How far can I lower subframe?

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Halfway through a clutch change just wondering how much I need to lower the passenger side of the subframe. I've loosened the driver side sub frame bolts and I've dropped the passenger side around five inches. Anyone know how far is too far?

Cheers ta

 

[bloke]

you can drop it right down, i use some studding instead of the bolts to drop it right down, never measured though but probably good 12"

 

[hipwell]

I didn't touch the subframe when I changed my clutch.

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

you can drop it right down, i use some studding instead of the bolts to drop it right down, never measured though but probably good 12"

Sound that's pretty much what I wanted to hear! Ta muchly

 

[bloke]

you don't need to drop it down much though.

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Job done. As we started taking the box out, realised we had room to fit the clutch. So didn't need to have it all the way out. Bargains.

Next on the list.. Leaky power steering pump! The joys.

 

[bloke]

i just drop subframe a bit and then pull the box over and let it rest on the subframe, gives you that bit extra room so you don't have to fiddle around lining the clutch up etc. no need t take it all the way out.