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Old 10-29-2020, 08:43 AM
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Default Smith Racecraft sub-frames

Just wondering if many guys are running them. How were they to install

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Old 10-29-2020, 10:28 AM
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Bolts right in if you car isn’t bent.

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Old 10-31-2020, 02:53 PM
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Ours went right in.Just had to trim the frame connector up front.

Got a smoking deal on it,so even if it was a bitch,it would have been worth it.

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Ours went right in.Just had to trim the frame connector up front.

Got a smoking deal on it,so even if it was a bitch,it would have been worth it.
Any idea on weight savings?

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Brian if you already have tubular control arms, rack, etc. it's about 80lbs. I just had this conversation with Jeff Kinsler on Friday. Lol

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Brian if you already have tubular control arms, rack, etc. it's about 80lbs. I just had this conversation with Jeff Kinsler on Friday. Lol
Cool thx!
Wish someone made a 2nd gen rad support like you guys have. That'd knockoff more weight


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Call Ron at Rhodes Custom Auto. 302-378-1701. Not sure if he is interested in doing one, but it would be worth a call. Who knows, he might have already done one.

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Any idea on weight savings?
With just the Smith frame,no control arms,I can pick it up and carry it no problem.

When my bud and I put the stock frame,with control arms in my truck,we could barely lift it.

We are currently still looking for our nuts in his driveway.

Worth the investment in my opinion.

We got ours from Jeff Mill,Mills588,over on Yellowbullet.He really took care of us.

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With just the Smith frame,no control arms,I can pick it up and carry it no problem.

When my bud and I put the stock frame,with control arms in my truck,we could barely lift it.

We are currently still looking for our nuts in his driveway.

Worth the investment in my opinion.

We got ours from Jeff Mill,Mills588,over on Yellowbullet.He really took care of us.
U got any pics of the subframe installed you can share?

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U got any pics of the subframe installed you can share?
Only have a few
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Looks like that would get rid of a lot of weight!

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With just the Smith frame,no control arms,I can pick it up and carry it no problem.

When my bud and I put the stock frame,with control arms in my truck,we could barely lift it.

We are currently still looking for our nuts in his driveway.

Worth the investment in my opinion.

We got ours from Jeff Mill,Mills588,over on Yellowbullet.He really took care of us.
Do you have Jeff’s phone number?

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425-327-0810

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Call Ron at Rhodes Custom Auto. 302-378-1701. Not sure if he is interested in doing one, but it would be worth a call. Who knows, he might have already done one.
Didn't he do one for Bruce's old car?

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Do these s/f require motor plates?

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Do these s/f require motor plates?
Yes,and a rack.

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Mine bare weighs 65lbs. No idea what a stock 2nd gen bare frame weighs but im sure it's well over 65lbs
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Mine bare weighs 65lbs. No idea what a stock 2nd gen bare frame weighs but im sure it's well over 65lbs
How much did it set you back?

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How much did it set you back?
Pricing is on their site. Depends on the options but imo it's very reasonable.

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