Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

[vr4gasm]

I was looking for this information and could not find it so i figured i would compile it and hopefully help someone else out!

UMI Performance
umiperformance.com

Boxed Version # 2000 - 27.25lbs (2") $159.00
Tubular Version # 2001-2002 - 24.75lbs (1.750”) $139.00-174.00
#2003 & #2004 they said "about" 30lbs (1.250”) $279.00-299.00




BMR Fabrication
bmrfabrication.com

SFC001 boxed connectors - 26lbs (2") $159.00

SFC004 tubular - 15lbs (1.625") $139.99



J&M Products
hotpart.com

2 point tubular - 18lbs (1.750") $137.50

3 point boxed - 38lbs (size not listed) $194.55



all 3 companies i have talked to have been really nice and honest and say 3 point is a waste of money.. they would for sure use 2 point its not worth the added weight.

[pace2006]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

Good info. From what I've heard, SLP 3-points are some of the heaviest SFCs. Kenny Brown DD's were also pretty popular back in the day, and are similar to the J&M design. As for the 2-point vs. 3-point, most people are fine with 2-point. 3-point connects are useful when using a shorter tunnel brace mounted Torque Arm.

[vr4gasm]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

updated with pricing and thickness if anyone has any other brands with for sure weights or anything they would like to add to the main post pm me and i will add it :)

[enzia35]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

Awesome. I was looking at 3 point but I guess 2 point will be good enough. Thanks for the comparisons.\
Next up should be how effective each brand is.

[nitetime_pr]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

I have the UMI tubular weld on version on my 99 'vert and they made a world of difference as the car feels solid now, before the SFC install, my car was kinda noisy with a shaky/mushy feel when pushed hard. Now, burnouts are much easier, especially around corners where the car just drifts for a bit and then hooks (predictably) ...so much fun! Cornering is greatly improved and very solid/tight on rough roads. Best 1st mod for a convertible, almost no cowl shake any more.

I strongly recommend this mod as it greatly increases frame rigidity (GM should have built 4th gen F-bodies with SFC to begin with). I paid $210 for the SFC set and another $50 to have them welded in. My mechanic said all that welding smoked out the shop but am I ever glad he did it right. This mod is worth every cent I paid :cool:

[enzia35]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

You're making me want to spend money:tup:.

[mestupryan]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

You're making me want to spend money:tup:.

same.. ive always wanted SFCs but i thought they were alot more. this is gunna be hard to resist..

[vr4gasm]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

i am going with the j & m 2 point i have their panhard bar and lower control arms and love them..

[techsan23]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

Good mod. I couldnt resist the 3 point connectors. Especially since I was welding my cage hoop to them.

[BallerMaro13]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

i have 2 point tubular j&m sfc's (weld in) and they are by far one of the best suspension mods i could have done. along with my other suspension goodies, the car takes twisties like it's on rails---my 3.8 handles better than my ls1 no questions asked.

vr4--ur in good shape mang.

[vr4gasm]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

i have 2 point tubular j&m sfc's (weld in) and they are by far one of the best suspension mods i could have done. along with my other suspension goodies, the car takes twisties like it's on rails---my 3.8 handles better than my ls1 no questions asked.

vr4--ur in good shape mang.

do your 2point since they are round still make good jacking rails?

[ssms5411]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

I have the 2 point Tub. BMR's sub frame connectors which are nice , bolted them in, then welded them. Great handling and really notice them once driving. I use the jacks on the tub. part for the jacks come in handy.

[nitetime_pr]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

techsan23, you have one of the cleanest under carriages I have ever seen...not only that, but it appears that your car is set up right too. Please tell me what your car has going on, it looks serious enough :bowdown:

[BallerMaro13]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

do your 2point since they are round still make good jacking rails?

yeah they still serve as good jack points

[techsan23]

Re: Sub Frame Connector weight comparison

techsan23, you have one of the cleanest under carriages I have ever seen...not only that, but it appears that your car is set up right too. Please tell me what your car has going on, it looks serious enough :bowdown:

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