Installing Frame Connectors Ford Fox Body

I’ve started the modifications on the 1979 Ford Fairmont. Remember kids, many of the things I do to this car also apply to Mustangs from 1979-1992. So if you’re looking for a walkthrough on installing frame connectors, this will work for you too.

As it shows in the video my Fairmont is slightly longer than a Mustang. This created some challenges when installing the frame connectors. I’m still thinking about how I’m going to tackle that issue. For now the results are fantastic. The car is more sure footed and a LOT less noisy going over bumps. In my opinion, this is one of the best upgrades you can do to a Fox body vehicle, especially if it’s a convertible.

I did run into some issues with the brackets. Not sure what that was about. Perhaps there was an issue with my Fairmont, or it could have been a manufacturing issue. So far it seems to have worked out.

Lastly, I would recommend using a stripper over a grinder for cleaning the metal. I’d also recommend a face shield as I was picking chucks of metal out of my face for a couple of days after this. Also my safety glasses didn’t catch everything and a couple of times I got junk in my eye.

Link to the frame connectors I used: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/MM-MMFL5B/79-04-Mustang-Maximum-Motorsports-Bare-Finish-Full-Length-Subframe-Connectors

Camera: Brian Kast

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Tools

Welder:

MIGWELD 140
http://www.longevity-inc.com/mig-welders/migweld-140

Grinder:

Makita 9557PBX1 4-1/2″ Angle Grinder
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/makita-9557pbx1-4-1-2-angle-grinder/#oid=1002_1

Angle Die Grinder:

K Tool 87129 Air Die Grinder Kit
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-87129-air-die-grinder-kit-gearless-angle-die-grinder/#oid=1002_1

Tap and Die Set:

Gearwrench 3887 75 piece Tap and Die Drive Tool Set
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwrench-3887-75-piece-tap-and-die-drive-tool-set-sae-metric/#oid=1002_1

The grinder I should have used:

3M 03172 Large Rust and Paint Stripper
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/3m-03172-large-rust-and-paint-stripper/#oid=1002_1

Face Shield:

SAS Safety 5145 Deluxe Face Shield – Clear
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sas-safety-5145-deluxe-face-shield-clear/#oid=1002_1

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