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Hey guys, if we power-up our convertibles do we really need frame connectors?
I’ve been seeing differing opinions on the web so I’d like to know what everybody here thinks
 
Although drop tops are reinforced in the rockers, I think subframe connectors would be a plus!
 
I have a 68 convertible and made sub frame connectors cheap from 1.5x 3 square stock. The difference was noticeable...even with the torque boxes. Both made a difference.
 
Sub frame connectors benefit a low power car cause stiffening up the body gets rid of squeaks rattles. It also allows the suspension to absorb bumps better. These cars have a lot of flex in stock form which has a lot of draw backs in terms or ride quality overall feel of the car
 
Any of our 50+ year old cars will benefit from frame connectors in my opinion.
 
Demonracer said:
Any of our 50+ year old cars will benefit from frame connectors in my opinion.
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100% agree with that one. I need them on my 66. After 58 years of banging gears, the ol' girl is a little loose.
 
Yeah, a common strategy with guys using them was to make sure they followed the lines of the floor so they can be welded along the entire length of the connector
 
Topless69 said:
Yeah, a common strategy with guys using them was to make sure they followed the lines of the floor so they can be welded along the entire length of the connector
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USCT make things those connectors look factory.

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Topless69 said:
Hey guys, if we power-up our convertibles do we really need frame connectors?
I’ve been seeing differing opinions on the web so I’d like to know what everybody here thinks
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Huge difference.

I used USCT frame connectors and torque boxes.

We took our time and matched the floor to the cuts in the rails. Came out great and definitely stiffened up the car.


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Just an FYI, with my car weighing 2500# and having a 50/50 weight split, I can put a floor jack under one side and get both wheels off the ground. I didn't realize how much stronger it made the car.
 
Demonracer said:
Just an FYI, with my car weighing 2500# and having a 50/50 weight split, I can put a floor jack under one side and get both wheels off the ground. I didn't realize how much stronger it made the car.
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That says alot right there.
 
I'm going to order a set tomorrow. I'm replacing the front floor pans and was going to make my own . For the price it's worth buying those,
 
good call, before i put them on my car, sitting on jackstands for a week and the doors would barely open.. not it has been on them for months after the connectors and no issues at all.. i think every mopar should have them..
 
I think Early a are stiffer then late. My 66 it seems does not need them. Doors open close on stands no problem...No noticeable flex while driving. My 67 can use a set.....
 
Mopar Tim said:
I think Early a are stiffer then late. My 66 it seems does not need them. Doors open close on stands no problem...No noticeable flex while driving. My 67 can use a set.....
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I think with increased power on an aging Rag top it can't hurt.
 
Mopar Tim said:
I think Early a are stiffer then late. My 66 it seems does not need them. Doors open close on stands no problem...No noticeable flex while driving. My 67 can use a set.....
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Yet my 2 are just the opposite.
 
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