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last year i picked up a set of Shmo Shop subframe connectors. of course, it was a PITA to actually get them, but i did. they were $150 + shipping + PITA. we dont know how much ours would cost yet but it wont be more than these were. we'll need to find out how much the steel will cost, and how much our welder will charge. of course, the more that we make, the less the cost will be. since you can't even get these anywhere anymore, besides making your own, i figured id at least offer to these to you guys, if there is enough interest.

these subframe connectors will stiffen up your chassis during cornering. not only that but they will help eliminate squeaks in your car. AND yet another huge benefit is that you can simply slap a jack under any part of the connector and jack your car up! let me put it this way, when i jack up the car behind the front wheel, the rear wheel jacks up with it.

these are tried and true yet apparantly only a few people have them. i paid only $60 to have them installed (welded) which any decent exhaust shop with a drive-on lift should be able to handle it.

remember, this is only an interest check at this point. production would likely start after the new year. and please, lets not turn this into a Shmo Shop debate

here are mine. i painted them blue. and NO commenting on my poopy welds





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I'm interested.

All you do is just bead it to the unibody "frame"?

Is there a noticalble difference in handling or any problems or issues?

Will these have closed ends so nothing can build up and rust from the inside out?

sorry for the rapid fires questions but sometimes ya gotta know.

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Originally posted by 5V7 Dr1v3r627:


All you do is just bead it to the unibody "frame"?




yep

Originally posted by 5V7 Dr1v3r627:

Is there a noticalble difference in handling or any problems or issues?




There is a very noticeable difference in the handling and there NO side issues whatsoever

Originally posted by 5V7 Dr1v3r627:

Will these have closed ends so nothing can build up and rust from the inside out?




My 3L installer asked me this last night when we were discussing doing a possible GB (for SHOs too). Mine dont have any caps, as you can see, and it hasnt been an issue. We could add them but it would just add to the cost. If people with smare think we should, then i guess we will

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sorry for the rapid fires questions but sometimes ya gotta know.



no problem, that's what this thread is for


anyone who currently has these on their car (Jato) please comment


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I am in if they are not too expensive.


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I'm in if not too expensive.


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Are they gonna be powdercoated?


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Originally posted by 96BlackSE:
Are they gonna be powdercoated?




no. they come in raw steel. but if you need powdercoating you can always send them to powdercoatman. he'll give you a "steal" of a deal.

if they come in raw steel you have the option to paint them or chrome them or have them custom airbrushed or whatever.


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Originally posted by 5V7 Dr1v3r627:
I'm interested.

All you do is just bead it to the unibody "frame"?

Is there a noticalble difference in handling or any problems or issues?

Will these have closed ends so nothing can build up and rust from the inside out?

sorry for the rapid fires questions but sometimes ya gotta know.




I have a set on mine and the difference is absolutely amazing. Between the SVT's I've had, the one with the connectors rides on rails. And my suspension is now 6 years old with 37,000 miles on it.


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What are the dimensions of the steel tubing?what kind or quality steel is it?


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