Weld rear subframe

dragracer

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Was doing some work underneath and noticed my subframe was cracked and welded right behind the diff. Not very good weld either.:(

I have a low mile subframe out of a na auto car I held onto for some reason. Now I know why.:)

Anybody do any welding on these to help reinforce them? Figured I do it while its out.

Rich
 
hvyman

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Yeah. It's quite common.

Iirc shaeff or someone has a good build thread with lots of pics how his was stregthened.
 
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It was Shaeff. I was looking at the thread like a week or two ago.

No way in hell i would doubt IJ has done it. But i haven't seen his thread yet. anyone have a link?
 
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Anybody whos dropped the subframe.
Wheres a good place to put jack stands?

Framerail right in front of the front subframe bolts Im not sure of. Could put under rear bumper, but I dont want to remove the cover.
 
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On the pinch welds where the lift points are if you can. If not the frame rails would do. Just block the front wheels.
 
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dragracer;1696387 said:
Thanks guys. Probably be over friday.

Id like to have IJ's whole subframe with 9" :eek:
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It's for sale ;)

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dragracer;1696736 said:
Yea, thats what I did. Cant believe all bolts came out easy. And my brake rotors actually just slid off. Miracle.
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Usually if you just loosen the parking brake they will always do that.
 
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