Fixing Rear Subframe

[volcar]

Hi Folks, Recently while jacking my ‘tour to effect some repairs to the rear suspension the slop in the subframe that holds the rear stabilizer bar tore apart. As a result I am presently unable to reinstall the stabilizer bar due to the fact that the bracket that holds in place cannot be installed. I have been contemplating procuring a BAT HD Rear Subframe, however, I am having a difficulty in justifying the $395.00 expenditure.
As a consequence I am using this medium to ascertain whether any of you good folks can advise me how I can repair my existing subframe & beef it up in the process. The usual comments/advise will be greatly appreciated

 

[eepals]

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...184919&page=20&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=365&vc=1

 

[Bradness]

I do them all the time. Cost is considerably less than a new 1 but there is shipping, downtime, etc.

Find a local competent welder, get some digipix, pull the sub and away you go.

Best way IS to remove the sub. Get a much better welding and fabricating job that way.

 

[volcar]

Fixing Rear Subframe

Thanks for the response folks it's greatly appreciated. Bradness, can you furnish me with more details on the process that you use e.g. what material should I use & how will the modification accommodate the original bracket. A sketch of the modification will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your further response

 

[RandyCSVT]

Thanks for the response folks it's greatly appreciated. Bradness, can you furnish me with more details on the process that you use e.g. what material should I use & how will the modification accommodate the original bracket. A sketch of the modification will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your further response

my fix without removing the subframe

I had the same problem and needed a quick fix. I cant have the car out of commission long enough to pull the subframe and weld it up like everybody else has. I used angle iron to weld on a new tab for the stock bracket to weld into. I removed the flimsy metal tab, and then got an "L" shaped piece of iron. I cut it to fit even onto the subframe, Drilled a hole in it, and welded a nut onto the back side of the piece. I cut a bolt to fit and welded the bracket in place of the stock one. My only difference is the top of the "L" connects to where the bushing sits, and the shorter part of the "L" connects to the subframe parallel to the first weld. It is really much stronger, but I still have the factory bracket. I will be testing this out to see if it hold up. My weak link is the fact that I am still using the stock bracket that hooks into a tab in the subframe, but I believe this solid connection at the bolt will keep it from bending or breaking.

 

[volcar]

Fixing Rear Subframe

RandyCSVT, I find you fix very interesting as I too am unable to do without my vehicle for any extended period of time due to the fact that I am disabled person. I will be extremely grateful if you were to keep me posted on the outcome of your fix before I attempt to replicate it. By the way for a better understanding/clarity of your method will it be possible for you furnish me with sketches/drawings showing it's done. Your response will be greatly appreciated.

 

[RandyCSVT]

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I can't get a picture of the actual weld, because my car is currently in the shop. Here is a drawing. I hope it makes sense, but if not I will answer any questions. It has held up really well so far.

 

[volcar]

Fixing Rear Subframe

The drawing helps, however, there is one problem the part of my subframe that is damaged is the factory tab area. I am therefore wondering whether your fix can be modified to repair damage. Let me know what you think.