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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 11:39 AM
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Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

Anyone out there recently install a pair of these? Curious how the fitment is these days?
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 12:39 PM
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Re: Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

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Anyone out there recently install a pair of these? Curious how the fitment is these days?
Great question. I was thinking of getting them for their light weight and the endorsement from Lon at TDS. He highly recommends them.
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 03:39 PM
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Re: Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

I wish that I could tell you, I purchased some of the Alston connectors from Lon at TDS a couple months ago and never installed them since they do not clear my exhaust. So now they are sitting on the shelf until I get around doing the work to put them on.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 08:03 AM
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Re: Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

I have them, and absolutely love them.
Super easy to install. Minor headache getting it to fit over the exhaust pipe. But it just cleared.
Made a huge difference.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 08:58 AM
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Re: Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

have had them for awhile love them..
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 09:17 AM
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Re: Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

No problem with the install. Fit right in place. I had to uncouple the cat from the exhaust and drop the pipes to slide the connector up in place. I just unbolted the flange and let the pipes hang down while they were welded.
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 01:20 PM
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Re: Recent Alston subframe connector install experience

was reviewing an old thread and it just occurred to me with the Alstons, you lose your 2 post lift point in the back. If you have a lift, what are you doing to raise your car now?
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