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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: valguss2001 on February 11, 2026, 09:46

Title: Rear Subframe
Post by: valguss2001 on February 11, 2026, 09:46
Hi Guys

Been trying to search around the forum and can't quite find a definitive answer to this. Can a PFL MR2 take a FL rear subframe?
Part numbers -
51206-17030 - PFL
51206-17040 - FL

Cheers
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: Ardent on February 11, 2026, 18:17
99% yes.

The fl has fixing points for the revised suspension that wouldn't be used, whereas the pfl cannot be used on an fl, as lacks the fixing points.

That said, still best to get the correct one.
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: Craigjm on February 11, 2026, 22:31
Facelift works on a pre facelift but not other way round
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: valguss2001 on February 12, 2026, 09:18
Thanks Guys

Think it's going to be almost impossible to get a PFL one unless it's 2nd hand, but can still get the FL one from Amayama.com. Going to try my local Toyota group as well now

Cheers
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: Carolyn on February 12, 2026, 15:47
Quote from: valguss2001 on February 12, 2026, 09:18Thanks Guys

Think it's going to be almost impossible to get a PFL one unless it's 2nd hand, but can still get the FL one from Amayama.com. Going to try my local Toyota group as well now

Cheers

Try Paul at TCB Performance...  also Midlands and East Coast often have very good used ones.
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: Craigjm on February 12, 2026, 18:30
Quote from: valguss2001 on February 12, 2026, 09:18Thanks Guys

Think it's going to be almost impossible to get a PFL one unless it's 2nd hand, but can still get the FL one from Amayama.com. Going to try my local Toyota group as well now

Cheers

I got mine from GT4 play
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: Joesson on February 12, 2026, 19:36
@valguss2001

Try MR2 Ben currently offering PFL rear subframe :

New Subframe Genuine Toyota MR2 mk3 1.8L 1999-2007
Mounts under the rear engine, common for rusting away.
Available for:
Early 1999-2002
Facelift model 2003-2007
This is a New Genuine Toyota Part

Unsure which you need just give us a call and we will advise

Suitable For: mk3


Product Options
Year Choice: Early 1999-2002   £495.28   
Year Choice: Facelift 2003-2007   £510.16   
Title: Re: Rear Subframe
Post by: valguss2001 on February 28, 2026, 10:05
Thanks Guys

I've ended up getting a reconditioned one from JSpec

Cheers
Tom