Frame ties

[Joes69Runner]

Haven't posted In a while. And I'm new into restoring cars. And really don't know where to get frame ties. Or is it easier to make your own? Any help is appreciated. And just realized this is probably the wrong thread..

 

[quikbird]

prefabed subframe connectors are available from several manufacturers. shouldn't be too hard to find the one for you.

 

[Big John]

The better question is if you really need them.

 

[Joes69Runner]

Well my reasoning for maybe going with frame ties is I gotta replace the full floor boards figured it be good with bracing it better

 

[Basketcase]

well Chrysler designed these cars with the unibody to be strong enough as is. Unless you have a mega monster under the hood you shouldn't need the ties.

 

[Big John]

IMHO, the only frame connector "kit" I've seen that makes any sense to use is the US Car Tool connector. It's welded to the front and rear subframes and to the contour of the floor. The only other good way to do it is to cut into the floor and weld the rectangular tubing where it passes through the floor. I think those are the only real ways to do it where you add strength to the car.

There's a lot of other ways of doing it, but IMHO, they don't do much to help. If you really need to strengthen a car, best to look at multi point roll cages.

Unless you are building a high HP/Torque engine.... Spend the time and $ somewhere else.

 

[chapdog105]

I used the US Car Tool sub frame connectors on my 69 RR convertible. It's a problem running your prebent lines after they're installed...but it's an easy fix.

Here's a pic of the fix...