Subframe connectors 68 camaro - Lateral-g Forums

jasonz28camaro · #1 06-20-2018, 05:45 PM

Looking for some input on subframe connectors for my 68 camaro. I'll be installing them and prefer a weldin connector and possibly an option of bolting to the front subframe in case I ever need to remove it. I just installed solid body mounts and it helped but not as much as I'd like it to stiffen things up. My car has a factory subframe and a Ridetech 4-link with the muscle bar.

I have DSE connectors on my radar but feel free to chime in with other options and experience with them. I also think that these are one of the more labor intense installs so this is about as far as I would like to go in relation to hours and difficulty as I will be doing the work.

**tubbed69** · #2 06-20-2018, 05:47 PM

Go with the DSE,you can drill and make subframe removable.

jasonz28camaro · #3 06-20-2018, 06:23 PM

Do you mean weld the ears to the subframe then bold the ears to the connectors where the plug welds are supposed to go? Or another way? got any pics?

**tubbed69** · #4 06-20-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonz28camaro

Do you mean weld the ears to the subframe then bold the ears to the connectors where the plug welds are supposed to go? Or another way? got any pics?

This is not a real good pic but yes weld tabs on subframe and drill thru plugs and bolt it in

ADY · #5 06-20-2018, 08:44 PM

I installed Hotchkis subframe connectors on my ‘68 Camaro. Have it welded in the rear and bolted to my Art Morrison frame up front. Good results on stiffening up the frame and limiting twisting/ movement with no cutting of the floor.

https://www.hotchkis.net/product/196...k=&yr=&md=&sm=

Bad Bowtie · #6 06-20-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbed69

This is not a real good pic but yes weld tabs on subframe and drill thru plugs and bolt it in

I recall a few years ago someone posted pictures of their DSE connectors with the tabs welded to the sub frame and they made it bolt through on the connectors side. I recently searched Lat G and Pro touring and couldn't find it anymore I'm sure the pics are gone with the photobucket debacle. I'm getting close to this point and wish I could have found those pics. They were pretty descriptive on the process. Really want to make my subframe removable if for any reason one day I need to take it out.

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jasonz28camaro · #7 06-20-2018, 10:09 PM

Picture makes perfect sense, thanks.

Wonder if it would be beneficial to install a sleeve inside the subframe connector at each bolt hole prior to capping it off?

I'm not totally against welding as its just a few inches of weld to cut out if my subframe needs to be taken out.

I'd also be interested in seeing pictures of it installed all the way if someone knows where to find some?