subframe repair

I finally decided to tackle the cracked subframe on my 73 swinger. I cut out the bad metal on the bottom where the rear kmember nut is and removed the nut. I ended up internally sleeving it with a piece of 3 by 2 inch 3/16th wall steel tubing. I did 3 3/8ths plug welds on the inner side and 5 on the outer side.

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Aug 15,  · Literally, every one of my friends with an E46 has had this repair (6 out of 6 cars). THE PROBLEM. First off it’s not the subframe itself that cracks or goes bad. So when people say that the subframe is cracked or reinforced they are inaccurate. The subframe is just the tubular frame that cradles the rear differential.

Joined Feb 24, 2000. 4,817 Posts. #5 · Jun 11, 2001. It's not a problem welding the repair plates on top of the subframe. However, save yourself $ and return the kit. I paid about $5 at a scrap metal place for 1/4" plate and made them. I had enough for several cars. I suggest returing the kit.

Repair kit is supplied bare metal for welding purposes. Repairs front subframe on 1970-1981 Camaro and Firebird's. Additional information 

QH QSK230S Subframe Repair Kit - Rear LH & RH (Axle Set) QSK230S in Suspension & Steering Subframes.

How much does it cost to repair frame damage? The cost of fixing damage to a car's frame depends heavily on how serious the damage was. Very minor dents can cost as little as $500 to fix, not including paint work. However, damage to any of the structural parts of the vehicle can cost upwards of $10,000.

In Stock. $42.95. Quantity: Add to Wish List. Description. 0 Reviews. 40+ years of moisture and abuse can leave your 1970-81 Camaro/Firebird frame in bad shape. Rusted mounts make them unable to properly locate the body mounts. Our 8 piece kit is designed to weld-in and provide a sturdy surface and a properly sized hole to restore the frame to

Aug 22,  · I recently bought a subframe repair kit for my 79 camaro z-28 frame. The kit was advertised by Eckler's to be for a 1970-1981 camaro subframe. When the kit arrived, the packaging is marked for a 67-69 camaro and the parts do not come close to fitting. Does anyone know if this kit needs to be modified to fit a 79 subframe and has anyone ever

May 03,  · Feb 12, 2009. 445. Delray Beach Florida. That repair piece doesn't look like it's for a 2nd gen F body. The little hole is too far away from the larger one. There should be about 5/8" metal between the holes, so unless you've got a really thin thumb you can't use the small hole to line it up. May 3, . #4.

BMW Sub-frame Repair and Reinforcement Service. Unfortunately, if you own an E36 or E46 BMW 3 series you're at risk for sub-frame related damage. BMW has an inherent flaw in the

If you own a W107 and the subframe has not been replaced there is a Click to View Images. Modified subframe. Click to View Images. repaired.

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Repair kit for broken lower bracket of composite subframe in Husqvarna Enduro / Cross Country / Motocross bikes. Fits: Husqvarna FE/FX/TE/TX/TC

The rear wheel arch often fails at the same time as the subframe mounts however, frequently goes unnoticed and neglected during a repair/reinforcement plate install only to cause trouble later on. In some cases, the secondary failure due to this area can be far worse than the initial failure if left unchecked, the floor will begin to tear away

Reasonable DIY rust repair on a vehicle subframe, unibody, or frame. 673,698 views Mar 2, Repairing a subframe by cutting out the rust, welding patches, then painting. more more 1.5K

Sometimes repairs don't go as planned. When a captive nut broke free, we got creative and got the car done on time.

Will the repair be safe. That means no rust were the sub frame mounts. You cant replace the car for $800. So as long as the car will be safe,fix it. It would help if you can post a pic of the rusted area and were the sub frame mounts. I should be able to tell you from the pics if you should fix it. Rod-Knox January 5, , 6:12am #4

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E46 M3 Subframe Reinforcement Repair Owners of the BMW 3 Series (E46 models) have been reporting cracks and damage in the rear subframe area