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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Subframe connectors

http://www.jegs.com/i/Jegster/550/40053/10002/-1
I recently bought these w/o instructions and can't figure them out. Could some one help me out please? I don't know what side is what or where to bolt to. Thanx
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Re: Subframe connectors

the end with the single hole sandwiches on with the rear LCA bolt, on the outside of the mount. The front looks like it bolts to the floor by the firewall, you will have to drillholes.

It would be best to have those welded in.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Re: Subframe connectors

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
the end with the single hole sandwiches on with the rear LCA bolt, on the outside of the mount. The front looks like it bolts to the floor by the firewall, you will have to drillholes.

It would be best to have those welded in.
"Installation can be completed with hand tools" is a VERY vague statement. Thats where they get ya.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Re: Subframe connectors

Thanks, I will take a look but for some reason they didn't seem long enough for that. I don't know I'll try again maybe I missed something.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Subframe connectors

The flat one is for the Drivers side, the stepped one is for the Passenger side.

You can call/email Jegs & ask for Install Instructions to be mailed/emailed to you.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Re: Subframe connectors

When you install SFCs, the car should be resting on it's wheels, correct? Not on a 4 point lift?
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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Re: Subframe connectors

Originally Posted by _Nick_
When you install SFCs, the car should be resting on it's wheels, correct? Not on a 4 point lift?
Subframe connectors are meant to be installed with the suspension loaded. Which means the weight of the car must be resting on the suspension.

A 2 post lift has the arms that swing out and it can be done on those but requires a bit more work to do so 'correctly'.

A 4 post lift(drive on) is usually the best choice.
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