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Front Subframe Removal Help
Monday, October 15, 2007 5:13 PM
Does anyone have any do's and don't about removing the front subframe ? I'm going to pull mine to beef up the RH A-Frame / Engine support for my 3800SC engine swap in my '96 Sunfire. Before I drop it out, do I need to mark anything or know where to look for that inconspicuous bolt that's always hidden until the damage is done ?
I'm going to replace the sway bar bushings and control arm bushings also while it is out.

Re: Front Subframe Removal Help
Monday, October 15, 2007 7:03 PM
check this link
3800 sunfire pics





Re: Front Subframe Removal Help
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:19 AM
John,
That's a REALLY NICE FRAME !!! Well thought out. Thank You for the ideas !!!

My frame is 2" square tubing 1/4" thick. Is that over kill ?

Also, do I need to mark anything when I pull the frame out, or will it go back into the original place when I put it back in ?

Thanks Again John...
Re: Front Subframe Removal Help
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:52 AM
Dont forget the steering rack bolts!!



Re: Front Subframe Removal Help
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 1:29 PM
john beers aka thebondoman wrote:check this link
3800 sunfire pics

The irony being that engine is not what's in there now.
Very nice subframe, though.






Re: Front Subframe Removal Help
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:23 AM
Where do you get the Prothane (Poly-urathane) Bushings and sleeves at for the Engine Mount Brackets ?
Re: Front Subframe Removal Help
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:59 PM
That Power Steering Cooler tie down was a sneaky-little thing. Almost got me in trouble. It will be the one thing I will probably forget to put back on when I bolt the frame up. LOL...
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