Frame Connectors ?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by John W, Oct 15, 2013.

  1. John W

    John W Member

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    What is the most popular make of frame connectors that guys are using? Any forum member making them? Working on a 1977.
     
  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Either alstons or chassis engineering connectors. There is a fella here on the forum...(toporanger) Who has a set in the works, along with a very nice custom belly bar and export brace that are available now.
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    A member that used to frequent here made me a set out of galvanized pipe. Just a couple of slight bends, and cut the ends at an angle.

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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Sorry John, I had a busy weekend, and didn't get a chance to email you. I have the Chassis Engineering weld in, ones. They seem to fit well, but fit better, with some trimming.
     
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    Cruzin Illusion Enigma

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    Agreed:thumbs2:
     
  6. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    I used Chassis Engineering Sub Frame Connectors.

    I am going a different route as far as mounting points.

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    I am going to put a cross member in the back with a rear trans safety loop kinda like the picture below

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    And with the picture above, I am going to build brackets for a lower link mounting spot.

    Then going to build "frame" extension for the Top link (doing a triangulated 3 link)

    Sorta like this pic below
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  7. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    and to make a side comment. I got them damn near identical mounting spot. I think I was off 1/16th of a inch both forward, and side to side (based off of rear frame rail). Was pretty proud, I measured once, and cut once lol...
     
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    Lzoesch What size square tube did you use?
     
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    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    Think it was 2x2 or 2 1/4 x 2 1/4...

    I should be home (currently in Louisianan) in a week or so and could give you the exact number...
     
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    Great to receive feed back from guys who have "been there, done that" Thanks guys.

    John
     
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    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    nice... you have more pictures of your build?
     
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    While I'm assuming most people using sub frame connectors are building race cars or strong street strip cars, I've often wondered if adding them to a purely street driven car woulkd stiffen up up the car and reduce any groaning and/or creeking from unibody flex over rough road.

    Opinion/experience?
     
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    "A picture is worth a 1000 words" -- Thank you -- Cruzin Illusion for sharing yours.
     

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