6 replies to this topic

[Sammy5158]

Is it easier and cheaper just to buy fully built subframes or is the cost too much should i source the parts and do it myself

[corrado vr6]

Easier yes, cheaper no, but it's only nuts and bolts and really does look more daunting than it actually is.

Brake lines can be bought pre made and just need bending to shape so again not difficult

[Ethel]

Are you comparing like with like? A complete secondhand frame may be good value, as there's less work in stripping it. Though you'd be replicating parts you can reuse from your old one. It could be worthwhile fully stripping for an overhaul in any case. Some subby bolts are prone to shearing, which is a pain, but even more if it's on the car.

[Sammy5158]

It just that i got a bare shell and im doing a restoration its my first attempt at a restoration so i was just going to buy a second hand front subframe then buy all the parts and git them but im struggling to find all the parts the go into the front subframe i.e breaks suspension i need to have a parts list so i can just order it all lol

[wile e coyote]

YHM

[sprite72]

I have just done my front subframe stripped old one , sand blasted painted .I repainted with por 15 paint , what a great job .
I was not looking forward to it but it has been easy

[Stu1961]

Hi, I bought and refurbished. Got a Subframe with all the suspension still attached (complete with drums but less driveshaft’s) £60 on EBay. Then I bought a pair of driveshaft’s including complete and Un split pot joints and brakes (8.4”) still attached £55 again from EBay. Added to this was a Minispares 7.5” brake conversion kit (Calliper’s, discs, drive flanges and pads) paid £147 for that show price from Bingley, should have £189 and New CV joints, upper arm repair kits and rubber cones.

 

Probably spent around £550-£600 that included all ware items and two brand new genuineTimken wheel bearing kits they are out there if you look for them paid £24.50 for both sides would have been nearly £100 at Minispares.

 

Refurbished and used the hubs, driveshafts, pot joints and steering arms and I have all the 8.4” brake parts I need if I ever want to go to 12” wheels.

Cost and time scale were not the overriding considerations I just wanted to do it myself and learn at the same time.  

 

 

Edited by Stu1961, 21 February 2015 - 06:58 PM.