68 newport Sub frame connectors
08-21-2015, 08:37 AM
#1
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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
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
08-21-2015, 09:27 AM
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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.
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.
Last edited by Archer; 08-21-2015 at 09:29 AM.
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70newport (08-22-2015)
08-22-2015, 05:29 AM
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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
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
08-22-2015, 05:47 AM
#4
Mopar Lover
Gary -
Not sure if you can see them in this picture.
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
Not sure if you can see them in this picture.
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
08-22-2015, 10:53 AM
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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
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
08-22-2015, 06:54 PM
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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
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
08-22-2015, 09:49 PM
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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
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
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