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options after this happens? #1604106 07/05/06 03:57 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,483 near Tacoma, WA S SleeperZ OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP SleeperZ Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,483 near Tacoma, WA	So my rear sway bar bracket was totally destroyed after some spirited driving this weekend. What are my options? Obviously I could replace the whole subframe, but I'd rather not. Is it possible to weld in some pieces to remake the mount and then weld in the bracket? Frank McCoy aka Mod-deth aka Mid Life Crisis aka SVT Doood aka mcgainer is a SCAM ARTIST Pre98 Zetec - Some Mods

Re: options after this happens? #1604107 07/05/06 04:07 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	Just go to a junkyard and get a new bracket and bolt it in unless the mounting areas are FUBAR'd. -'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: options after this happens? #1604108 07/05/06 05:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville E ElKy Hard-core CEG'er
ElKy Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville	it looks like you only lost the bushing and the bracket broke. the subframe seems to be ok. do as todras said and get another bracket from a yard. NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?

Re: options after this happens? #1604109 07/05/06 05:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT B BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT	Originally posted by ElKy: it looks like you only lost the bushing and the bracket broke. the subframe seems to be ok. do as todras said and get another bracket from a yard. looks to me that part of the bracket is gone, you can still see the end where the clamp slot in but where is the bolt hole on the other end for the clamp, the bushing, clamp and part of the mounting surface has disappeared - 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family

Re: options after this happens? #1604110 07/05/06 07:11 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,483 near Tacoma, WA S SleeperZ OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP SleeperZ Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,483 near Tacoma, WA	Originally posted by BrApple: but where is the bolt hole on the other end for the clamp, the bushing, clamp and part of the mounting surface has disappeared It's all gone, there's nothing to mount too. I'm wondering if I can just rebuild the mount (by weldinf in some peieces) and then weld in the bushing/bracket. Is that even worth it? Frank McCoy aka Mod-deth aka Mid Life Crisis aka SVT Doood aka mcgainer is a SCAM ARTIST Pre98 Zetec - Some Mods

Re: options after this happens? #1604111 07/06/06 01:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island J jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er
jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island	Subframe time Access to tools will be your only factor. The cheapest and quickest way would be to find 2 sockets that fit the alginment holes, and a trip to a junkyard for a subframe. 18mm, 15mm, 17mm, 13mm, 14mm, sockets and wrenchs will be needed, 1/2 drive breaker-bar and spraying the subframe to chassis bolts a few days to insure one doesn't break off. Beefing up would be more, and more time. Bradness offers this, but he is doing alot so if there is a time factor might not be your option (he would also have to hit a junkyard first), Bat is another option but not sure if they still offer a subframe ($$). As far as the brackets go, I have 2 if you think you need them, I'll send them to you for nothing, let me know Last edited by jd2-98s; 07/06/06 03:29 AM. JD a.k.a Fingers "Don't Panic" '98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k '98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k Street racing can kill just less of a chance with a 2.0

Re: options after this happens? #1604112 07/06/06 03:27 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI S SVTforme_dup1 CEG\'er
SVTforme_dup1 CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI	Time for some of this.. Which leads to this.. I can't believe I didn't actually take finished pics.. Was not that difficult to actually do - the process of tearing it down to this point and putting it back together took the most time. Be sure to watch out for gas tank clearance when adding brackets . Craig 1999 SVT Contour #1889 2001 SVT Cobra Conv. #252 1968 Torino GT Fastback 1969 Camaro RS/SS

Re: options after this happens? #1604113 07/06/06 03:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island J jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er
jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island	JD a.k.a Fingers "Don't Panic" '98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k '98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k Street racing can kill just less of a chance with a 2.0

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