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Offline EMCD

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what are the best frame connectors?
« on: August 08, 2011 - 10:02:50 AM »
looking to add frame connectors and do a spring relocation this winter. what are the best products and how much time should it take to complete the work? thanks for your advice.




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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011 - 10:10:01 AM »
http://www.rosevillemoparts.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=868&search_in_description=1

full weldins are preferred.  165.00 a set for members on those.
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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011 - 02:49:41 PM »
US Car Tool ones were a serious PITA to install.  I'd say took 10 hours of grinding and fitting and grinding and fitting.  Then another 4 hours of welding.
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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2011 - 04:09:15 PM »
Brads70 made a set from 1" x 2" steel box tube. PM him for pics.
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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2011 - 06:42:28 PM »
thanks, guys.

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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2011 - 06:43:46 PM »


full weldins are preferred.  165.00 a set for members on those.


what about the torque boxes. are they worth it?

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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2011 - 07:20:59 PM »
A BIG YES on the torque boxes.  Ans they are so very easy to put in.


full weldins are preferred.  165.00 a set for members on those.


what about the torque boxes. are they worth it?
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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2011 - 07:38:55 PM »
i wouldnt do one with out the other, or at least torque boxes to start. we have those as well if you need.
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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2011 - 09:04:41 PM »
I have about 6 hours to install Dr Diff 1" spring relocate kit.   The perches are just tack welded in, so add another 2 hours to remove the springs and finish weld.  Also my car has no trunk floor, fuel tank, ect. so easy to get at everything.  I'd say one day job unless you have to do clean up and paint.
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Re: what are the best frame connectors?
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2011 - 10:26:17 PM »
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=78933.0
Try the above approach. Cheaper and better than any you could buy IMO.
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