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weagle · 12-06-2006, 10:22 PM

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.

12-06-2006, 10:22 PM	#1
weagle Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 38 Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: weagle Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Subframe swap 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.