Subframe swap

[weagle]

I drive a 1993 240sx. The current rear sub frame is cracked right where it bolts up to the differential. I had it welded when I found out about it. Week later it started to make the noise that the welds broke. Found a new one and I would like to swap it out myself and not pay somebody a lot of money to swap it for me. Figured since I need to swap the sub frame I would also do new sub frame spacers and new nuts and bolts.

1. Any other parts I should think about replacing?

2. Anybody ever done this?

3. What tools am I going to need? Other than the obvious.

4. Maybe I am wrong maybe it won't cost a lot should I take it to a shop?

5. Any input is good input even if its negative.

I have searched all over for answers and couldn't find anything sorry if I missed the thread I was looking for.

[silverarrow27]

Easy job with basic tools, a couple jacks, and cheater bars.

I'm a 5'7" 140 lb guy and did it with no issues. It's about 6-10 bolts to drop the subframe only. Very straight forward, but use common sense as you're dropping the rear subframe out so I wouldn't lift the whole car up on jack stands; the rear end only.

[Ninjabread]

I might be doing the same when i take out my HICAS subframe... Only basic hand tools needed and while you are at it, you could replace all the busings and get some subframe spacers.

[Dousan_PG]

shit is SUPER easy
remove and replace
done!

[tchenku]

oh, and don't forget to detach the e-brake lines from the subframe.;)

[weagle]

I destroyed my e-brake lines in a little accident in Indiana, so I guess I don't have to worry about that step in the process.

[Rayne]

Take a look at the subframe and differiental bushings and replace if they looked cracked or falling apart.

[gotta240]

while the entire subframe is out...... REPLACE THE FUCKING BUSHINGS if you are doing any serious driving or hear clunking in the rear.

If ever, now is the time.

[samplesurf]

while the entire subframe is out...... REPLACE THE FUCKING BUSHINGS if you are doing any serious driving or hear clunking in the rear.

If ever, now is the time.

+1 or at least get the collars

[gotta240]

fuck collars. If you need collars, get new bushings while its out..

collars are semi-half assed... a GREAT alternative if you dont want to remove the subframe..but if out..do it!

[drftwerks]

full aluminum from spl thats what have, feel great

[S13 Charlie]

I know this thread is a couple months old, but what's the norm for removing old subframe bushings? I remember seeing a how-to on torching them out, but can it be done with the proper sized drift and a BFH?

cheers,

Charlie

[Flybert]

On FA in the advanced section, they have a good writeup on it right now. It might be on the second page by now.

[longdy]

dang bro this is an easy ass job to do!!!... just un-bolt and pop them right in and bolt it right up!!..lol
good luck on it!
:hsdance:

[mjjstang]

I have done this...... Well sort of. I found a subframe for 40 bux, had to take it out myself though. I went to the u pull it place with some 17's 15's....... (just bring all the big ones out) I also got yelled at for having a torch. But I guarantee you I would not have gotten it off without a torch. and I replaced all bushings. It is worth it. really messy and gave me a toxic headache... again that damn torch. I stripped a stud trying to get my old one off the car so project sits in my garage but all the hard work is done. I think I would have a shop do the stud though. anyway hope some of this helps. get alignment obviously.

[airsoft]

Remember to twist the bolts in by hand first to avoid cross threading. You'll really kick yourself in the ass if you decide to cross thread bolts.

[Slidin240Wayz]

r32 subframes fits on the s13 chassis...

Carlos