Subframe

[benking]

Are the Subframes the same throught the whole of the puma range??

 

[red]

I thought they were...

 

[benking]

I was looking at my car the other day and noticed that drivers side wheel sits further back than the passenger, only about 10mm or so. I put this down to the accident i had earlier in the year

Steering arm, wishbone, hub wing everything has been replaced, shocks, top mounts and springs are only 6 months old. Only thing i can think left to change is subframe. Found one or two for a 1.4 and was curious to know if they are the same as the 1.7

I can get hold of one from a1.7 but was just curious to know if they are the same through out

 

[3Ddunk]

Should also be the same as a festa in theory will be looking into this myself soon for future projects

 

[benking]

Project???

 

[martinthrapston]

ben:- project lmao

 

[benking]

I know the question where are the best places to put axle stands was ask a little while ago....

But where is the best place to put them when removing the subframe and both lower arms?????????????

 

[martinthrapston]

under the car ben lol

 

[benking]

Anyone with a sensible answer please!!! For that mate you have got to remove and fit the passengerside wishbone

 

[Dal]

On the sills where the normal screw jack goes?

 

[martinthrapston]

bet it still do it quicker than you tho,will have to get the BIG gas bottle out of garage i think

 

[benking]

On the sills where the normal screw jack goes?

That could work, i just wanted to know if anyone had done it before to save me time having to figure it out. Its going to take a while this job. Anyone who has removed lower arms before, especially on a puma without an air gun is a nightmare

@martin what time you comming round :grin:

 

[martinthrapston]

err is that an offer i cant refuse then lol,when ever your ready mate!

 

[benking]

We could do my car and then i could follow you back and help unload furniture. Everyone is a winner k:

Wishbones have brandnewish bushes on

 

[martinthrapston]

cool mate,trying to find out when i can get stuff from bedford mate at moment as ive heard nothing from the ex wife

 

[FlashBastd]

Put the stands under the chassis rails.

 

[martinthrapston]

Put the stands under the chassis rails.

which are under the car ben ;p

 

[Theheff]

sorry to resurrect an old thread but does anyone know if the subframe on an FRP is the same as a standard puma.

 

[FlashBastd]

Yes, it is.

 

[Theheff]

Cool. Makes replacing it easier if I go down that road. Cheers