wishbones

[DPJ]

has any one removed this as i presume it would have to come of to remove the sub frame mine is lc not "r" but i would have thought this bit would be the same.

need a guide anyone

Mine's an LC too. You can see from my pictures that the subframe can drop/remove without taking the lower brace off.

The subframe is held in by four bolts, two front, two rear. You need to take out the bolts that hold the steering rack to the subframe, leaving the rack hanging. Also need to take out the forward two dogbone mount bolts.

 

[1981whips]

Mine's an LC too. You can see from my pictures that the subframe can drop/remove without taking the lower brace off.

The subframe is held in by four bolts, two front, two rear. You need to take out the bolts that hold the steering rack to the subframe, leaving the rack hanging. Also need to take out the forward two dogbone mount bolts.

thanks for that it sounds asy but is it nothing else will drop or be a pain to get back on

 

[Stan 24v]

I did mine on the Golf mate, and the wishbone is the opposite way around to the Leon, by the looks of it. However, I would say looking at the pic that your nut will be sat on top of the subframe somewhere. If youre in a rush, get yourself a new nut from the place you got your wishbones, just to get it towed mate.

If you can be arsed spending time under your car for a while its just a case of trying your best. try to get someone to help, as an extra set of eyes and hands are a god send when your cold and pissed off!!

 

[Stan 24v]

You may not even have to drop the whole lot if you can just tilt the front forward.

 

[1981whips]

The front wishbone bolts through the subframe. You may have to drop / remove the subframe to sort this.

hi do you know that pic you sent on this thread of the subframe. is the subframe still handy as sound silly but a pic of the other way around (with the anti roll bar on the floor) would be a great help as looking at it that way around make it look like i could stick a nut on the back of it but i think im looking at the wrong hole as i carnt get to the back of mine. thanks

 

[1981whips]

ive been on the phone to the stealers and they say i need a new sub frame costing £180 and fitting will cost £190 and in total £500 dont think they can do maths as 180 + 190 = 370 but ill check prices when i book it in.

ovless any one knows of some where i can get one cheap or know of any scrap ones which arnt damaged anyone breaking a leon my engine codes auq if it different but wouldnt of thought its is

but i need new key and coding so i might aswell get it all done there

 

[DPJ]

ive been on the phone to the stealers and they say i need a new sub frame costing £180 and fitting will cost £190 and in total £500 dont think they can do maths as 180 + 190 = 370 but ill check prices when i book it in.

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It's not hard to drop the subframe. It shouldn't be hard to get the damage to the threaded portion repaired.

 

[1981whips]

It's not hard to drop the subframe. It shouldn't be hard to get the damage to the threaded portion repaired.

can you get to the hole where the thread goes when the frame is of

 

[DPJ]

can you get to the hole where the thread goes when the frame is of

Yes.

 

[Stan 24v]

You dont need a new one mate, defo. Just get it off and all will become apparent.

Where are you based?

 

[1981whips]

ive booked it in at seat now because i need it done as even if i get the wisbones and subframe sorted id still have to get it up there for some new keys as ive f****ed the transponer chip up lunching the keys when i spat me dumy out they say itll cost me £638 for two new key's programed and full monty plus new subframe pluss fitting and fitting new wishbones with all new bolts. might keep the old parts and ebay them

im based up in the hills with all the sheep at the end of the abbiss BuXTOn

 

[Stan 24v]

Ouch!!!!

 

[1981whips]

i know but atleast its garenteed and should be done proper all tork setings and should stear alot better as its been **** for a while as my bushes was well and truely gone and want it back asap could get it cheaper but im impatient dont like having no car having to drive my misses hairdryer ford ka with proper bright pink seats so you can imagin the looks im gettin but all in the wrong way

 

[1981whips]

got it all done by stealers but i gotta say premier at leek was pritty good ended up getting three keys as they programed my old one in and they even gave me a lower quote when i payed should have been £684 as i opted for two key instead of one and i payed £605 pluss cleaned my car did a health check and i thought wilst im picking it up ill get some new clips for the door cards at £1 a clip needed six but said give me 8 just incase and he said i could have them i know its only £8 but its sommit free from the stealers.

but after all this i still got the same judder over 60 as i had before and carnt find out what else it could be