So I know now that I want to get weld-in subframe connectors, but I have no idea what type to go for. I'd prefer to stick under $200. Is there a brand that is vastly superior in the subframe connector market, or will nearly every set offer the same advantages.
would http://hawksthirdgenparts.com/index....amp;ProdID=859be alright, or would it be better to spend the extra cash and get http://hawksthirdgenparts.com/index....amp;ProdID=858?
any suggestions would be appreciated.
Second, I've been throwing around the idea of getting a 4th generation rear end when money allows. I've seen articles that explain this, and say to get one from a z28. Is the 4th generation rear end that much better? How many ft Lbs of torque will it take? Has anybody out there done it, and suggest it?
Thanks,
Austin

 

I have the Spohn tube SFCs installed now for over five years and its the best Mod I have made.
On the subject of the 4th gen rear it is the same 10-bolt that is on the 3rd gen cars and is is the SAME interrnals. Only difference is the housing is 4" wider

 

okay, I just saw the article about it on thirdgen.org, and it didn't really explain the advantages. If there really aren't any, then I won't bother, I'll keep the housing, and beef up the internal stuff. You could put wider wheels on though if you used the 4th gen. So the fourths can take the same amount of torque? I see the spohn SFC, and they have two versions. The convertible and the non. Since I have T-Tops what does that qualify me as? just the non-convert version right?

 

not meaning to jack your thread, but im about to install some myself, and since i cant weld that great yet, i was gona get the bolt on. is there any HUGE difference in bolt on over the weld on? i mean im sure i can always weld those bolt on kind later if i need to.

but in regards to the 4th gen, the only difference, as black said, is that its 4 inches wider. BUT this dosent really mean you can put the wider tires on, youve still gotta watch your fenders for clearance, hit a bump to hard and throw the tire into your fenders, and you wont be happy

 

You would need the standard SFCs not the convertible ones. And it is a waste of money putting a 4th gen rear in (same internals) and the wider tires on that rear would stick out like a ricers car.

 

Weld vs Bolt in SFCs....Welding is the best way and the bolt on are OK to a certain point. By that I mean after a period of time they will flex due the stress on the bolts. Also you can be weld the bolt ons at a laterdate .

 

thats whati was thinking, ill just buy some bolt ons for now, and later ill weld them on when im good enough to do it.

 

okay thanks for the info on the convertible or normal version. The bolt on ones are an improvement, but won't be quite as rigid as weld on. Plus, they tend to "stretch" the holes, so they loosen over time.

 

true. i wonder if a shop around here would weld them in for me... if nothing else i can always practice a little bit and then give it a shot, we have a welder

 

I bet someone would weld it for ya 350rs, for a small fee and a half rack? just dont let them have the half rack till the jobs done.[sm=alcoholic.gif]