 Sub-Frame WIN! :( "custom"! new pics, can someone explain?! |
 Jul 31, 2010 - 5:29 PM
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Soo i decided to replace my almost shot subframe today with the one I bought from Jims 95 ST (mines a 94, but i didnt think it would mattterrrr
 )So every single! bolt lines up fine, with the exception of 2....fairly important bolts The bolt on the top, to hold the rack and pinion in place do not line up. I measured with a piece of string (after I spent many rust filled hours in the hot sun, and took out and put in the new one) and discovered (pic shows details) that the new k-frame is bout 1 1/2" - 2" longer than my original. They are generally in the same place, like if my rack was 2 inches longer it would work perfect...but its not I think I have an idea, as I am just going to get a piece of metal (like 1/4" thick) and cut it to be able to extend the piece the steering bolts to. Then drill out holes to bolt to the holes on it now, and drill out holes to where the rack can actually bolt on. I feel like if i get it sturdy it should be fine, as it just has to hold it in place. And once its in I will bring it to my uncles to try and weld the extended pieces on there, so my steering doesnt just break Why would this be though? i just 100% do not understand, is the steering from a 94 really that much different than a 95? I mean my engine is from a 95! Keep in mind absolutely every other bolt is, on and perfectly fine... any thoughts would be great as i have given up for the day (took me alone like 8 hourrrsssss, mainly cause i didt really know what i was doing) . ugh this suckkkss.. 
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Aug 2, 2010 - 7:40 PM
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make sure, you put loctite or something to keep those screws in there tight.
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Aug 2, 2010 - 8:10 PM
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I actually just found my loctite like 2 mins ago (it was all hiding under my old rear seats lol) but yeah theres lock washers on there too, so i dont think its goin any where
sooooooooo happy it freakin worked lol, can not STAND not being able to drive! just gotta bolt the sway bar on, and its all done 
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mgnt232 Sub-Frame WIN! :( "custom"! new pics Jul 31, 2010 - 5:29 PM
njccmd2002 Well for one point, i will say wow, for such amazi... Jul 31, 2010 - 9:30 PM Spider77 Yeah, its hard to tell form the pics (as the are a... Jul 31, 2010 - 10:45 PM mgnt232 yeah sorry bout the pic i just snapped it quick wh... Aug 1, 2010 - 3:52 AM njccmd2002 you left the finger there... ha ha.
yes i agree t... Aug 1, 2010 - 5:57 AM mgnt232 right! its messed up, i was gonna take off the... Aug 1, 2010 - 1:07 PM mgnt232 WOO got it to work, heres some pics its the firs... Aug 2, 2010 - 7:30 PM Spider77 If your going to use loctite, prime it first! ... Aug 3, 2010 - 4:42 PM
mgnt232 i wish i read that before lol, i sat through a pre... Aug 3, 2010 - 5:31 PM HectortheRican QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Aug 3, 2010 - 5:31 ... Aug 4, 2010 - 9:06 PM mgnt232 haha yeah its a little annoying but at least my f... Aug 4, 2010 - 10:33 PM Spider77 Wow, gotta fix that! Aug 3, 2010 - 6:10 PM lagos QUOTE Why would this be though? i just 100% do not... Aug 3, 2010 - 6:34 PM mgnt232 haha i see that now , but my idea worked just nee... Aug 3, 2010 - 6:38 PM |
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