Subframe connectors

[6R9Runner]

If the body and frame are solid, are subframe connectors required for hemi cars? Will a post car handle more torque than a hardtop?

 

[ACME A12]

If the body and frame are solid, are subframe connectors required for hemi cars?

Depends on how much power is being transferred to the ground - no matter what the engine is. If you have 1,000 HP and are running street radials it isn't going to hook up anyway so it really doesn't matter. If you have 400 HP & drag radials or slicks you might want to consider them.

Will a post car handle more torque than a hardtop?

Yes. Any number of guys on here will describe for you how their quarter panels have cracked at the top of the door jamb on their hardtops from that area being inherently weaker due to the absence of the post.

 

[sixgunrunner68]

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If your running something stouter than stock it's an inexpensive precaution to take anyway. I installed them on mine, not a big deal.

 

[moparchris]

If the body and frame are solid, are subframe connectors required for hemi cars?

Depends on how much power is being transferred to the ground - no matter what the engine is. If you have 1,000 HP and are running street radials it isn't going to hook up anyway so it really doesn't matter. If you have 400 HP & drag radials or slicks you might want to consider them.

Will a post car handle more torque than a hardtop?

Yes. Any number of guys on here will describe for you how their quarter panels have cracked at the top of the door jamb on their hardtops from that area being inherently weaker due to the absence of the post.

I agree the quarter panel is better supported on a post. However, the post itself is a thin piece of sheet metal spot welded into place. Knowing that I dont think its worth any structural rigidity. :cents:

 

[Hoosier Bird]

I've got one of those cars that was raced.......a lot.........and I can post of pic of what the quarter panel will do if you like...... :yesnod:

 

[Roadcuda]

I've got one of those cars that was raced.......a lot.........and I can post of pic of what the quarter panel will do if you like...... :yesnod:

Well? :toetap: :toetap:

 

[george68hemirr]

install them :acme:

 

[moparstuart]

install them :acme:

I agree if your cars not an OE RESTORATION , install them they are great .

 

[Hoosier Bird]

 

[generaljmwlee]

I've got one of those cars that was raced.......a lot.........and I can post of pic of what the quarter panel will do if you like...... :yesnod:

pics ? do you even have to ask? :toetap:

 

[george68hemirr]

WITH THE SUB FRAME CONNECTORS MY QUARTERS RIPPLED AROUND THE WHEEL WELLS.....DUH....THE REAR.....TORQUE CITY

 

[ACME A12]

WITH THE SUB FRAME CONNECTORS MY QUARTERS RIPPLED AROUND THE WHEEL WELLS.....DUH....THE REAR.....TORQUE CITY

George, by any chance did you mean to say "without" instead of "with"?

 

[69hemibeep]

WITH THE SUB FRAME CONNECTORS MY QUARTERS RIPPLED AROUND THE WHEEL WELLS.....DUH....THE REAR.....TORQUE CITY

George when did you ever abuse anything other than the Joke section :jester:

 

[toms69rr]

Bought me some 11ga 2 x 3 tubing today, going to make me a set and install sometime this month
let you know how it goes

 

[6R9Runner]

install them :acme:

Awesome- another welding project! :banana:

 

[6R9Runner]

Bought me some 11ga 2 x 3 tubing today, going to make me a set and install sometime this month
let you know how it goes

Thanks- that should save some money, I'd like to see what you have in mind. :cheers: