Subframe connectors vs jacking rails

[ryanr24]

I remember subframe commenters were all the rage on 94-03 mustangs, doesn’t seem like a big deal anymore, the jacking rails look similar, what’s the difference?

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[dgc333]

Subframe connectors are used to tie the front and rear subframes of a unibody car to stiffen the car for improved handling.

Jacking rails are used to protect the rocker panels when jacking up the car.

 

[snaproll]

The chassis are also much stiffer these days. Those old fox cars were like a wet noodle.

 

[Darkane]

The chassis are also much stiffer these days. Those old fox cars were like a wet noodle.

True. My car is always on three wheels while backing off my driveway.

My old fox would pretzel lol.

 

[Gurjit]

my 88 drop top was a wiggly mess, this s550 is stiff like my bmw was

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