subframe connectors Reply #15 – October 03, 2009, 06:02:05 AM I never melted mine, but did accidentally ground a hole in one prepping to weld. Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #16 – October 03, 2009, 12:13:56 PM the way i really want to do it is completely different from any i have ever seen. i want to use 2x3 tubing and notch the floor and weld full length. this way it will not hang down any lower that the stock subframes. i dont think i will end up doing them this way, but we shall see.i know 2x3 overkill, but i do have BIG plans for the drivetrain in this car and dont want any possibility of things flexing....... Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #17 – October 03, 2009, 01:38:41 PM The way mine are are simple and it creates a box so it's very strong. But it does hang down a bit, on may car it has not been a problem and never hit but if you went way lower it might. The real way to reduce all flex is the roll cage.TED Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #18 – October 03, 2009, 03:21:32 PM it will have a rollbar eventually Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #19 – October 03, 2009, 04:25:41 PM search for gumby's SFC thread. He used 2x3 through the floor Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #20 – October 03, 2009, 06:38:12 PM I used 2X2 .083 square tubing upper/ 1X2 .083 tubing for the lower in mine and I put various plates connecting the rear subframe to the bulk head. Also put in a bulkhead plate for the 2 square to butt up against. Even with the IRS in, I can jack up any corner and lift 3 tires off the ground :D Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #21 – October 03, 2009, 11:18:05 PM Quote from: Dougy_Fresh;293568the way i really want to do it is completely different from any i have ever seen. i want to use 2x3 tubing and notch the floor and weld full length. you havent looked hard enough. http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=13523Quote from: Dougy_Fresh;293568i know 2x3 overkillnot from where im sitting. Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #22 – October 18, 2009, 09:55:15 PM 1x2 heavy wall square tubing here. It is a little low but it's great for running battery cables, vacuum lines, methanol lines, etc. thru.My car's best 60' is 1.55 so I know they are doing their job. Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #23 – October 18, 2009, 10:51:56 PM the mustang shell i got has 1x2 tubing and i chuckle every time i think about using that size for the t-bird....my power goals would most likely make 1x2 twist like a pretzel.....my plan for doing this will put my connectors no lower than the stock subframes Quote Selected
subframe connectors Reply #24 – October 19, 2009, 02:46:44 PM Quote from: Pressure cooked chicken;2953951x2 heavy wall square tubing here. It is a little low but it's great for running battery cables, vacuum lines, methanol lines, etc. thru.My car's best 60' is 1.55 so I know they are doing their job.Holy hell! what rock did you crawl out from under?SFC on the SHO are 1x2 IIRC and they make a world of difference. I lift wheels all the time. Different platform but still a unibody, and as far as im concerned "overkill" is far from anything you will do with your SFC. Quote Selected
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