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Old 08-16-2011 | 09:57 AM
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Default Front subframe beam

The beam that the lower control arms bolt to. Can this be replaced?
 
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Old 08-16-2011 | 12:42 PM
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Looks like #2 is what you're talking about?
 
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Old 08-16-2011 | 09:04 PM
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is something wrong with it or you looking for a upgrade? If so ESP makes some really good traction bars check them out. They are fair priced too...

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Old 08-16-2011 | 09:23 PM
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Oops it is the rear section of the front sub frame. It's bent. I still have +2* of camber on my front passenger wheel.

I have seen the traction bars they sell. They are wicked
 
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Old 08-17-2011 | 06:52 AM
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It's okay, just drive without front passenger then :-)
Get a used one at the junk yard and save yourself some money.
 

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Old 08-22-2011 | 09:13 PM
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man bare front subframe is freaking 80+ dollars at a pick n pull.. 3 hours to remove and a day to remove mine and reinstall, EFF that. i will live with the positive camber for now.. it will even out when i drop the car.
 
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Old 08-22-2011 | 10:11 PM
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Yeah it's kind of pita job, would be easier if you have a lift :-)
 
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Old 09-16-2011 | 02:17 PM
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I'm gonna attempt to replace. I can't seem to get a good diagram on AllData. Anyone know how the rack n pinion is connected to it? Any tricks on getting the rear motor mount off abd back on?
 
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Old 09-21-2011 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks for the replies....

I used a 3lbs hammer to make adjustments to the frame. Fixed the camber issue on my own.
 
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Old 09-21-2011 | 08:32 PM
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I like the caveman approach. Thanks for the update.

Did you get into an accident, because that beam shouldn't bend on its own. Was it part #2 in the diagram above that was bent?
 



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