Hi guys, I know this has been covered but looking for some up-to-date advice as previous threads mention companies that no longer exist etc.
I need to replace my rear subframe (2004/5), any companies or affiliates on here that can get hold of them, and does Toyota still do them or are the rumours of them being discontinued from Mr T true.
If i buy an old pre facelift one I believe it doesn't have the same bracing holes, is this bracing something I can just leave off?
Or anyone on here with a facelift one for sale? I have seen Krazy Steves post for a preface lift one.
Just under £300 from toyota
try Dick Sloan via the Facebook Group 'MR2 Roadster Club'.
Carl at Raven has some Face lift ones, freshly powdercoated in a choice of colours. m https://www.facebook.com/Ravenltd/ (https://www.facebook.com/Ravenltd/) m
thanks guys
Its worth noting that the new OEM ones from Toyota will rust exactly the same as the one you are replacing - best to go with a recon subframe that has been treated etc so you won't need to worry about it in the future.
Quote from: "m1tch"Its worth noting that the new OEM ones from Toyota will rust exactly the same as the one you are replacing - best to go with a recon subframe that has been treated etc so you won't need to worry about it in the future.
They're also black instead of silver on the outside for some reason.
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Quote from: "onion86"Quote from: "m1tch"Its worth noting that the new OEM ones from Toyota will rust exactly the same as the one you are replacing - best to go with a recon subframe that has been treated etc so you won't need to worry about it in the future.
They're also black instead of silver on the outside for some reason.
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over 6500 colours to choose from lol, even has some luminous powders. m https://www.facebook.com/Ravenltd/posts ... 3490730693 (https://www.facebook.com/Ravenltd/posts/1559913490730693) m
Quote from: "krazysteve"Quote from: "onion86"Quote from: "m1tch"Its worth noting that the new OEM ones from Toyota will rust exactly the same as the one you are replacing - best to go with a recon subframe that has been treated etc so you won't need to worry about it in the future.
They're also black instead of silver on the outside for some reason.
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over 6500 colours to choose from lol, even has some luminous powders. m https://www.facebook.com/Ravenltd/posts ... 3490730693 (https://www.facebook.com/Ravenltd/posts/1559913490730693) m
I meant the one from Mr T.
Quote from: "m1tch"Its worth noting that the new OEM ones from Toyota will rust exactly the same as the one you are replacing - best to go with a recon subframe that has been treated etc so you won't need to worry about it in the future.
Has that been proven? I bought a brand new one from Toyota for £300 (black) and Hammerited the sshit shit sshit out of it as a precaution.
I then (very fortunately) found someone selling one that had been purchased from Toyota in recent years (black one) along with both sets of arms for an unbelievable £50, which has gone on mum's MR2. But, not a speck of rust on it despite it not having been treated/coated (I coated it before it was fitted to hers).
Hi I had one fitted about 4 months ago it cost just short of £300 plus fitting, then had to get ATS to re-track front and rear another £50. My garage had no problem getting the sub frame from Toyota drives really well after the re-track as well plus I had a new clutch put in so i did feel a bit skint after, £700 + poorer but then Toyota charge £700 just for a clutch so I'm not moaning.
new one from Toyota as mine was rotten through,
£300 from toyota plus fitting,
didnt coat it,
if first one did 2003 -2017 I think the rest of it will have fallen apart long before the other one goes through!
Quote from: "DimitriMR2"new one from Toyota as mine was rotten through,
£300 from toyota plus fitting,
didnt coat it,
if first one did 2003 -2017 I think the rest of it will have fallen apart long before the other one goes through!
Up to you mate but had one that didn't even last 10 years.
I will be keeping my 2 for as long as possible and as these parts are no longer made it makes sense to take preventative measures.