V1 DF tubular subframe install, tech and reviews

[Gtstorey]

You can get a much better clamp for just a few bucks on eBay.

 

[Gtstorey]

Look up Bosch pump mount on eBay. There are a couple of different sizes so check the diameter of your pump.

 

[Rttoys]

Meh. I zip tied mine, to get me by. Forgot all about it till you bumped this thread.

 

[devianteng]

I just mounted up my pump the other day, on my LSJ. I also didn’t love the design DF provides but it should be fine. Clamps are a little oversized but the hoses should keep it from rotating away. Got mine tucked up above the subframe and confident it’ll be fine.

I did remember to slap it and say, “that’s not going anywhere.” — so I know it’s good.

 

[LaunchPad]

i just went thru the store page. . . .no sign of the tubular subframe. . .is there a particular "other" way to order these or have they been discontinued or is my wife right and i have "Man-eyes" and cant see the snake about to bite me?

 

[Rauq]

i just went thru the store page. . . .no sign of the tubular subframe. . .is there a particular "other" way to order these or have they been discontinued or is my wife right and i have "Man-eyes" and cant see the snake about to bite me?

Tubular Goblin Subframe for Manual Cars

Note: This is a bulky item. The shipping cost will be calculated at time of shipping and invoiced separately. This subframe and suspension setup replaces the Cobalt subframe, removes all rubber bushings from the rear suspension, removes the original Goblin toe link, and replaces the Cobalt...

store.dfkitcar.com

 

[LaunchPad]

thank you for the link. . .it works but why does it seem to not show up when in the goblin store front when i just enter there and look for the item?

 

[Gtstorey]

thank you for the link. . .it works but why does it seem to not show up when in the goblin store front when i just enter there and look for the item?

Because everyone at DF is better at building cars than maintaining websites?

 

[Rauq]

You're not wrong, but...

 

[TravMac]

I'm not sure if its just me or not, but I have a small pile of hardware that for the life of me I can't figure out where it goes. Anyone got any advice? In the picture below its the upper right gaggle of fasteners. Maybe one is for the trans mount? But not sure about the other 3. The lower right seems to be 4 spare bolts for something that the bag count didn't account for, so I guess bonus?


Other than that the cradle is looking good. I'm adding a few pictures I think might be helpful for reference that I haven't seen yet.

 

[Rttoys]

If everything is accounted for, then I’m not sure where they go.

the clamps on the left are to hold the ic water pump, but no one uses it that I know of.

 

[Brian74]

Are these no longer being sold? I don't see them in the store.

 

[LittleRipper]

Are these no longer being sold? I don't see them in the store.

Link below:

Tubular Goblin Subframe for Manual Cars

Note: This is a bulky item. The shipping cost will be calculated at time of shipping and invoiced separately. This subframe and suspension setup replaces the Cobalt subframe, removes all rubber bushings from the rear suspension, removes the original Goblin toe link, and replaces the Cobalt...

store.dfkitcar.com

 

[Brian74]

Link below:

Tubular Goblin Subframe for Manual Cars

Note: This is a bulky item. The shipping cost will be calculated at time of shipping and invoiced separately. This subframe and suspension setup replaces the Cobalt subframe, removes all rubber bushings from the rear suspension, removes the original Goblin toe link, and replaces the Cobalt...

store.dfkitcar.com

Thanks. Not sure why I couldn't find it.

 

[Gtstorey]

Thanks. Not sure why I couldn't find it.

It's not unusual for items for sale on DF's site to not have links in their store.

 

[LittleRipper]

It's not unusual for items for sale on DF's site to not have links in their store.

Thanks. Not sure why I couldn't find it.

I had to type it in on google and it took me to the page, no links for it anywhere as far as I can tell.
You can also buy the knuckles separately if needed. See link below:

Tubular Subframe Knuckle

Replacement knuckle for the Goblin's tubular subframe kit. These are available in left and right, and they differ depending on whether or not your donor is an SS/TC.

store.dfkitcar.com

 

[David]

Are these no longer being sold? I don't see them in the store.

You got me scared for a second, will probably order one over the winter.

 

[Markm]

You got me scared for a second, will probably order one over the winter.

Definitely worth the investment

 

[Adam]

I had to type it in on google and it took me to the page, no links for it anywhere as far as I can tell.
You can also buy the knuckles separately if needed. See link below:

Tubular Subframe Knuckle

Replacement knuckle for the Goblin's tubular subframe kit. These are available in left and right, and they differ depending on whether or not your donor is an SS/TC.

store.dfkitcar.com

Just to confirm, if you go to our website, click on store, and then search "tubular" or "subframe," does it not pop up? I know Google is much better than the forum search but I haven't had problems with the store search on my end.

 

[Brian74]

Just to confirm, if you go to our website, click on store, and then search "tubular" or "subframe," does it not pop up? I know Google is much better than the forum search but I haven't had problems with the store search on my end.

I did it that way yesterday later on and was able to find it that way. Just wasn't showing up on the default "list all".