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S13Grl · 12-12-2004, 03:02 PM

Swapping a subframe is a pain enough as it is. Don't do it unless you absolutely have to. Mark and I just got done with ours a few weeks ago and will never do it again.

sciamop · 12-12-2004, 03:25 PM

Swapping a subframe is a pain enough as it is. Don't do it unless you absolutely have to. Mark and I just got done with ours a few weeks ago and will never do it again.

I certainly wouldn't do it for fun, but what difficulties did you encounter? IIRC: 6 big nuts (19mm???) + 2 small ones, disconnect driveshaft, disconnect brake lines, disconnect shocks (2 big bolts) and *BAM* it falls right out. 3 hours max...

On topic: this is a good thread. What about the J30 VLSD? Does it have the same dimensions as the Z32?

Todd
93 Coupe

projectRDM · 12-12-2004, 06:39 PM

The diff dimensions are the same for S-chassis, Z32, and J30. It's the Z32 axles that are longer, combined with 5bolt output shafts. The J30s are a direct swap, diff or axles, or both.

Swapping a subframe is really not a chore if you have a floorjack, I did mine complete with diff and arms in under 40 minutes. You just have to make sure and let it rise up flat, otherwise the front points will hit first and the subframe won't want to twist into place.

12-12-2004, 06:39 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The diff dimensions are the same for S-chassis, Z32, and J30. It's the Z32 axles that are longer, combined with 5bolt output shafts. The J30s are a direct swap, diff or axles, or both. Swapping a subframe is really not a chore if you have a floorjack, I did mine complete with diff and arms in under 40 minutes. You just have to make sure and let it rise up flat, otherwise the front points will hit first and the subframe won't want to twist into place. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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12-12-2004, 03:02 PM	#1
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Swapping a subframe is a pain enough as it is. Don't do it unless you absolutely have to. Mark and I just got done with ours a few weeks ago and will never do it again.

12-12-2004, 03:25 PM	#2
sciamop Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Swapping a subframe is a pain enough as it is. Don't do it unless you absolutely have to. Mark and I just got done with ours a few weeks ago and will never do it again. I certainly wouldn't do it for fun, but what difficulties did you encounter? IIRC: 6 big nuts (19mm???) + 2 small ones, disconnect driveshaft, disconnect brake lines, disconnect shocks (2 big bolts) and BAM it falls right out. 3 hours max... On topic: this is a good thread. What about the J30 VLSD? Does it have the same dimensions as the Z32? Todd 93 Coupe