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Question about sub-frame connectors~ brake lines #428727
08/04/09 06:27 PM
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I am working on building my exhaust and was eyeing up where I was going to weld in my sub-frame connectors.

If I am not mistaken I have a brake line on the driver side, fuel line on the passenger side and the emergency brake cable in the way.





The rear looks fine, I think it SHOULD be pretty straight forward.



What would you guys do with the sub-frame connector mounts at the front? (up by the torsion bar mounts)

My plan was to use 2" x 3" Rec. tube, insert it inside the rear subrame and rear floor board. As you can tell by the pictures I have to replace my front floor pans, So I was woing to do this all at one time. (Front floor pans and sub frame connectors).

What would you do with the brake cable/lines and fuel line?


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Re: Question about sub-frame connectors~ brake lines [Re: STLDuster] #428728
08/04/09 07:34 PM
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What would you do with the brake cable/lines and fuel line?




The only thing you can do... move them as needed. I'd just run them along the new frame ties...


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Re: Question about sub-frame connectors~ brake lines [Re: STLDuster] #428729
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I put slotted holes in the connectors on mine and ran the park brake cable through it.

Re: Question about sub-frame connectors~ brake lines [Re: 67_Satellite] #428730
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Mine has slotted holes for the emergency brake cable also. It works fine. The main brake lines should be against and protected by the frame. From your pic you will have to re-do them after installing the connectors... although a careful bend may get them up over the connector if they can be protected from welding.

Re: Question about sub-frame connectors~ brake lines [Re: ahy] #428731
08/05/09 11:39 AM
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Thanks for the input, I think I may try to relocate them by bending them a little.

If nothing else I can notch or clearance the subframe connectors like you guys mentioned.

Thanks for the adivce.


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