Sub-frame connectors 96-98 Cobra, so much grinding!

[9746Cobra]

I"m installing Maximum Motorsports full length Subframe connectors on my '96 Cobra.

As many of you know the crossmember has to be modified a little. I didn't know there would be SO much griding involved! There's alot of factory weld that must be cut though and it's a miserable task! If I knew it would be like this I would have just taken the brackets off the car and then started grinding.

I have the big peices cut off but I still need to grind some leftover weld.

For those who have done this there is still the bracket that U's around the subframe and holds the bracket bolts. Does this peice get in the way of the subframe connectors? I hope not because it can't be cut or the trans might fall out.

Who's been down this road? pics?

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[wheelhopper]

I was at a group buy last year where about 8 of us had our subs put on the same day. I don't remember anyone having a hard time getting them installed.

 

[9746Cobra]

I was at a group buy last year where about 8 of us had our subs put on the same day. I don't remember anyone having a hard time getting them installed.

'96-'98 Cobras aren't like other '79-'04 Mustangs. The crossmember has to be cut some.

It's a bit more work.

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[tomustang]

I just took a cut off wheel to it and smoothed out where it needed to be welded

 

[9746Cobra]

I just took a cut off wheel to it and smoothed out where it needed to be welded

Me too, but it took awhile and it's not fun.

Anyway, the connectors are in! Feels great!

 

[SKMCOBRA]

Glad I put on Steeda's shorter tubular versions three years ago. No cutting at all.

 

[SVT-VNM]

I'm doing mine when I get the new clutch setup and D/S put in. I cannot WAIT.

Post pics when you're done!

 

[9746Cobra]

I'm doing mine when I get the new clutch setup and D/S put in. I cannot WAIT.

Post pics when you're done!

Of the MMFLSFC's?

I don't have any pics but there isn't much to see except very ugly welds!

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