Rear subframe wanted

[tonybubble]

Blimey that is bad (and as you say one hell of a deterioration in a year).

Best wishes for getting sorted.

[colintf]

Oooops
What vin and how many miles ??
Good luck

[mantianak]

No.164 @ 49k miles. Still can't believe how bad it is!

[mantianak]

Forgot to ask. Is there anything else which should be replaced while the subframe is off (bushes, bearings, etc)?

Also, how long does the job take so I can get an idea of cost in my head?

[MrDoodles]

Brown and Gammons are showing them in stock, if that helps!

http://www.ukmgparts.com/product.asp...e-ee650e7e5e1f

[jenksman]

Hi
The BRown and Gammons price appears high at £750
BUT! we have heard of people spending in excess of £400 for a repair
Judging by the state yours is in it may be best to go the extra mile and buy a complete frame
Don't rush into it if you can manage without the car for a while, something might turn up in the meantime
I also note you live near the coast, salt laden air etc. Did the previous owner also live in that area
I wish you all the set
Dave

[mantianak]

Thanks all. I did try Brown & Gammons, the lady said they didn't have any in stock and would update the online listing. Tried pretty much everyone else I could find. One chap managed to speak to the company who produced them originally (caterpillar or something like that) and the sale person said they're not aware of the any plans to produce more. Kind of worrying.

[Malcolmr]

Wow - that is terrifying! Everyone should have a quick look under their car while they are relaxing over Easter! And here I am worrying about some rusty nuts and bolts on mine! In terms of other jobs, you should also see how the toe-in and camber adjustment bolts are as they are bound to be seized solid if your cross-tube is anything to go by.

A year or two ago, one of the collective posted some photos of his complete rear subframe out of the car, cleaned up and painted, together with some discussion of how long it took, etc. I can't find it under the "How To" listing, but I'm sure Herman will find it in a few seconds. I'm tempted to do the same on mine as I have already taken a fair amount off just to do the camber and toe-in bolts (which I had to cut out with the angle grinder - photos to come in a while), springs out, lower arm dropped, anti-sway bar disconnected, etc. There can't be much more to undo!