68 newport Sub frame connectors
 

Hey guys,

My 68 newport 4 door is really squeeky when driving. I was wondering if you guys think sub frame connectors would help eliminate some of these noises as well as if any of you have built any previously. I can not find any for purchase.

Thanks,

Gary

Gary -

Couldn't hurt, but it's probably not your biggest problem. Given the age of your car, the odds are really good, a lot of your suspension is shot - even if it looks OK or even good. Metal fatigues and stretches and rubber bushings rot. Unfortunately, even a good inspection may not reveal the real culprits until you start taking things apart.

I just went through a full suspension overhaul/upgrade (and yes, I added subframe connectors), and 1. the condition of the 40 year old parts was worse than I had imagined and 2. the "new" ride and handling are nothing less than remarkable. In fact a lot of other issues I though I had disappeared.

Downside, regardless of what people tell you, there will be fabrication involved and it would be cheap for parts or labor.

Archer.

Thanks Archer,

I have replaced everything in the front and rear with the exception of the torsion bars.

Do you by any chance have a picture of your sub frame connectors?

I am very interested to see where your connectors went!

thanks

Gary

Gary -

Not sure if you can see them in this picture.
https://moparforums.com/forums/attac...-rear-mods.jpg

But we're talking different cars. Might want to see if any makes usable pieces. If not, then you have to go the fabrication route.

Archer

Thanks again archer.

As far as I can find I will have to make them but that's alright with me. I just need to figure out where I should be mounting them to so I can make them.

Gary

Gary -

Like I said, it's hard to see on that pic, but the square tubular steel runs from the end of the front frame rails to the beginning of the rear rails. There's a slight bend near the rear of the connectors because we didn't want to cut into the floor pan the way the aftermarket pieces do on this body style.

Find a direct line from the front to rear rails and connect them the best you can.

Archer

Thanks!