Replacing subframe .

[rollerdan]

Well basically ive come to the conclusion my subframe is bent or slightly kinked as the osf suspension strut is slightly angled like this / i can see this by looking at my solid top mounts and i can see the top of the shock is leaning . The previous owner said he had a fight with a kerb at some point .

Anyways more to the point how much we looking at to replace one ? Also isit easy enough to replace on axle stands ?

 

[Bluebeard]

It's do-able on axel stands, we've done a couple (I'm a glorified valeter and my mates a builder! lol) on the floor and its more difficult than on a ramp, but its certainly doable.

Allow a day for it if you're confident, 2 if you're a bit special.

 

[Adam.]

Not too hard but can be a pain in the ass if the captive nuts spin.

You sure the hub or wishbone isn't bent?

Get some pics up.

 

[rollerdan]

Will get some pics up 2moro mate . As far as im aware i cannot see anything wrong with the wishbone :/ ive changed the ball joint on that side made no diff.
But the wishbone has got me thinking wouldnt that bend before the subframe?

 

[MartinR]

I would be looking at the wishbone tbh or where it mounts onto the subframe

 

[rollerdan]

Guna take the wishbones off today see of theres any kinks or a somthing . Im hoping its just the wishbones

 

[rollerdan]

So removed wishbones to see if anythings bent today .

Thats the wishbone doesnt look bent to me ?

Heres the top of the strut i was talking about .

Note how close the nut is to the top mount body .

This is the passenger side perfectly straight no lean on the nut .

Removed wishbone today and found this dimple on my subframe do not know if its ment to be there ?

 

[1812lsd]

Can't see the subframe pic?