Sub-frame connectors... Please build them correctly!

451Cuda said

I definitely wouldn't install frame connectors while a car is on the rotisserie. In my opinion you want it resting on a level surface and fully supported or I think you could "lock it in" to a slightly twisted position. I could be wrong but I've seen how door gaps change while a car is rotated around on one.

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I've never done it myself. But I've followed several builds that did it that way here at FABO and at a few other forums, and all of them went back together without any significant body fit issues. Nothing that you don't run into on these cars normally if you've completely disassembled them. I have yet to see a post anywhere about someone installing frame connectors and then not being able to close the doors, adjust the gaps, etc. Not saying it can't be done, but I think it's harder to screw up than people think.

Personally, I install mine with weight on the suspension and I check all the body gaps before I start to make sure everything is where I want it before I start welding. But that's probaby overkill.