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Shadowhunter · 04-29-2009, 06:30 PM

To you guys who have removed and reinstalled the rear subframe.. Is it easier to install just the subframe first or do you guys find it easier to install with the rear diff attached? I know the rear diff is heavy but it seems like it would be a pita to install on it's own later on as well. Thanks in advance.

Marcus · 04-29-2009, 06:33 PM

im doin it this weekend. ill let you know.

from what i hear, reinstall all together. im gonna try that

Logan · 04-29-2009, 06:35 PM

When I did mine, I did the subframe minus diff carrier

If you have a lift or something, then you could rest the whole subframe assembly on a dolly and drop the car on it (which I've seen done before), but if you doing in the home garage, probably best to do minus diff carrier

Installing rear diff carrier by itself isn't "hard" in the grand scheme of things

***S14DB*** · 04-29-2009, 06:44 PM

I have found it easier to install with the Diff installed and jacking the subframe up using the diff. I found it hard to jack the subframe up without the diff installed.

travypoo · 04-29-2009, 07:00 PM

i just recently did it, had the whole thing together. got a friend to pick up on one side and i slid the jack onto the diff and balanced it.

supreme_1 · 04-30-2009, 05:21 AM

It all depends on what tools, resources, and man power you have. I have always found it easier to install it all at once. trying to get a diff up there when its on your stomache is fairly difficult, none the less heavy as fcuk

*brndck* · 04-30-2009, 11:42 AM

its easier to install the subframe with the diff already bolted to it. that way you can use the diff as the jacking/lifting point.

Gription · 04-30-2009, 01:39 PM

All I remember from when I did mine is it was really heavy.

mojos13 · 05-01-2009, 08:23 PM

I, did it twice on my S14 all by myself ( leaky fuel tank ) do it all together for sure!, it's heavier but in the long run, you'll be done much quicker.

caLi2fortee · 05-02-2009, 10:47 PM

When I did mine, everything was installed, minus the axles.

jorge1190 · 05-02-2009, 10:51 PM

Do it with the diff on. Its good jacking point just make sure you have buddies to stabilize it and line it up. The diff is not easy to press up, line up and then push back. I have done both

ae13bravo · 05-02-2009, 11:34 PM

I did it without the diff about 2 years ago. It was a real pain trying to get the diff on by my self. I suggest you try it all together. Which reminds me I have to install my diff. solid alum. bushings once I get back to the states.

04-29-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 36 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Subframe Reinstallation Question To you guys who have removed and reinstalled the rear subframe.. Is it easier to install just the subframe first or do you guys find it easier to install with the rear diff attached? I know the rear diff is heavy but it seems like it would be a pita to install on it's own later on as well. Thanks in advance.

04-29-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have found it easier to install with the Diff installed and jacking the subframe up using the diff. I found it hard to jack the subframe up without the diff installed. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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ae13bravo Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ae13bravo Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I did it without the diff about 2 years ago. It was a real pain trying to get the diff on by my self. I suggest you try it all together. Which reminds me I have to install my diff. solid alum. bushings once I get back to the states. __________________ Help me find a Top Garage Rear Bumper! http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/...ae13bravo.html

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04-29-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	im doin it this weekend. ill let you know. from what i hear, reinstall all together. im gonna try that

04-29-2009, 06:35 PM	#3
Logan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OC, California Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	When I did mine, I did the subframe minus diff carrier If you have a lift or something, then you could rest the whole subframe assembly on a dolly and drop the car on it (which I've seen done before), but if you doing in the home garage, probably best to do minus diff carrier Installing rear diff carrier by itself isn't "hard" in the grand scheme of things

04-29-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
travypoo Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just recently did it, had the whole thing together. got a friend to pick up on one side and i slid the jack onto the diff and balanced it.

04-30-2009, 05:21 AM	#6
supreme_1 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hawaii Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	It all depends on what tools, resources, and man power you have. I have always found it easier to install it all at once. trying to get a diff up there when its on your stomache is fairly difficult, none the less heavy as fcuk

04-30-2009, 01:39 PM	#8
Gription Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South FL Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	All I remember from when I did mine is it was really heavy.

05-01-2009, 08:23 PM	#9
mojos13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: miami Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I, did it twice on my S14 all by myself ( leaky fuel tank ) do it all together for sure!, it's heavier but in the long run, you'll be done much quicker.

05-02-2009, 10:47 PM	#10
caLi2fortee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SOCAL Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	When I did mine, everything was installed, minus the axles.

05-02-2009, 10:51 PM	#11
jorge1190 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Culpeper, Va Age: 30 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Do it with the diff on. Its good jacking point just make sure you have buddies to stabilize it and line it up. The diff is not easy to press up, line up and then push back. I have done both