Sub-frame costs?

Started by Chilli Girl, June 8, 2017, 20:05

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Chilli Girl

June 8, 2017, 20:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Please could anyone tell me roughly how much a rear sub-frame and front sub-frame cost to replace please?
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

mikek

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June 8, 2017, 20:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Rear subframe is £297 from toyota southampton. That's just the part though Jane.  If you need bolts things start getting very expensive the ones with the cam plates on are £25 each! Then you need a wheel alignment £40. You will want to protect it outside hamerite £10 inside dinnotrol or dynax £15. I also needed a set of bushes £40 etc etc. I think I spent £450 in the end and I did it myself!
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Chilli Girl

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June 8, 2017, 21:00 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks Mike, hmmmm not cheap!  This friend of mine has found one, Chilli red (my favourite) 06 with 40k on the clock but it has two advisories of corroded front and rear sub frames (not heard of front ones) but not seriously weakened.  I'm surprised with that sort of mileage but then it's an 11 yr old car I suppose?  Its got a full years MOT but one can't help thinking there's an expensive bill at the end of it?   s:( :( s:(
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

Ryan1985

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June 8, 2017, 21:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Which is why I've reduced the price accordingly!  s;) ;) s;)

And you have a full year to save up for it!

m1tch

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June 9, 2017, 08:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Are there any aftermarket options for the rear subframe at all?

smarty72

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June 9, 2017, 08:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It's an advisory on the MOT.  In my experience, that doesn't always tell you a great deal as different testers have different thresholds.  

It's entirely possible that it's just a bit of surface rust, it must be structurally sound (in theory) as it would / should have failed its MOT otherwise!  If that's the case then a clean up and paint with a can of Dynax or Dinitrol in the inside may mean it's good for many a year to come.

Of course, it's also possible that it's knackered!
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The Other Stu

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June 9, 2017, 10:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'd agree with smarty. Arguably, depending on where the rust is, you might be able to patch weld it too.
However, mine held the car together. I'm not saying I was comfortable with it like this, though.
You could argue that it's structurally sound, because the hole isn't anywhere near the weld.


btw, if anyone wants it, they're welcome to it!

m1tch

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June 9, 2017, 12:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "The Other Stu"I'd agree with smarty. Arguably, depending on where the rust is, you might be able to patch weld it too.
However, mine held the car together. I'm not saying I was comfortable with it like this, though.
You could argue that it's structurally sound, because the hole isn't anywhere near the weld.


btw, if anyone wants it, they're welcome to it!

Tempting to take you up on the offer, I am collecting my MR2 tomorrow and although the rear subframe should be ok it might be worth getting a spare to weld up and have in reserve just in case!
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