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John510 02-01-2015 12:19 PM

I need help choosing Subframe connectors.
 
I am in the need of some subframe connectors. Preferably some that bolt on since my car is already done and I do not want to weld some in. I have a Chassisworks G-link rear and a Speedtech sub in front. Anyone know of a simple bolt on one I can use? Thanks

John

Rod P 02-01-2015 05:01 PM

I used Hotchkis connectors and bolted the front and welded the rear

Musclerodz 02-02-2015 07:38 AM

Hotchkis probably fit the tightest for a bolt on sfc

dhutton 02-02-2015 09:16 AM

Edit: I was dead wrong on the material thickness. Never mind...

Don

John510 02-02-2015 10:28 AM

Anyone know if the competition engineering ones are any good?

Richio1 02-02-2015 10:37 AM

I used the Hotchkis as well. What does CA Chassis Works offer?

In looking at both websites; DSE and Hotchkis both use 120 wall steel.

Revved 02-02-2015 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 592823)
I installed Hotchkis subframe connectors on a 68 Charger. I was unimpressed by the gauge of the steel compared to DSE subframe connectors for example. It was quite a lot lighter gauge material. It seemed to me that they were more for show than go.... I would research the material before investing in their Camaro offering.

Don

Is Hotchkiss just going in the toilet? The 70 Chevelle I rebuilt had a Hotchkiss supsension under it when it came in the door and beyond fixing some geometry issues I didn't need to mess with it. On the road trip out to Miami beach the rear springs sagged over an inch so I swapped them out when when we got down to FL. The car came back to me a few weeks ago to clean up before taking it to auction and the ride height looked fine. In the hundred or so miles I put on it road testing the rear springs sagged again. Talking to a buddy that has a primarily GM shop he said he has a shelf full of Hotchkiss take out springs that have done the same thing... they will just randomly sag. Since the car didn't sell I'm going to change it over to coilovers.

Vince@Meanstreets 02-02-2015 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by John510 (Post 592844)
Anyone know if the competition engineering ones are any good?

Garbage, go with the hotchkis for the best ground clearance, material is fine for what it does.


DSE would be a better bet but only a mad man would do the install after all that crazy detail work you have in that CAmaro.

dhutton 02-02-2015 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richio1 (Post 592846)
I used the Hotchkis as well. What does CA Chassis Works offer?

In looking at both websites; DSE and Hotchkis both use 120 wall steel.

Interesting, I am fairly certain the Mopar ones were much lighter.

OK, I checked and they state .120 wall for the Mopar ones. I need to retract my statement.

Don

Nativefx 03-10-2015 06:29 PM

Anyone know if these Pro-touring F-Body ones are any good? I'm looking for my 69 Firebird and I plan on welding them in once i get the ride height set on my Ridetech AirRide setup.

http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/cha...omponents.html

chichirone 03-10-2015 06:40 PM

I too run Hotchkis like Rodney and others on our 69 Camaro. Bolted in front and welded in the rear. Great piece.

We had CE on our 2nd gen f-body when we bought it. Never liked them. Had ground clearance issues and when compared to the construction of the Hotchkis sfc's, there was really no comparison. They are no longer on the car.

No experience with pro touring f-body but the guys on the Trans Am forums like them.

BMR Sales 03-11-2015 10:08 AM

These are our Offerings!

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...228&superpro=0

califconstruct 03-11-2015 10:45 AM

I haven't seen Gen II's sub frame connectors, but have seen their A-Arms for
67 -Camaro and seem to be great quality. 2 of the Road Touring Customs cars are running them. Thickness and welds seem to be of top grade.

I do however have a Hotchkis set on "Joan". They tuck in just right.

I am also running the Global west on "Warhawk" the other car.. tubular round,
welded at the back. they don't sit perfectly flush/parallel at the frame rail,
but the weld will hold it in place. They tuck up well, but there is definitely welding needed.

Rod P 03-11-2015 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMR Sales (Post 598181)

I like those.....wonder if i can incorporate that into what I have...ummm:headscratch:

BMR Sales 03-12-2015 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod P (Post 598207)
I like those.....wonder if i can incorporate that into what I have...ummm:headscratch:

:hapdance:


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