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Topic: Subframe and traction bars
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inline6.1
Gearhead Posts: 155
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Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 02-23-2006 08:57 PM
 
I'm about to install Maier subframe connectors and i also have traction bars traction master type. Has anyone done this before, anything i should know about fitting?? thanks
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 3237
From: Stanton, Michigan, zip 48888
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-23-2006 10:45 PM
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Originally posted by inline6.1:
I'm about to install Maier subframe connectors and i also have traction bars traction master type. Has anyone done this before, anything i should know about fitting?? thanks
I don't know anything about installing 'traction master' traction bars. But I do know that when you install the Maier subframe connectors that you will want your cars suspension loaded & the car resting level on it's tires when you weld them up. Not on jack stands, not just the back end on ramps, you want the car setting on its tires, LEVEL. Of course that also means that you want the engine and trans to be in the car, otherwise your cars suspension will not normally loaded. Good Luck!
Ryan  (Edit) P.S. Before you do ANY welding, you will also want to ensure you've got your battery cables disconnected, any ignition control box unplugged and I'd unplug the wires to your distributor for good measure....... When you weld on a car, bad things can happen to electronic devices that are wired to it. [This message has been edited by Ryan Wilke (edited 02-23-2006).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-23-2006 11:27 PM
Tires must be on the ground when welding the front brackets for the traction master style bars.------------------
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-01-2006 12:33 PM
inline6.1
I'm getting ready to put Traction Master bars on my 65FB too. I looked at the Maier sub frame connectors & they looked like they might interfere with the front traction bar brackets.
Please let me know if you have any problems with it when you install them. I had thought about making my own sub frame connectors out of heavy wall steel pipe in my blacksmith shop but if Maier's work, I'll go that route.
Thanks.
Joe
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-04-2006 03:17 PM
I haven't fitted Maier subframe connectors, but I would making double and triple sure to test fit. Then, tack weld them in to final test fit before welding solid. Expect to grind a little, too.
Daniel[This message has been edited by BornInAFord (edited 03-05-2006).]
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-04-2006 03:20 PM
I just looked at some Maier subframes in one of my magazines--they are beautiful! Good luck with the install. 
Daniel[This message has been edited by BornInAFord (edited 03-05-2006).]
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-06-2006 06:58 AM
As soon as I get my custom brackets from Traction Master I plan on installing my traction bars (should be within a few weeks). Then I'll figure out how & where to weld in sub frame connectors. Maier does have the nicest looking ones I've seen, as long as they'll fit with the traction bars.
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