subframe connectors

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  1. Spillman

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    Does anybody have any pics of the Chassis Engineering subframe connectors. I just got a set and I wanted to get an idea of exactly how there welded in.
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    wasnt sure if you wanted to see them on the car or off but heres a picture of them
     

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    Thanks, but I already have them. I want to see what they like installed.
     
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    Scott, search Chassis Engineering Subframe Connectors, I have some pics there.

    Joe
     
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    I tried to look in the gallery but there is nothing there and there are 483 post that come up for "Chassis Engineering Subframe Connectors" when I search.
    Am I not looking in the right place?
    Thanks
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    do any of the mustang ones have the same measurements? or what exactly did u guys use for your applications?
     
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    I don't have the car with me right now, it's at the trans shop. The reason I wanted pics is because the sub frame connector is strait and the frame rails on the car are offset. I just wanted to know where the weld points would be. Can anyone help me out with this?
     
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    subframe pict...

    i dont have pict from front mount but if can this one help you !
     

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    Thanks for the pics.
    Is the sub frame connector parallel with frame rails or is it angled to match the offset of the front rail?
     
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    It's offset Scott. Fits great. I had to do a little grinding on the conector to get it to sit tight to the car but no big deal.
     
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    Ok.. I gotta ask.... for those of you that have already installed these connectors. Have you really noticed any sort of difference in the chassis stiffness? Or in some other way??
     
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    They help out quite a bit. My car was actually starting to twist without them. You could see the tranny tunnel was cracking from the twist.:)
     
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    thats what happened to mine the seam pulled apart on the tunnel. plan on putting a set on mine real soon.
     
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