Sub-frame replacement Options

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How hard is it to take out and replace subframe on a 94 GT? TIA

[enderswift]

you dont need an engine lift. The driver and passenger mounts support the engine and removing the motor wont make the subframe removal any easier. The only major obstacles are the steering rack bolts (they are difficult to loosen), the sway bar (the exaust runs between it and the subframe. I usually just take the exhaust apart), and maybe removing the rear engine mount (It's tough if you've never attempted it before)

I highly recommend placing a jack under the subframe before removing the bolts that secure it to the chassis. This way you can lower it gently once everything is disconnected instead of having it just drop to the ground.

Also be sure to remove the crush tubes from the control arms if you're planning to transfer those over to the new subframe. I had no idea what crush tubes were the first time I did it and ended up ruining them. You wont be able to line up the arms properly in the new subframe without them.

Anyway, I was able to remove a subframe in a junkyard with hand tools in about 3 hours. An impact gun will make the job a breeze.

This post has been edited by enderswift: Dec 27, 2014 - 12:42 AM