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06-07-2007 08:36 PM #1
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Vega subframe connectors I need them!
Anyone know where I can get some? I have been searching everywhere.
Thanks Eric
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06-07-2007 10:08 PM #2
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06-07-2007 11:56 PM #3
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Just get some rectangular tubing and make them. If you want the car tied together even better, instead of just hanging them under the floor pan, cut a notch in the floor and let the ties protrude about 1" above the floorboard, then weld them to the floor, too. Also helps to run a brace the same size as the frame ties over to the point on the floor where the rollbar will weld in. Weld this brace with a plate on it to the inside of the rocker. As for size on the tubing, 2X2 or 1 1/2 X 3 inches works well, doesn't have to be a real thick wall, 11 ga. would do fine.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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06-08-2007 12:13 AM #4
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Here's how one guy made his own...
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2242503/3
Posted by Dave:
"cut a notch in the floor and let the ties protrude about 1" above the floorboard, then weld them to the floor, too."
I agree this is the best way.Last edited by techinspector1; 06-08-2007 at 12:15 AM.
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06-08-2007 08:18 PM #5
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Chris Alston sells them. If you go to h-body.org and check out the forums, you will see some other designs also.
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06-09-2007 07:34 AM #6
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It's amazing how much rigidity subframe connectors add to a car. When we did the Capri, we could jack up one corner of the car, and the entire front or rear would raise up. Before that, it would just twist like a pretzel.
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06-09-2007 08:04 PM #7
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I tried chris alston and bingo I dont know how i missed that site.
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