Sub Fram Connectors

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  1. NAFORD302

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    WILL THE SUB FRAME CONNECTORS FROM MY 1965 MUSTANG WORK ON MY 1977 MAVERICK PLEASE HELP :huh:
     
  2. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Probably with some fabrication. The mustang has a 6" longer wheelbase so you might have to cut them down.
     
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    Thank You For Letting Me Know Does Any One Have Any For Sell
     
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    That's what I have on mine, Competition Engineering pieces. The rear bolts right up, I did have to add about a 1/4" shim on each side. The front will extend farther forward, but that's not a problem since you drill the mounting holes where you need them. The Mustang front framerail is a little wider so another shim on each side at the front end, too. I also added another bolt to each front that goes vertically into the Mav's subframe, really stiffens things up.
     
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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    bmcdaniel... when you put the subframe connectors on... you do it with weight on the wheels right?

    seems like a pain in the butt to weld them in place with the car sitting on the ground...


    how did you do it
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Doesn't have to be on the ground just need the cars weight on the tires. Put the car on 2 sets of ramps.
     
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    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    Yeah, I had jackstands under the rear axle and ramps under the front to load the suspension. Mine are bolt-in style, didn't weld them, but I might some day. The actual ones made to weld intrude into the floor pan, didn't wanna do that.
     
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    mine was on a drive on lift when they were welded...frank...:bouncy:
     
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    What's the maximum horse power you can run in a Mav. before needing to install subframe connectors?


    Ken
     

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