Anti roll bar / subframe broke

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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:59 pm

My front anti roll bar bracket has come away from the subframe. :cry:

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Is this wieldable, or do I need a new front subframe?
Any idea on the cost of getting it done?
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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:25 pm

you would have to remove it to get the roll bar bush out to be able to weld it, so you may as well just get a new (breakers) one.
If i pull me finger out i may have one Monday if your near London.
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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:25 pm

When you say a new one, are you talking about the bracket, or the subframe? It's snapped at the subframe I think.

I have no experience of welding, so I don't really know whats possible. Can anyone recommend anyone on the Fareham (south Hampshire) area, that can do it?

Thanks.
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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:38 pm

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Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:33 am

You need to remove the subframe to remove the bush? 8O
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Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:13 am

The tag on your subframe has broken away, by the looks of it rust is one of the causes. It will need to be removed if you want it welding/plating up properly, but its not worth it to be honest. You may as well get another one that will be in better condition and cheaper than paying someone to do the welding
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Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:16 am

Thanks. Is the subframe easy to replace? Can any garage do it, or should I look for a specialist?
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Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:46 am

its DIY able to be honest but is an involved and heavy job mate

I'll gldly take the job on if you're at all local to me, I'm cheap winkeye
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Post Thu May 04, 2006 4:21 pm

Just for the record, I got it welded. Local garage did it. All I need to do is get a new bracket.