Metal fatigue/stress marks near front subframe mount?, Argh. Good frame shop in MD just in case? |
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Metal fatigue/stress marks near front subframe mount?, Argh. Good frame shop in MD just in case? |
ghuff |
Aug 9 2009, 02:05 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Bear with me I am going to get pictures, but I have what looks like metal fatigue. There was some cracked paint and surface rust starting on the drivers side rear control arm mounting point.
I think it may be from curbing in the past. It does not appear the front subframe mount was pulled out of alignment at all which is very odd, however the torsion bar adjustment is way off side to side..... Does anyone have a list of measurements for the front end? I want to make sure nothing is tweaked and if so, the car needs to go to the frame shop now then I can be sure it is straight. I suppose a 100% straightedge between the two rear mounting points would allow me to see if it were true heightwise.... The welds and undercoating on the tab that holds the bolt/threads are fine. It is just near the 90 degree sheetmetal tab that holds the rubber brake line to the unibody where it joins the steel. |
r_towle |
Aug 12 2009, 02:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
It looks like the rust has weakened that area enough that you should strip the paint....then take more pics.
Typical problem is the battery acid has dripped down and the metal is not as thick as it was on day one. Most of us have fixed this...others are waiting to fix it.... Its the same problem and there are tons of pictures here. Search for "hell hole" Rich |
ghuff |
Aug 12 2009, 04:00 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It looks like the rust has weakened that area enough that you should strip the paint....then take more pics. Typical problem is the battery acid has dripped down and the metal is not as thick as it was on day one. Most of us have fixed this...others are waiting to fix it.... Its the same problem and there are tons of pictures here. Search for "hell hole" Rich Rich, I had to take the pictures at very shitty angles, I could not get the light/camera combo in there any other way. This is the drivers side inner fender area where the tie rods, steering rack and subframe all are. The brake line/hose is a front line and hose. I know the pictures really suck. I am going to try and get a fluoro light under there and some better angles tonight. |
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