danpug 1 Posted October 1, 2010 I'm really struggling to attach my rack back on my subframe! I'm pretty sure the bolts are the correct ones but not so sure about the nuts. How are you supposed to tighten then as no matter which way round i put the bolt it doesn't get held in place by the slot on the rack. Hope that makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) The bolt goes through from the opposite side to the rack (front side). Screw the nuts on by hand at first, then pull the bolt out as far as it will go so the nut slots into the rack to stop it spinning, and tighten the bolt. Edit: Are you using the original rack nuts? Make sure that they are 16mm hex's otherwise they won't fit in the slots on the rack. Edited October 1, 2010 by Cameron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 1, 2010 Like Cam says the nuts slot into the rack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted October 1, 2010 Thats the bit i wasn't sure of, they catch initially but once you put some firmer pressure on they spin so i guess they are the wrong ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted October 1, 2010 I'll get onto pug and get some new ones ordered, thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted October 1, 2010 Have you had the rack off the car? If not, the slots might just be full of crap and stopping the nut from going in properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah its all off the car. I've managed to remove/refit in the past so i assume my current car had the wrong nuts on it, or maybe they have worn a bit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
