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Old 08-25-2009, 11:30 AM   #1
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Subframe Connector Installation Price

How much did you guys pay to have your subframe connectors welded onto your cars? Was it hard to find somebody that was willing to do it?
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

Think it cost me $30. Not sure though, the mechanic who safety checked my car did it so the cost was all bundled in with his other labor charges. I think I read on here most muffler shops will do it. I'd of done it myself (tried) but you really have to get the car up in the air to work on it properly. If you do the removal of the seats/carpet that's required it'd be cheaper.
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

I would have to say the average price ia from 50-100. I had mine done for 75
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

I would say $50-$100 would be the average pricing. Make sure that when you have them welded on the car it is either on a drive on lift or has the weight on the suspension. If they are welded on with the car on a two post lift your going to have bad results. If you have any questions please give me a call.
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Old 08-29-2009, 07:34 PM   #5
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

i have read it should be done with weight on it, but someone also mentioned it was even better if you also support the center of the car so the frame rails are straight.
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Old 08-29-2009, 10:40 PM   #6
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

Mine was $120 or $140 can't recall. But that was for SFCs and LCARBs.
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

yes, subframes kick ***. id install one, but i like the flexing, better handling in my opinion
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

First time i've heard that one, there is absolutely no comparison between before and after installation. Can take corners much easier, doesn't feel like your going to flip over. I could really compare it to my wife's Celica now, that thing corners like a dream.
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

You want to weld the connectors on with the car with the suspension loaded. If you have access to a drive on lift the is the best way to do it. You do not want to support it in the middle so the ends sag.
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

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yes, subframes kick ***. id install one, but i like the flexing, better handling in my opinion

Yeah, that defies all logic and the principles of suspension physics.
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Re: Subframe Connector Installation Price

Just got mine put in today, and it cost $315.

Woulda been $270, but idiot PO had rolled the rocker panels from jacking up car and bottoming out.

Everything seems to be super expensive out here. $450 to swap a tranny.
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