If i were to change my rear sub frame with a newer one will i need to get that sub frame aligned when it is bolted on to the car??
REAR SUB FRAME
- Thread starter Bowser
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The frame itself bolts onto unadjustable locations but.....
-The old frame may be tweaked a bit and the car was aligned to compensate
-The new frame might be off compared to the rest of the car
-If you re-use your suspension arms the alignment will be disturbed upon assembly
-If the new frame comes with arms, who knows what the alignment was..
At least have it checked when you are done, some places will even do a check for free in hopes of selling you the alignment you are probably going to need anyways.
-The old frame may be tweaked a bit and the car was aligned to compensate
-The new frame might be off compared to the rest of the car
-If you re-use your suspension arms the alignment will be disturbed upon assembly
-If the new frame comes with arms, who knows what the alignment was..
At least have it checked when you are done, some places will even do a check for free in hopes of selling you the alignment you are probably going to need anyways.
and if you have it out anyway:
-beadblast and coat with POR 15
-bend the metal tabs behind the eccentric lobes back to 90* and run a bead of weld behind them to prevent further movement
-replace the subframe bushings
-possibly reinforce the subframe where it's prone to cracking (search- there are pics)
-shaeff
-beadblast and coat with POR 15
-bend the metal tabs behind the eccentric lobes back to 90* and run a bead of weld behind them to prevent further movement
-replace the subframe bushings
-possibly reinforce the subframe where it's prone to cracking (search- there are pics)
-shaeff