Quick Question While Im In And Out Of The Garage

[BusEngineer 7]

As above really

 

Can i remove my 205 front ARB and fit a 309 one in its place with the subframe still bolted up?

 

Cheers in advance

 

Jon

[marksorrento205 80]

Worst case, cant you remove the rear four subframe bolts, loosen the front two so you have enough to slide it rearwards?

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

I don't think you'll get it out. But undo 6 bolts and the lower eng mount and drop the whole thing down, leaving the track rod ends attached and you should have enough room.

[pug_ham 243 3 Cars]

Not without dropping the back of the subframe but you have to do this to get the clamps off anyway.

 

Graham.

[j_turnell 134 3 Cars]

You have to drop the whole subframe as theres just not enough room, only 6 bolts and the bottom mount so pretty straight forward. I tried to do it without and it was a pain in the arse, saves lot of time and swearing just to drop it and leave it hanging off the rack.

 

James

[BusEngineer 7]

OK thanks for the advice

 

Should i be worrying alot about shearing subframe bolts??

[treesimon 0]

OK thanks for the advice

 

Should i be worrying alot about shearing subframe bolts??

 

 

I wont worry about shearing the rear 4 bolts (2 pairs ) next to the ARB clamps as they bolt on to a clamp plate than sits under the carpet in the footwells.

 

The single bolts one on each wheel arch is where i'd be a little more curious, just spray with plenty of monkey spunk then go for it. they will be tight. mine came out fine when i released them to change my PAS rack.

 

If they do break i think the captive nuts are replaceable( arch bolts), dont think this is an easy job at all. The clamp plates are easy to replace.

Edited February 23, 2010 by treesimon