Frame Connectors or Tube Frame

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  1. TXMAV

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    Looking for any provider who may supply either ready made weld in frame connectors or a full tube frame.
     
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    I like Joe Dirts connectors.
     
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    I got mine from Chassis Engineering. they fit well.
     
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    Also got mine from Chassis Engineering, but I like the design of Joe Dirt's alot better.
     
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    No avoiding showing my ignorance with this question so... What's the purpose of the subframe connectors? Just added strength and stability or do they serve some other purpose?:hmmm::hmmm:
     
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    They tie the front and rear subframes together. Usually to the outside of the folded frame with a bar that also supports the rocker panel area. Weld ins go over the frame folds and weld to the floor. The weld ins are stiffer and offer better clearance dut to not taking up already crowded space.
     
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    hey conect the front and rear sub frame rails together. Yupp strength and stability, less twist in the unibody. They are a must have for any High Performance Mods on our cars. IMO
     
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