SUB FRAME CONNECTORS, Hotchkis, .095 wall rectangular steel, Designed to add rigidity to the chassis to improve vehicle performance by reducing chassis flex. Fabricated from 1 x 2 x .095 wall rectangular steel for maximum ground clearance these TIG welded connectors are powder coated gloss black. Installation of these connectors does not require modifications or cutting of the floor boards. The connectors weld in directly on to the car and can be done in minutes. Hotchkis Sub Frame Connectors are a must have finishing touch for any high performance application.
* Ships from manufacturer. Allow a minimum of 1-8 weeks for delivery. Currently, however, some manufacturers are requiring much longer lead times. *
NPD Part Number : 5479-1H Manufacturer Reference #'s: Hotchkis 4017,
1965-1970 MUSTANG EXCL CONVERTIBLE
1967-1970 COUGAR EXCL CONVERTIBLE
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
I want to say upfront, this review is for the item description, NOT the subframe connectors themselves. The description states "Bolt in design requires no cutting or welding to increase the torsional stiffness of the cars body.... bolt in installation uses existing mounting points so drilling or welding is not required...". When I opened the package there was no mounting hardware (bolts) and the instruction manual only listed welding for the installation. I spoke with Hotchkis and they confirmed the description is incorrect- they do not even sell subframe connectors that can be bolted in. The connectors themselves are beefy and do match up to the leaf spring bolt and the front frame. I'm not sure they are worth double the price of other connectors. I thought the additional cost was because it was supposed to be bolt in instead of welded.
Submitted on April 13, 2020 by JONATHAN D.
YES I would recommend this product.
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Very beefy connectors but not sure they're worth double the price of others. They also do not fit my 1969 Cougar with CalTracs installed- the rear of the connector butts against the leaf spring bolt. You will have to grind a few inches off the end of the connector so it sits in front of the CalTrac leaf spring bolt.
Submitted on April 23, 2020 by JONATHAN D.
YES I would recommend this product.
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This item is a "made to order" product and will ship directly from the manufacturer.
Please allow 1-8 weeks for delivery.
Please note that some manufacturers have longer lead times.
