Suspension Subframe Gouged...

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So my driver side front subframe is kinda gouged in two spots...

Question is... Will a shop have a hard time getting this fixed so I can install the MM full length connectors I just bought? Contacted MM and they recommended GTR High Performance in Rancho Cucamonga. Far drive for me but I wanna make sure I take it to someone who is gonna do it right.

Gonna give them a call tomorrow and also get these pics to them but wanted to get the opinion of you good people first. Thanks!!!

 

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here's the other hole

 

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I see nothing that can't be fixed with some banging of a hammer to flatten it out and then weld the subframes just like any other car

 

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FoxMustangLvr said:

I see nothing that can't be fixed with some banging of a hammer to flatten it out and then weld the subframes just like any other car

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That's what I was hoping to hear!

 

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I agree with @FoxMustangLvr . Looks easy enough to fix.

 

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Yup. Bang it and move on


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Darn tow truck drivers !!! Bang it....straighten it....weld it....move on.

 

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90sickfox said:

Darn tow truck drivers !!! Bang it....straighten it....weld it....move on.

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Yep, that's from tow hooks.

Joe

 

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$200 sound good for subframe installation?

 

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No.11 said:

$200 sound good for subframe installation?

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Subframe installation? I'm not sure what you're meaning by that. $200 to fix it maybe? Seems a bit stout for what would add up to about ten minutes work to fix.

 

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He's talking about sub-frame connectors. I would be too.

Are they full length No11?

 

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Noobz347 said:

He's talking about sub-frame connectors. I would be too.

Are they full length No11?

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Oh duh!

 

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Noobz347 said:

He's talking about sub-frame connectors. I would be too.

Are they full length No11?

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yep I got the MM full length ones.

 

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No.11 said:

yep I got the MM full length ones.

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You are half way there then. I would be fine with $200 if the welder was a good one and the job was done right.

You may want to pull your floor carpet beforehand. Talk to the welder about it. He should know what his skill set says is "the safe side".

 

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OH!

When welding sub-frame connectors, The car weight needs to be on the wheels, not on a frame lift.

 

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Noobz347 said:

OH!

When welding sub-frame connectors, The car weight needs to be on the wheels, not on a frame lift.

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Yup....had a buddy weld them up with the weigh on the frame rails, instead of the suspension and his doors wouldn't shut properly afterwards.

 

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car needs to be at ride height with the suspension loaded when youl weld up the SBF or you will have a welded in tweaked car. Makre sure all weld points are clean and shiny and then spray them with etching primer and some VHT paint. while you are at it. you may want to weld up the lower torque box seams.

 

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I'm sure the guys at GTR HiPo will take care of it. One day I'll get a welder and learn to weld. Today is not that day lol

They're far from me in Rancho Cucamonga but ill travel for quality. If anyone knows of a quality shop that will do the job closer to Los Angeles area, though, I'd love to hear it. Thanks!

 

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No.11 said:

I'm sure the guys at GTR HiPo will take care of it. One day I'll get a welde r and learn to weld. Today is not that day lol

They're far from me in Rancho Cucamonga but ill travel for quality. If anyone knows of a quality shop that will do the job closer to Los Angeles area, though, I'd love to hear it. Thanks!

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Heard good things about them. They are alwasys doing installs for the magazines.Is Ricardo still there?

 

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mikestang63 said:

Heard good things about them. They are alwasys doing installs for the magazines.Is Ricardo still there?

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Yep, I believe so. Him and Gustavo are the founders.