EDELBROCK SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS
FOR 1993-2002 CAMARO/FIREBIRD
CATALOG #5290
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new sub-frame connectors. If you have any
questions or problems, contact our
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APPLICATION:
Designed for 1993-2000 Camaro/Firebird hard-top. Edelbrock sub-frame connectors are stronger and
more effective than other brands because they have: (1) a larger welding surface area; (2) reinforce the rear lower
control arm mounting points and floor pan cross-member; (3) Ground clearance will not be reduced as with other brands of
sub-frame connectors.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT SUGGESTED FOR INSTALLATION:
In addition to common hand tools, you will need a wire feed
MIG welder, drive on vehicle lift, pit and/or floor jack, jack stands, soft backed grinder and c-clamps and vise grips.
NOTES:
(1)
Weld-on sub-frame connectors should be installed by a professional welder with the proper equipment and a
good understanding of welding dissimilar metals. Your vehicle’s sub-frame is formed from relatively thin gauge
sheet metal. The end brackets of the sub-frame connectors are 1/8” thick hot rolled steel, laser cut and formed to
fit your vehicle’s sub-frames.
(2)
Sub-frame connectors should not be installed on vehicles that have sub-frame damage due to accident or
vehicles with weak or unequal rate springs.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(1)
Disconnect battery. Remove rear seat lower cushions,
front/side plastic kick panels, lift carpet, padding and
wire loom and support up off the floor pan during
welding process.
(2)
Disconnect the fuel lines, located under the vehicle on
the left side between transmission cross-member and
body pinch weld. These lines may be under pressure,
so use caution when disconnecting (use eye protection).
Plug fuel lines as necessary so no fuel can leak from
lines. Remember, you will be welding in this area and
don’t want any fuel anywhere around. Remove the fuel
line protector block (if equipped), located on left side
under vehicle, behind the left front tire, bolted to the floor
pan. Remove the plastic clip holding the fuel lines and
carefully move fuel lines out of the way. Note: 2000-
2002 model year vehicles have the fuel and brake lines
protected by a sheet metal shield on the inside surface
of the left front sub-frame. Remove the shield and
gently pull the lines away from the sub-frame where you
will be welding. Protect as necessary during welding.
(3)
Carefully pull the steel brake line away from the
vehicle’s front sub-frame (see figure 1) just enough to
enable welding of front -end bracket to sub-frame.
Note:
Duct tape can be used to protect the steel brake
line from being damaged during welding.
(4)
For fit and welding, your vehicle’s full weight
should be resting on all four tires. The tires
should be the same size and have the same air
pressure. This will ensure that your vehicle’s
body and sub-frames are neutral and are not in
pre-load (twist or bind).
(5)
Remove the front bolt from the rear lower
control arm and position the sub-frame connector
in place (see figure 2).
Note:
Only remove one control arm bolt at a time. This
will make reinstallation of bolts much easier.
Reinstall control arm bolt. Do not tighten at this
time. Raise the front of sub-frame connector into
place. Use the nut plates, 5/16 hex bolts and flat
washers supplied in kit, to temporarily secure the
front bracket to the vehicle’s sub-frame
(see figures 1 & 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
