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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

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

Hotchkis probably fit the tightest for a bolt on sfc

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

Don

Anyone know if the competition engineering ones are any good?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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