Subframe connectors

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I've seen this discussion before and the general consensus was there's more strength in the tube than half a C chanel.
If you plan on welding them in yourself then buying a set already fabricated is just pissing money away. All it is is box tube and angle iron. They're simple to fabricate.
I completely agree with both. After I opened the box, I scratched my head and said, I could have done that – for a lot less $$.
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One thing I wished I'd done when building my connectors is make clearance something in the driver's side one for the parking brake cable. I have it going over the top and it works but, isn't ideal. Already has the cable coating worn off.
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A home built subframe connector doesn't have to go through the floor and be welded the whole length, just through the lowest areas would help a lot. It will look better not being too low and 2"x2" would help keep it tucked away as well. A wall thickness in the .080" - .090" range would be plenty, which is probably at least as thick as the OEM frame. In a race car, you'd want to tie the main hoop into it too.
 

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I'm just starting on an '80 Volare wagon and was wondering about frame connectors.
It would appear that we are on our own with these now.
I fabbed them for my early A body , and it looks like I will be doing the same for this one.
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If you go to Mopar FJM Body Archives - autorust.com it leads you to https://www.classicindustries.com where there is very little FMJ stuff being sold (almost nothing).

US Car Tools also make subframe connectors – but will require more welding (possibly).
There is no mention if subframe connectors Mopar F-Body are for 2 or 4-door cars (4-door cars is a bit longer).
This is "all" US Car Tools shows to be available for FMJ’s:
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Over the years, I’ve been impressed with what US Car Tools has had to offer, but not seen any actual products in person - so take this sentence at arm’s length.
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I have sets of both of those items in the garage. They appear to be of good quality and gauge but I have yet to excavate the car in the garage to see how they fit.
 
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