Subframe damage, HELP

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  • Marshmellow
    Noobie
    • Nov 2015
    • 33
    #1

    Subframe damage, HELP

    Previous owner of my poor e30 stripped the threads for the subframe bolts and instead of fixing it, he booger welded it to the frame. Long story short hit a gnarly dip in the road and the weld gave. How do i even go about fixing this?
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    • Northern
      R3V Elite
      • Nov 2010
      • 5036
      #2
      Drop subframe, grind off booger welds and paint, Helicoil the hole for a new bolt.
      Originally posted by priapism
      My girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.
      Originally posted by shameson
      Usually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30

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        • jeffnhiscars
          R3V OG
          • Jun 2011
          • 6010
          #3
          It looks like there may not be enough good metal to hold a helicoil. I'd grind off that crud and check.
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            • noahsense
              Advanced Member
              • Nov 2008
              • 102
              #4
              If there's rot, you'll need to replace the metal. This should be pretty easy for any reputable body shop.

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                • Marshmellow
                  Noobie
                  • Nov 2015
                  • 33
                  #5
                  Originally posted by noahsense
                  If there's rot, you'll need to replace the metal. This should be pretty easy for any reputable body shop.
                  how pricey do you think it would be?

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