Subframe replacement

[TheTigerUK]

You see, there is a risk: I just wanted to change my subframe and replace the old rubbers with polybushes. But once I started, it grew. Did not want to put new rubbers into rotten arms, derust here and paint/ powdercoat there and in the end it went further than expected and this is only the rear. Front is next...

Gulp

[MrChris]

I had my subframe patch welded at the weekend. Is a reasonable job that will keep me going. I'm at the other end of the spectrum to @ralf321 ... I had every intention of doing everything "properly" but all my money is going in to other things at the moment so this needs to remain cheap (for now). Putting everything back together over the next few days now.

[ManInDandism]

I've just gone the whole hog, ordered and taken delivery of new arms plus a load of the nuts and bolts from Japan.  I did get some prices from Mr T but as they were exorbitant, I figured importing was more cost-effective.

As @ralf321 attests, it's a load of work refurbing and then replacing bushings - plus polybushes themselves aren't cheap and imho is a royal PITA getting the old bushings out.  I concluded this from watching some YouTube videos and for me this is compounded by not having a dedicated workspace (waiting for a garage to be built having recently moved), or even the patience.  Plus I'd need a few new tools just for the job. 

As an indication of prices, Mr T was quoting £169.50 for Part No. 48780-17050 'Rod Assy, Strut Rear' whereas it's £44.00 on the Nengun website. Mr T also said I would need to wait for some parts to arrive from Japan!  So even factoring postage and duty, it still worth the saving especially if one bundles stuff up.