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Old 01-21-2006, 06:35 PM
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Subframe aka Suspension Member installation?

How hard is it to remove and install the Subframe/suspension member on a 2k2 max? I took a look under the car and I see the engine cross member, two control arms, and a few other bolts that hold this suspension member in place....is there anything else that I'm missing? I also took note that the bolts holding the suspension member to the frame, is torqued quite high...some upwards of 100ft-lbs....and so are the control arm bolts

I don't have access to a lift and don't have air tools...if I do the install, it will be done with hand tools and an 18.75 inch 1/2 drive breaker bar...can someone tell me if this is a DIY installation? Thanks
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Old 01-21-2006, 08:23 PM
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Call Jeff at maximum tuning. He took mine out to put the new Motor mounts in.
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Old 01-21-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
Call Jeff at maximum tuning. He took mine out to put the new Motor mounts in.
Unless of course Im thinking of the wrong thing...

Ah crap I think I am.
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Old 01-21-2006, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
Unless of course Im thinking of the wrong thing...

Ah crap I think I am.
yeah you are...you are thinking of the engine cross member...I'm talking about the SUSPENSION member aka subframe member

I already know how to remove the engine cross member anyway...its a breeze
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Old 01-22-2006, 12:33 AM
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WTF did you do now? Dude seriously, you need to stop working on your car. Leave it to a qualified mechanic. I heard you bought the same supension bolt like 3 times in a row at the dealership!
 
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WTF did you do now? Dude seriously, you need to stop working on your car. Leave it to a qualified mechanic. I heard you bought the same supension bolt like 3 times in a row at the dealership!
umm okay? anyone else got input on this?
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I don't think its hard, you just need a partner to help you hold it while you unbolt it.
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I would recommend at least a impact wrench, those suspension bolts are very tight.

Take a look at the FSM to see exactly what you need to remove in the process. There are only four bolts holding the subframe up.
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