Dan64
Well-Known Member
What connects the heavier sub frames?.Floor.
Ok in the mopar book the two lengths of square or rectangle stock has to run in parallel to each other. So that means if you take a tape and check diagonal and the stock has to be even measurements across from each other say 50 inches at the Back end and same at front near the torsion bars. Also stock cant be twisted in any way weld in straight up using a water level and also use a small level across the stock so nothing is shifted or canted left or right straight up. Does that help some?I don't understand what you mean by parallel not a 90 degree? They both go in the same spot. they are both parallel ,one on the left and one on the right running front to back. I'm sure we can both agree that any style sub frame connecter is better than no sub frame connecter.
The only issue I see is drainage. I would cut the lower corners of each gusset at 45° angles rather than 90° to let moisture drain.
I don't think they will add strength though. The connectors are effectively boxed when welded to the floor (just like the factory rear frame rails) and are plenty rigid for the car.
You can add gussets if you want. If I was going to add gussets I'd drill holes in the connectors and slide a small length of tubing thru the holes and then weld on both sides. That provides you with a gusset but it also gives you a pass thru in case you need to route wires or cables in those areas.
What did you use to weld in you're frame connectors?