installing subframes, how hard is it?

[Black2K1]

Has anyone installed subframes on their own? I really need to get some soon and planned to do the install myself. I am looking at the steeda full length subframes. Is the install as simple as it looks?

 

[Beau]

do you know how to weld? if not then you won't be able to install the best ones. bolt on subs blow.

 

[Bone Racing]

welding is the hardest part

 

[TopEndTurboDSM]

well if your replacing with a stock one youll need an engine support or you can take it out how we do at work(youll need a lift for this way): disconnect all connectors vacuum lines going to the fire wall as well as the fuel lines, unbolt the struts and by now you shouldsupport the engine with a table top and the trans unbolted from the support(obviously now the driveshaft should off) with 4 13min I think, then unbolt the sub frame bolts 21mm I think, and lower the trans/engine down and crane the engine off the frame and wahlah your rdy. Other than that Youll have to support the engine. Goodluck
Andrew

 

[YtnGT]

I decided to save 50-100 dollars and weld my steeda SFCs on the stang.

If I had it to do all over again, I would take it to a local muffler shop that does good work.

I actually enjoy welding and it was still a PITA.

If you are going to do it yourself... get the car as high off the ground as possible, believe me.

BTW I used a Lincoln weld pak-100 (88A) with flux core wire.

 

[ghost4.6]

well if your replacing with a stock one youll need an engine support or you can take it out how we do at work(youll need a lift for this way): disconnect all connectors vacuum lines going to the fire wall as well as the fuel lines, unbolt the struts and by now you shouldsupport the engine with a table top and the trans unbolted from the support(obviously now the driveshaft should off) with 4 13min I think, then unbolt the sub frame bolts 21mm I think, and lower the trans/engine down and crane the engine off the frame and wahlah your rdy. Other than that Youll have to support the engine. Goodluck
Andrew

he talking about sub frame connectors not a k-member

 

[CottonBurnerz]

well if your replacing with a stock one youll need an engine support or you can take it out how we do at work(youll need a lift for this way): disconnect all connectors vacuum lines going to the fire wall as well as the fuel lines, unbolt the struts and by now you shouldsupport the engine with a table top and the trans unbolted from the support(obviously now the driveshaft should off) with 4 13min I think, then unbolt the sub frame bolts 21mm I think, and lower the trans/engine down and crane the engine off the frame and wahlah your rdy. Other than that Youll have to support the engine. Goodluck
Andrew

WTF?

drunk post?

 

[Daves4.6GT]

well if your replacing with a stock one youll need an engine support or you can take it out how we do at work(youll need a lift for this way): disconnect all connectors vacuum lines going to the fire wall as well as the fuel lines, unbolt the struts and by now you shouldsupport the engine with a table top and the trans unbolted from the support(obviously now the driveshaft should off) with 4 13min I think, then unbolt the sub frame bolts 21mm I think, and lower the trans/engine down and crane the engine off the frame and wahlah your rdy. Other than that Youll have to support the engine. Goodluck
Andrew

woah! I think hes in the wrong Thread............My subframes were very easy, they sliped up and fit perfect, and welded them up, no problems. just make sure you dont jack it up from the Axle the subframes wont be set up right....
Dave

 

[TopEndTurboDSM]

woah! I think hes in the wrong Thread............My subframes were very easy, they sliped up and fit perfect, and welded them up, no problems. just make sure you dont jack it up from the Axle the subframes wont be set up right....
Dave

Im retarded...I was thinking the k frame was the subframe...Im so used to doing windbags that I call it that at work. Well if you need to replace your k member thetre ya go.
Andrew