Subframe Connectors

[framda]

I am trying to decide on which subframe connectors to get. I made those that I used in the past out of stock tubing but I don't have access to any of tubing benders. I only have my welder now, so I need some pre-mades. I have narrowed down my decision to these,

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/s...roduct_info&cPath=122_124_233&products_id=580

or these,

http://www.hansracecraft.com/product/ford/mustang-sfc.htm

The Hans' are expensive but they have that sexy ass jacking rail that sure would making lifting the car easier, but for the price difference I could get some CC plates and subframes from Max. Motor and have money left over for the raw metal to make my own jacking rails. I like the seat mounts on the Max Motors as well.

Any suggestions on other companies? Any opinions on these? Thanks, Fred

 

[framda]

http://store.kennybrown.com/taxonomy/term/13

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[OnyxCobra]

If I could do it over I'd go with the MM Full length ones.

 

[Ziggy]

go with the maximum motorsports ones. you can still jack your car up with them

 

[rz5.0]

Steeda

 

[framda]

Anybody try the stifflers? Heard from anyone that has?

http://buystifflers.com/FITSystem1994-2004Mustang.aspx

 

[MadStang]

Maximum Motorsports or Spintech.

 

[OnyxCobra]

I jack my car up by my Kenny Brown ones all the time.

 

[framda]

I know that it is ok to jack up a car by the connectors. I like the thought of having a jacking rail at the rocker rail for three main reasons. It squares off the connectors and makes them way stronger. There is also extra protection from a t-bone accident. It is easier and more stable to jack up and have jackstands at the rocker rail then 1/3 of the way under the car. The Stifflers look like the strongest.

 

[OnyxCobra]

that system looks like the same thing as the Kenny Brown extreme matrix brace

 

[framda]

that system looks like the same thing as the Kenny Brown extreme matrix brace

Yeah but with way more triangulation

http://buystifflers.com/images/products/detail/FITSYSTEM.jpg

http://store.kennybrown.com/files/imagecache/product_full/29550_1.jpg

The stifflers have 11 contact points for the web bracing, the KB's have 6 and I dont like the way that the triangulating bars is bent

 

[OnyxCobra]

The ones for our year cars aren't bent like that, but I do see what you're saying.

 

[framda]

The ones for our year cars aren't bent like that, but I do see what you're saying.

If I go with just the connectors and weld up my own jacking rail I already have my mind made up on the Max. Motors set. I am still trying to figure out where to go if I buy the whole shooting match as a kit. It is just one of those things that I plan well in advance. Its not like changing a bolt on part that cost $50. I appreciate your opinion, always open for advice!

 

[vermilion]

either stifflers or kenny brown has a complete set. however, pick which ever is full length. while both are overkill for the average driver, i like full length subframe connectors. between the 2 kb and stifflers, stifflers looks better quality.

 

[teal95vert]

If you want to get a stiff, go with Griggs World Challenge Frame Kit along with lower frame kit. This is the same one that I am going to put on my 95 Vert. They are expensive but worth it.

http://www.griggsracing.com/product_info.php?cPath=4332_4310_4348_4321&products_id=213

Here is a picture of the World Challenge Frame Kit inside the car. The carpet in the rear floor board would go under the frame rail.

 

[framda]

If you want to get a stiff, go with Griggs World Challenge Frame Kit along with lower frame kit. This is the same one that I am going to put on my 95 Vert. They are expensive but worth it.

http://www.griggsracing.com/product_info.php?cPath=4332_4310_4348_4321&products_id=213

Here is a picture of the World Challenge Frame Kit inside the car. The carpet in the rear floor board would go under the frame rail.

I looked at Griggs. Their products are top shelf! Your car will be tight for sure. I think they had a roll bar for the FOX bodies a while back that tied into the upper seat belt mounting points for added strength, pretty smart idea. I am looking for something that doesn't require so much surgery. I just want to stiffen it up as much as I can without a Roll cage. I have kids that don't want to crawl through a jungle gym to get into the backseat.