Busted my sway bar mounts

[bastianshaw]

Nice. I had to swap out my subframe when I found out PO did the same thing to my car, it isn't too bad but welding is much simpler.

Yea no way was i dropping the subframe for this, it worked out great

[Zasz]

Nice. I had to swap out my subframe when I found out PO did the same thing to my car, it isn't too bad but welding is much simpler.

[bastianshaw]

Note to self: don't do this on my 87 vert

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This is a wise choice

[bastianshaw]

Ok finally got this done:










I just reused the old bushings as I didnt want any more squeaks

can anyone explain why my steering effort increased after this?

[bastianshaw]

No waiting to get some free time but I will for sure post back here maybe even w pics stay tuned

[Swanny]

And update?

[bastianshaw]

couldn't someone weld on the reinforcement plates without the tab being there and then just using that plate for the new "tab"?

this is my planned course ill report back just waiting on the plates from ie

[peytonracer4]

couldn't someone weld on the reinforcement plates without the tab being there and then just using that plate for the new "tab"?

[noid]

I had the tab's that broke off, but generally there is enough space to get a mig welder ip above the tab to weld from both sides.

[bastianshaw]

I am happy to report that I was able to weld the pieces back on with the subframe still on the car. Much stronger then before.

did you have the tab that broke off or are you talking about the ireland reinforcement plates?

those ireland plates arc welded in..i cant see them breaking

[noid]

I am happy to report that I was able to weld the pieces back on with the subframe still on the car. Much stronger then before.

[bastianshaw]

happened to my car. better off and cheaper to just get a good used sub frame. BUT if you are doing some serious driving - I would run an extra weld bead across the that area to reinforce it.

swapping subframes is easier and cheaper then welding in reinforcement plates?

[Ceeker]

happened to my car. better off and cheaper to just get a good used sub frame. BUT if you are doing some serious driving - I would run an extra weld bead across the that area to reinforce it.

[bastianshaw]

Sorry to say but the easiest solution would be to swap in a new to you subframe in better shape.


Taylor

i know that doesnt sound "easy" at all

[E30_fiend]

Sorry to say but the easiest solution would be to swap in a new to you subframe in better shape.


Taylor