B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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08/22/12 04:25 PM
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I'm in need of recommendations of which sub frame connectors to use for my 70 Coronet. I've been considering US Car Tool Part # USCT1M1101, since it looks like I wouldn't have to cut the floor, but I'm unsure how rigid these are. (I'm not racing my Coronet, but I do stomp on it occassionally). The other question is to go with weld in or bolt on sub frames. Like mentioned above, I really don't want to cut the floor, so subs that run below the floor would be best. Any feed back on best route to go would be appreciated.
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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08/22/12 04:57 PM
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Check out Auto Rust Technicians www.autorust.com sub-fame connectors. Reasonably priced $120.00, Mopar guys, built in hole for emergency brake cables, and they hang high (from the pictures).
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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08/22/12 05:32 PM
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Check out Auto Rust Technicians www.autorust.com sub-fame connectors. Reasonably priced $120.00, Mopar guys, built in hole for emergency brake cables, and they hang high (from the pictures).
Those Autorust connectors look reasonable. I run the Hotchkis connectors. By far the nicest on the market with no mods needed to the floor. They tie in from the front and use rear spring mount as a tie in point.
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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Second the Hotchkis. Their design eliminates the need for torque boxes because they attach to the spring hangers and attach at the front frame rail. Mike
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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08/23/12 11:36 PM
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Thanks for the helpful info. Autorust had the connectors and torque boxes available as a kit. Seemed like the best deal. They should be here by next Wednesday.
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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08/24/12 08:32 AM
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Autorust stuff is fine. The torque boxes rock.
Got old MP sfc's and autorust boxes on Black Betty. Didn't have many choices 10 years ago.
Have USCartool sfc's and autorust boxes on Sinnamon. I was gonna use 2x3 steel and cut the floor but got talked out of it. Make no mistake the USCartool stuff is strong as all heck.
UScartools are definitely more work / welding but the end result looks good. The autorust and MP's are basic welded on square tubing. Functional. Maybe not the prettiest.
Anything is better than doing nothing at all.
Black Betty: '69 Charger RT: 440 6 pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana. Sinnamon: '69 Charger RT: 440, 727, 4.30 8.75. High School Sweetheart. El Grande: '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited.
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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10/20/12 12:13 AM
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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10/20/12 07:28 PM
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While it's true that taller ones will be stronger, my US Car Tool connectors are over 2" tall at the SHORTEST point.
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Re: B Body Sub Frame Connectors
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10/21/12 02:29 PM
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but REboxed where I cut to maintain stength.
I think a more precise statement might be: "Reboxed where I cut to REGAIN SOME of the lost strength due to cutting."
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