Kenny Brown Subframe

Kenny Brown Double-Diamond Subframe Connectors improve handling, feel, weight transfer and extend the life of the car by reducing Power Robbing chassis flex. The Double-Diamond Subframe Connectors are the core of the Kenny Brown Camaro and Firebird Chassis Support System to strengthen the car. The primary feature is the unique Double-Diamond design, double-triangulating each side of the floor pan plus connecting to the factory center chassis midpan crossmember. Another unique feature of the Double-Diamond Subframe Connectors is strengthening of the rear lower control arm pick-up point by “boxing” it with the Subframe Connectors and the rear inner subframe, providing positive rear suspension alignment and torque transmittal
  
Driver’s side Double Diamond Subframe Connector.
 
Tools Needed:
Electric (or air) grinder;
MIG welder
Wrench or socket set.
  
Installation Time: Approximately 2 hours
 
IMPORTANT: The Double-Diamond™ Subframe Connectors are not interchangeable left to right. They are stamped "D" for driver's side and "P" for passenger’s side. Welding should be done by an experienced welder using the proper equipment and in a well-ventilated space. Always be aware of fire hazards when welding. Trial fit the Subframes before beginning. If you have any questions, fitment is obstructed or seems impractical, call the Kenny Brown Tech Line at 604-984-3673. Carefully read the installation instructions before beginning. If you do not understand or feel comfortable with the procedures, have a capable mechanic perform the installation .

Installation:

1. Disconnect the battery. Jack up the vehicle and support it under the suspension with jack stands;

2. Remove the bolts for one side of the midpan crossmember (location A) and sandwich the Double-Diamond Subframe Connector between the floor pan and midpan crossmember using the existing bolts and nuts. Hand tighten. On Driver’s side, reposition brake lines around Subframe Connector by drilling small holes to remount brake line clips (93-96 cars);

3. Loosen the rear lower control arm bolt (chassis end) (location B) far enough so that it is possible to slide the Double-Diamond Subframe Connector under the washer.

4. Tighten the two midpan crossmember bolts (in instruction #2) and the rear lower control arm bolt to factory specifications;

5. Weld connectors to subframe of the car. See Illustration #1 (weld at C, D, and E). It may be necessary to use a jack to mate the Subframe Connector flush to floor pan in some cases;

6. Locations C show tabs located off to the side of the Double Diamond Subframe Connector (two per side). Weld these tabs to the factory pinch weld located underneath the car;

7. Repeat these instructions on the opposite side of the vehicle.

8. After welds have cooled, we recommend that a rubberized undercoating be applied to the welded areas to help resist rust;

Any questions about kits, parts, installations or services are welcome. Contact Bishop by phone at  866-867-8324 or e-mail bishop@bishopsales.com and we will respond promptly. If you're in the neighborhood, then drop by the shop at 1130 West 15th Street North Vancouver BC and we will gladly give you a tour of our facilities, but beware – there may be a Monster and ferocious horsepower beasts in our shop when you visit! We really love to share the fun with other performance enthusiasts who want to take their cars to the next level of performance, appearance and handling!

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