Write up/pics for installing rear subframe spacers

[Farbs]

I think i know how to do it, but can anyone give me a quick write up just so I feel better about it =P

Scott

[AutoRnD]

ok..
Step 1...
Lube up the 8 bolts. 4 holding subframe bolts and 4 holding a collar thingy ont he front..
Step 2 jack up car from diff
Step 3 put car on jackstands,,
Step 4 Unbolt all 8 bolts
step 5 lower diff like less than 1 inch..
step 6 slide in spacer
step 7 jack up diff
step 8 rebolt everything back together
step 9 remove jack stand
step 10 lower car

that my friend is the 10 step program...
=)

[sr240mike]

It's cake. Literally takes about 20 minutes. I recommend PB blaster and a breaker bar to help crack loose those bolts .

[s14srpilot]

I have greg dupree subframe spacers. These bolt on to the bottom. For these spacers do not unbolt all 8 bolts DO ONE AT A TIME. Otherwise the subframe will FALL ON YOU. 3 bolts each side for the front subframe and 1 bolt each side for the rear. Good luck!

[Farbs]

Thanks for the help guys

[AutoRnD]

I have greg dupree subframe spacers. These bolt on to the bottom. For these spacers do not unbolt all 8 bolts DO ONE AT A TIME. Otherwise the subframe will FALL ON YOU. 3 bolts each side for the front subframe and 1 bolt each side for the rear. Good luck!


that is why you put floor jacks on the frame and a jack under diff.. to prevent it from falling.. =)

[idlafie]

I think i know how to do it, but can anyone give me a quick write up just so I feel better about it =P

Scott

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Click the link for writeup & photos..
http://www.capitalzoftexas.com/techtips/

ID
95 SE

[kadett]

what about the kits that come with the slotted upper ones? anyone have some pics of them installed?

[projectRDM]

Looks like any other setup.

Seriously, they're not even a 20 minute install. It takes more time to get the tools out then it does to put them on. I did mine in the rain because I knew how quick I could do it, barely even got wet.

[kadett]

OK. do you have any pics of them installed?

[FRpilot]

that is why you put floor jacks on the frame and a jack under diff.. to prevent it from falling.. =)

i think the ones he has aren't slotted so u have to drop the entire subframe to put it in..

[Pepperoni]

I put on ones that arent slotted (got em cheap) and it definitely took much longer to install because i had to adjust the whole subframe again after dropping it. Pain in the ass, so if i ever have to do it again, i'd pay extra and get the slotted ones.

[240Driver39]

OK. do you have any pics of them installed?


um..crawl under ur car, now imagine a new shiny piece of metal at the subframe mount....thats bout it depending on the type of spacer.

[MiniR34]

Here is a nice install guide courtesy of splparts:

http://www.splparts.com/doc/SubframeCollar/default.htm

[kadett]

http://www.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=72844

Here is an even better one I found at nicoclub.com

[alkemyst]

this is where a few sets of the $5 to $10 set of jackstands come in handy :)

They are usually 2 ton rated even...although I usually use overkill 4 ton stands for the whole car....these puny 2tonner's are great for diff, engine and transmission 'holding up' duties.

[aznpoopy]

that is why you put floor jacks on the frame and a jack under diff.. to prevent it from falling.. =)

never trust a hydraulic jack to keep shit from falling on your face. ask me how i know. :)

i would get an extra jackstand and stick it under there until im out from under the car.