subframe defying gravity (and FSM)
05-21-05, 05:04 AM
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subframe defying gravity (and FSM)
i've unbolted the two main subframe support points, and the sublink as well. i've detached it all according to the FSM and a bunch of front-differential-mount-changing writeups. what could be holding it in place?
05-21-05, 04:18 PM
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did you unbolt the 2 differential bolts too?
the diff is bolted to the subframe and they both have to drop (a few inches) as a unit so you can get to the diff mount connecting the two.
the diff is bolted to the subframe and they both have to drop (a few inches) as a unit so you can get to the diff mount connecting the two.
05-21-05, 04:27 PM
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Just hit it and pry on it until it falls off, mine was stuck until I pried it just right, then it fell on me 
Also, you've made sure EVERYTHING is unhooked from it right?
Also, you've made sure EVERYTHING is unhooked from it right?
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05-21-05, 10:05 PM
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yeah, it got it all down, prying on it was all that it took. i put a jack under it so it only came down a couple of inches. old mount out, new mount in! i love it!
i do have two questions, though, for anyone who might know...
-the mount i put in didn't have that big rubber block that sticks out in front of the subframe, and it didn't have the metal extension either. i looked at it closely, and it hasn't been cut or broken off, is this just a slightly differenty type of mount?
-while i was under the car and resting, i played with the driveshaft a little...it rotates about a quarter turn and kinda clunks a bit before it stops. there's just a little bit of play. the previous owner had it replaced only about 10k miles ago, so i think the u-joints are fine...
thanks everyone who responded.
i do have two questions, though, for anyone who might know...
-the mount i put in didn't have that big rubber block that sticks out in front of the subframe, and it didn't have the metal extension either. i looked at it closely, and it hasn't been cut or broken off, is this just a slightly differenty type of mount?
-while i was under the car and resting, i played with the driveshaft a little...it rotates about a quarter turn and kinda clunks a bit before it stops. there's just a little bit of play. the previous owner had it replaced only about 10k miles ago, so i think the u-joints are fine...
thanks everyone who responded.
05-22-05, 12:03 AM
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no idea...it was off a parting-out on this forum. does that indicate a competition mount? if so, that would be awesome. would that be strong enough on it's own, so that a pinion snubber would not be such a great idea?
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