight out the chassis should sit with less sag in the middle so welding that way will add some extra resistance to sagging in the middle which couldn`t hurt
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    Re: Subframe connector installation
    « Reply #6 on: June 06, 2006 - 06:01:23 AM »
     :iagree:  Make sure the car is square to start with and you won't have any problems. I have the factory dimensions or measuring points but I'm out of town and could get them later tonight when I get home, maybe someone else has them. Unless the car was very rusty, wrecked or sitting on an uneven surface you shouldn't have any probems. Make sure there is equal weight on each stand and you shouldn't make any tweeks in the body.
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