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  • blatant
    Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 96

    #1

    Subframe bracket install

    Hi all,
    Finishing up my swap with replacing the rtabs + subframe bushings. I have installed the subframe bushings and the associated 22mm nut with bracket. I am able to get one 6 mm Allen head bolt closest to the front of the engine in but I cannot get the second one in.

    I tried manipulating the bracket, trying to get the aft most one in first, all with no luck. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to install both of them verse just the one.

    I am using the akg 75d red bushings if that makes a difference.

    Thanks for the help.
  • blatant
    Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 96

    #2
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    • 36brua
      Mod Crazy
      • Feb 2008
      • 689

      #3
      send pics to AKG ask them if you installed bushings correctly
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      • jeffnhiscars
        R3V OG
        • Jun 2011
        • 6010

        #4
        Loosen the 22mm nut so you have enough play to get the Allen bolts snug.
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        • blatant
          Member
          • Jul 2011
          • 96

          #5
          I tried loosening the 22mm nut, but didn't have any luck. I'll send AKG an email.

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          • SmokeE30
            E30 Mastermind
            • Jun 2009
            • 1730

            #6
            iirc if the bushing is upside down or not all the way up inside it can do that.
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            • blatant
              Member
              • Jul 2011
              • 96

              #7
              I think it may not be all the way up. AKG got back to me and told me to jack the subframe all the way up, install the 2 fasteners and then the 22mm nut last. I'll double check to see if the subframe is all the way up, but I feel the picture posted shows it is.

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