full length subframe connectors

[cdh027]

I have made up my mind to have full length subs welded in next spring after I pull her out of storage. I'm looking for everyones suggestions on which are the best ones to go with for a convertible ?

 

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Originally posted by cdh027
I have made up my mind to have full length subs welded in next spring after I pull her out of storage. I'm looking for everyones suggestions on which are the best ones to go with for a convertible ?

Have had excellent results with my Maximum Motorsports, lots of pics and details in the sig album.

 

[PhillyCobra]

Agree. Don't know of anyone who is unhappy with Maximum Motorsports full lengths. Make sure you get them welded in properly. Only thing stronger is Griggs system, which requires dismantling of interior and channeling of unibody.

 

[kpinco]

I have the MM full lengths and love them! Agree with PhillyCobra, make sure you find someone who welds good!

 

[Steel City Pimp]

When you guys say find someone who welds good. Do you mean so the welds don't break or fail or because people are having problems with them being installed incorrectly? I always thought if the car wasn't sitting as it would on the street when the subframes are welded in, the body will stay tweeked.

 

[PhillyCobra]

Good weld means:

Car on wheel lift, not chassis lift.

Proper grinding and prep of painted surfaces.

Alot of areas welded.

Painting after welding to prevent corrosion.


Basically, someone who is known as good, and has done subframes before.

 

[Steel City Pimp]

Originally posted by PhillyCobra
Good weld means:

Car on wheel lift, not chassis lift.

Proper grinding and prep of painted surfaces.

Alot of areas welded.

Painting after welding to prevent corrosion.


Basically, someone who is known as good, and has done subframes before.

Thank you sir! That's pretty much what I thought. What are guys paying for install? I always though the going rate was $50 but the more and more I look into it, full lengths installed the way you described are going for $150-200. Does that sound fair to you guys? Seems a little high to me.

Thanks

 

[PhillyCobra]

Sounds appropriate. Is a 3 to 4 hour job to do properly with full length subframes. Regular or round subframes just weld up at a few points, and are thus cheaper to install, but much less useful.

 

[Steel City Pimp]

Cool, thanks again!

Mike

 

[Poisonous Mods]

$260.00 for the MM Sub Frames & the work...out the door ;-)

Its a damn good price & the works perfect.

 

[NJCOBRA10thA]

Originally posted by PhillyCobra
Good weld means:

Car on wheel lift, not chassis lift.

Proper grinding and prep of painted surfaces.

Alot of areas welded.

Painting after welding to prevent corrosion.


Basically, someone who is known as good, and has done subframes before.

In otherwords don't be Gullible and go to this guy like I did

Got it cut and re-welded the right way after a day or two.

 

[2K3BRA]

What do you all think of the KB extreme matrix ones?

 

[kpinco]

2K3BRA: I used to be a KB fan. Ihave their strut tower brace and stainless steel brake lines. Recently their customer service went down hill. I discussed the KB extreme matrix with MM and they had good things to say about it....BUT...it does not tie in the full length of the sub-frames. Also, just as an FYI....the KB extreme matrix weighs a total of 40 pds whereas the MM connectors weigh 19 pounds. Lighter and better support. Just my 2 cents.

 

[MystiChrome Coupe]

Originally posted by 2K3BRA
What do you all think of the KB extreme matrix ones?

I love mine. No complaints.:thumbsup: