EVO 8 Guru Question!! Front subframe not happy!! ; [
Sep 29, 2012, 10:32 PM
#1
EVO 8 Guru Question!! Front subframe not happy!! ; [
I have looked everywhere, and honestly, I need a professional point of view on this presentiment I am in.
Problem:
My front sub frame - PART #1 on this list, I am not sure how many exactly bolts/studs hold it into place, but I just heard a clunking noise when I go over any type of road surface that is not flat,it is not just bumps, its about everything. I got under the car to find there is a stud that comes down from the frame and then through the sub frame and then a nut is fastened to it to secure it. The nut is not flush against the sub frame, I would say it is down about 1/4 inch, and I can wiggle the bolt and stud.. What happened?
I put the 19MM on it and the stud just spins.. I am curious how that stud is mounted in the frame rail, and why this happened? If anyone has an idea on this, it would greatly help me.
What I think i have to do: Lets be realistic about this. The fact that the stud is spinning is not good at all. I am pretty sure I will have to drill into the frame rail ,and find out why the stud is spinning, maybe the nut that is welded inside the frame rail is broken off, I am not sure the way Mitsubishi secured the stud in the frame rail i have been looking for pictures with little to no success. I do things correctly and effectively to bring any car I won back to OEM, or better, thanks for reading!
Problem:
My front sub frame - PART #1 on this list, I am not sure how many exactly bolts/studs hold it into place, but I just heard a clunking noise when I go over any type of road surface that is not flat,it is not just bumps, its about everything. I got under the car to find there is a stud that comes down from the frame and then through the sub frame and then a nut is fastened to it to secure it. The nut is not flush against the sub frame, I would say it is down about 1/4 inch, and I can wiggle the bolt and stud.. What happened?
I put the 19MM on it and the stud just spins.. I am curious how that stud is mounted in the frame rail, and why this happened? If anyone has an idea on this, it would greatly help me.
What I think i have to do: Lets be realistic about this. The fact that the stud is spinning is not good at all. I am pretty sure I will have to drill into the frame rail ,and find out why the stud is spinning, maybe the nut that is welded inside the frame rail is broken off, I am not sure the way Mitsubishi secured the stud in the frame rail i have been looking for pictures with little to no success. I do things correctly and effectively to bring any car I won back to OEM, or better, thanks for reading!
Sep 30, 2012, 09:17 AM
#3
None, but if it were me, I'd find a lift and drop the subframe, then weld the stud into place from the underside w/o drilling through the chassis. I would then enlarge the hole in the top of the subframe to accommodate the weld, this will not hurt the stud or how it bolts together. I would then reassemble everything with success.
Sep 30, 2012, 11:19 AM
#4
None, but if it were me, I'd find a lift and drop the subframe, then weld the stud into place from the underside w/o drilling through the chassis. I would then enlarge the hole in the top of the subframe to accommodate the weld, this will not hurt the stud or how it bolts together. I would then reassemble everything with success.
Sep 30, 2012, 02:37 PM
#5
Engine and transmission are supported buy the chassis not the subframe. You will only have to remove the rear transmission mount, axels springs/shocks, tie rods, cross member, front engine mount etc.. If your not mechanically inclined or have no idea of what your getting into I suggest having a shop or professional do the job for you.
Sep 30, 2012, 09:49 PM
#6
Engine and transmission are supported buy the chassis not the subframe. You will only have to remove the rear transmission mount, axels springs/shocks, tie rods, cross member, front engine mount etc.. If your not mechanically inclined or have no idea of what your getting into I suggest having a shop or professional do the job for you.
and thanks I will let you know!
Oct 1, 2012, 07:04 PM
#11
Alright this is the stud with the nut Ia m talking about it free spins, has anyone had this issue before..?
Also from the bottom of the lower control arm with this access port is I took a picture as well. Sorry the photos are not that great I did this without the car being jacked up, and I am currently at school, so I was able to disassemble a few things from the engine bay to get the first picture that was taken. Any ideas, or suggestions would be nice
Also from the bottom of the lower control arm with this access port is I took a picture as well. Sorry the photos are not that great I did this without the car being jacked up, and I am currently at school, so I was able to disassemble a few things from the engine bay to get the first picture that was taken. Any ideas, or suggestions would be nice
Oct 1, 2012, 09:10 PM
#12
OK, here's the pic.
Unfortunately, there is no part number for this. It comes with an entire sideframe assembly, which is the entire fender that connects to the main chassis. Only suggestion I can give you is to weld the subframe to the chassis/sideframe. Of course, the stud will still wiggle around so just spot weld it in place and you should be fine.
Unfortunately, there is no part number for this. It comes with an entire sideframe assembly, which is the entire fender that connects to the main chassis. Only suggestion I can give you is to weld the subframe to the chassis/sideframe. Of course, the stud will still wiggle around so just spot weld it in place and you should be fine.