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Digger dave c

New Member

• Sep 3, 2019

• #1

Looking to swap rear subframe has any one done this if so how long did it take and any major problems cheers dave

 

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websun

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2019

• #2

major problem is fiding one either in good shape or new not to exceed the price of the car.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Sep 4, 2019

• #3

If all the bolts come out ok, then it's about a 3 hour job. If the fuel tank cradle is rusted too, then you might as well change that, as the front bolts of the rear sub-frame needs to be removed to replace the tank cradle.

 

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Digger dave c

New Member

• Sep 4, 2019

• #4

Nodge68 said:

If all the bolts come out ok, then it's about a 3 hour job. If the fuel tank cradle is rusted too, then you might as well change that, as the front bolts of the rear sub-frame needs to be removed to replace the tank cradle.

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Thanks for help

 

andyfreelandy

Well-Known Member

• Sep 4, 2019

• #5

Don't forget to change diff mounts, much easier when frame is off. I powder coated mine and changed adjustable tie bars that were seized up. Good time to replace tricky brake pipes that run past fuel tank.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Sep 4, 2019

• #6

It's just occured to me. Is this for the FL1 or FL2? The 2 vehicles are completely different, so the sub-frame fitting will also be very different.

 

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Digger dave c

New Member

• Sep 5, 2019

• #7

Fl 2 second hand sub frame arrived today appears to be a good one job for the weekend