Full Length Subframes

[1hot281]

So I'm looking at getting full length subframe connectors installed soon. But, i have a few questions and concerns.

For people here who have had subframes installed, was your car on a drive-on lift, or a lift using the traditional jacking spots (along the pinch welds)?

I've heard to only use a shop with a drive-on lift...

Also, what are some of you paying, parts and labor, for subframes?

 

[HomeboyNorm]

I have no SFCs, but yes a drive on lift is best. Minimal twisting if any at all of the unibody, versus possible body twist using jack stands.

 

[sunburned]

The car's weight has to be on the wheels like you are driving it. Drive on lift only, or somehow get it up on tall ramps or something.

Check out Maximum Motorsports' full length subframe connectors, that's what most guys get. Install should be less than $100 I'd imagine.

 

[FL-Orange]

Make sure the guy welding doesn't set your interior on fire.
I've seen it happen.

 

[SpectorV]

use a drive on, it CAN be done on a 4 post but the gaps in the car have to be carefully taken into account and made perfect before weld, most shops wont take that type of time.

Use a drive on lift and be happy... if you have body sag a 4 post might can help in this case a bit i guess

 

[M3xpress]

I have them and they were done on a drive on lift.

 

[Sniperdog]

Only drive on lift., I knew a guy who did it on a regular lift , and after it was done, the door clunked when shut cause it was not aligned anymore :nonono: he was not happy

 

[STG]

Drive on, welded by SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE IT BEFORE.

If you can't do it on a drive on lift by an experienced welder, WAIT.

Be patient and get it done right.

 

[GA Terminator]

Mine were done on a drive on lift. 150.00 installed for the weld in MM's

 

[jfsram]

If you can't do it on a drive on. Hold the weight of the car up by the suspension. Lower control arms in the front and under the rear axle.

 

[oldmodman]

MMFLSFC

Drive on lift. Weight must be on your car's four tires to properly load the body shell.

 

[Dans02gt]

Drive on lift, also you could save yourself some money if you pull out the carpet instead of having the shop pull it out. MMs are great i had them on my gt and now i got 6ft on the cobra vert and noticed a huge difference from the stock ones.