Hey guys, Stephanie with AmericanMuscle.com, here with the Maximum Motorsports Full-Length
Subframe Connectors for all 1979 to 2004 Mustangs.
The Maximum Motorsports Full-Length Subframe Connectors are a great option for those owners
out there that are looking for a high-quality option to stiffen up the chassis of the unibody
Mustang as much as possible.
These are full-length subframe connectors and they're designed to be the best on the
market.
They're longer, thicker and they have more surface area to weld.
But, if you're looking to get the most out of a set of subframe connectors then these
ones from Maximum Motorsports are going to be your best bet.
I'm going to go ahead and say that subframe connectors are an essential modification for
unibody Mustangs, no matter which brand you end up choosing.
This is because unibody Mustangs don't have a full frame that runs the full length of
the car.
You basically have two frame sections that are connected by floor pans, so unibody Mustangs
rely on subframes and floor pans to provide rigidity and strength.
This leaves them very weak and subject to twist, even under the power of a completely
stocked motor.
A stocked motor can twist and distort the floor pan with ease, and over time this means
deformed subframes, which is not a good thing.
And, once you start adding power to these cars, which I might as well say is inevitable,
then this becomes a bigger issue.
This is where the subframe connectors are going to come into play.
Subframe connectors, like the Maximum Motorsports one here, link the front subframe with the
rear subframe and attach the floor pans.
This adds some much needed structural integrity down the length of the car.
There are different length subframe connectors and different types as well and the differences
are going to come in the amount of support that the connectors can provide you.
These subframe connectors are what Maximum Motorsports calls the XL series.
So, not only are these full-length connectors that will offer more structural support and
rigidity than standard subframe connectors, but these are even stronger with more material.
They are both longer and thicker and have more welding surface area than other subframe
connectors in the market.
These are going to run all the way from the firewall to the rear control arms and their
rectangular bare metal tubing.
This much length allows for the most welding points down the length of the car, and the
more the better in a case like this.
So, these are weld-in subframe connectors which can be more difficult or costly to install,
but honestly weld-in are the direction that you want to go in if you're serious.
Weld-in connectors are stronger and provide more rigidity.
Weld-in connectors are thicker and you need that material for the welds, and the performance
can't be beat by any bolt-in subframe connector.
Subframe connectors should be one of the first suspension mods that are considered when it
comes to the '79 to '04 Mustang due to how much it'll help the chassis and performance.
Making the chassis more solid and reducing flex will allow the chassis to handle power
and torque better, which will only make for a more fun driving experience.
I would definitely describe these connectors from Maximum Motorsports as one of the best
options that you can go with.
The extra length, extra material, thickness and weld-in install allow for a handful of
benefits.
Benefits like improved handling, launching, ride quality and comfort and floor pan damages
prevented since you won't be stressing the floor pan any longer.
Chassis flex negatively impacts all of these areas.
You can't expect a good handling, launches or ride quality if the chassis is flexing
under power.
The subframe connectors will keep the frame straight, so the correct components can then
function as they should instead of the frame and floor pans doing things like absorbing
shock.
As far as price, these subframe connectors are one of the better options that you can
pick up so they're going to be on the more expensive side when we compare them to the
other offerings that are out there.
They aren't going to break the bank or anything; they cost $160, which is right in line with
Steeda's offering, but there are some less expensive options on the site if these are
a little bit more than you like to spend.
So, I wouldn't say that the install is difficult, but it does require welding so you're looking
at having a shop install these unless you have the equipment and can weld yourself.
The install should only take a few hours, and due to the welding, I'm going to call
this a '3 out of 3' wrenches on the scale.
I would test fit these connectors before you just weld them right in though; and just a
heads up for the '96 to '98 Cobras out there, you will need to modify the trans-cross member
mounting flanges, but these will work without an issue on all other models.
The connectors are side specific so just be sure you've got the correct side before you
fully line up and mark where the connector will sit.
You're going to want to mark all areas that the subframe touches the connector since this
is where you will be welding and you will need to take those areas down to bare metal
for the welds.
These will be bolted into the floor pan by the two rear seat bolts and these bolts will
help you hold the connector up into place for the welding.
After the welding is complete, you're going to want to coat the subframe connectors and
the frame rails to prevent any rusting.
Wrapping things up here, the Maximum Motorsports Full-Length Subframe Connectors are an excellent
upgrade for unibody Mustangs that will stiffen up the weak and flexible frame by adding structural
integrity.
They're a full-length connector with a boxed metal design that gives extra length, thickness
and material.
These offer numerous benefits for the 1979 to 2004 Mustangs and you can check them out
more online right here at AmericanMuscle.com.