Removing the stock sub frame connectors

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02-24-2016, 07:09 PM

kaydoe

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Removing the stock sub frame connectors

Has anyone tried to remove the stock sub frame connectors on a vert and replace them with stronger ones. I know you can use two sets but,I all ready have a set for a hardtop.
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02-25-2016, 12:49 AM

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Re: Removing the stock sub frame connectors

They are more like pop tivetes sections of sheet metal, not a whole lot to thgem. Drill out all the rivets and they come right off

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02-25-2016, 06:31 PM

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Re: Removing the stock sub frame connectors

Thanks
So under these are normal hard top floor pans?
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02-26-2016, 10:26 AM

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Re: Removing the stock sub frame connectors

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normal hard top floor

Technically T-top.

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02-27-2016, 08:38 AM

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Re: Removing the stock sub frame connectors

Why do you want to remove them? You can purchase the UMI outer subframe connectors and they will bolt right up without interference. You could also run the inner connectors in addition to or with the outers.

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02-27-2016, 02:53 PM

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Re: Removing the stock sub frame connectors

Tibo Are you sure the UMI connectors will mount up without removing the boxed in sections that is are already there? I dont see that there would be room for them.

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02-27-2016, 05:12 PM

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Re: Removing the stock sub frame connectors

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Tibo Are you sure the UMI connectors will mount up without removing the boxed in sections that is are already there? I dont see that there would be room for them.

I have a 1991 Z28 convertible with those riveted on outer-ish subframe connectors and the UMI connectors fit without any real issue. I am busy doing body work so I haven't welded them on yet but when putting them in place I saw no difficulties.

My build thread: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...oming-aka.html

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