Ridetech - 2nd Gen F Body Subframe Connectors now available!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Hey everyone!

The 2nd gen F-body subframe connectors have made their way through production and are on the shelf now!

Just like the 1st gen and Nova SFC's we built, these are built with the rectangular tubing for clearance and have the leaf spring pocket integrated into them for added rigidity. They will work with stock/aftermarket OE leaf springs and the Ridetech four links that utilize the OE leaf pockets.

Specs/Info:

Fabricated from 1.5 in. x 3 in. x .125 wall steel for high strength
The rear of the subframe connector mounts solidly into three existing floor pan bolt locations for maximum strength and completely replaces the original leaf spring pocket
The front of the subframe connector bolts through the original subframe and is captured by the body bushing as well to enhance rigidity
Direct bolt-on, no fab/welding
Satin black powder coat
All needed hardware included


Because of subframe differences, there is a set for the 70-73 cars, and one set for the 74-81 cars. You can see the differences in the pictures below:



70-73 - Part # 11187300

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74-81 - Part # 11197300

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More information and install instructions found here: https://www.ridetech.com/product/1970-1981-chevy-camaro-firebird-subframe-connectors/

Install video:


https://youtu.be/s1ez8l_Z3N0

[Alponcho]

These look terrific. Any plans for version that will work with the previous version of your 2nd gen 4 link system (where the lower bar front frame bracket resides in the space where the original leaf spring mounts)?

[dueling73s]

Nice! I assume these will work with your composite leaf springs too??

[dueling73s]

Ok I jumped too quick and didn't see the link da, yes they fit with composite springs great!

[Josh@Ridetech]

These look terrific. Any plans for version that will work with the previous version of your 2nd gen 4 link system (where the lower bar front frame bracket resides in the space where the original leaf spring mounts)?
Thanks! They helped my car a ton. Unfortunately, they won't work with the previous (unicradle) design. I was asking for these a few years ago when I had the old four link on the car and there wasn't a good way to make it happen without re-engineering the wheel. When we did the re-vamped four link, it was one of the first things on the list to make happen.


Nice! I assume these will work with your composite leaf springs too??


Ok I jumped too quick and didn't see the link da, yes they fit with composite springs great!

Haha, you're fine! They work perfectly with them!

[OLDFLM]

These are awesome! Is the front bolt hardware available as a kit separately? Grade 8 I presume?

[Josh@Ridetech]

These are awesome! Is the front bolt hardware available as a kit separately? Grade 8 I presume?

Thanks! I like them alot too!

There is a hardware kit that we have built but it's for the complete subframe connector kit.

Just making sure I'm understanding correctly. Are you talking about the 5/16" bolts that attach to the side of the subframe? Or the bolts that connect the subframe to the body?

Edit... they are Grade 8!

[OLDFLM]

the 5/16" bolts that attach to the side of the subframe

[Josh@Ridetech]

the 5/16" bolts that attach to the side of the subframe

I just looked into it and it's a full hardware "kit" so it'd come with all of the other bolts as well. Those particular pieces aren't anything too fancy though, they could be found at a hardware store if you were wanting to use them for something as well?

[Rsj4h]

Hey Josh,
Do you have any sideview photos (maybe from a distance) of the car that shows how far they hang down?
Thanks