Snapped rear subframe

Post by **MarkB** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:52 am

BRETTCOLLINS wrote:
MarkB wrote:I need to replace a rusty Milltek clamp at the weekend so I'll take a look at my subframe. I'm only running a 19mm rear bar so it may not have put as much stress on the frame...

What sort of miles have people run to get the cracking?
My Car is only running the 19mm rear H&R bar and the sub frame is fine..

I thought H&R only did a 17mm and 22mm rear bar?

Post by **JonnyX** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:54 am

vagparts price for this is a smidge over 400quid

Post by **MarkB** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:57 am

Can it not be welded and additional strengthening?

Looks like quite a few hours labour to change and then you'll need a full alignment.

Post by **JonnyX** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:23 pm

MarkB wrote:Can it not be welded and additional strengthening?

Looks like quite a few hours labour to change and then you'll need a full alignment.

That's what I would like to do. Weld up the flanges for the ARB mounts and add some
'eyelets' for the link arm attachment points. Anyone know of a garage in the
Farnborough/Camberley/Guildford area that might take on custom work like this?

Post by S4 » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:20 pm

Jon, i am right in saying that the H+R rear kit comes with No extra strength brackets?

http://www.neuspeed.com/products/produc ... o&p_id=242

has some really nice ones in the kit... Why would all the other makes do brackets, H-sport are the same, extra brackets.

look at these as well http://shopwiki.com/detail/q=H-Sport+Sw ... irst=true/

H+R are talking SH*T loads of probs in the US and here

Darren

Post by **JonnyX** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:31 pm

Yep, that's what I think too. I have posted on AW asking for some stories. However, I need evidence really rather than
anecdotes. I will photograph my car but it would help if others had the same problem with H&R and had documented it.
The fact that nearly all other manufacturers include support brackets is pretty enlightening I think.

Post by **davs4** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:31 pm

H & R 19mm checked today all ok

Post by **team_soy** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:07 am

I have never hears of this before. keep us updated as it goes

Post by **mikeyquattro** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:23 pm

If someone can get me a drawing of whats required for support brackets, I can get some made up......

Mike

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:30 pm

talk to gordon aka flashy g hes just had the same problem and got it welded back together with extras.

Post by **Danian** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:25 am

Checked my subframe today and there are cracks appearing. Very small at the moment but signs of stress all over the piece that the ARB bolts to. This appears to be a common problem and one that H&R should be aware of. Is being a member of a forum like being a member of a union?

Post by S4 » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:57 am

Danian wrote:Checked my subframe today and there are cracks appearing. Very small at the moment but signs of stress all over the piece that the ARB bolts to. This appears to be a common problem and one that H&R should be aware of. Is being a member of a forum like being a member of a union?

H+R Again. big rear bar?

Darren

Post by **GrahamS4** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:38 pm

Have we seen this affect prefacelifits yet? Does the subframe differ substantially?

Post by **SLC Detailing** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:57 pm

Mine is a prefacelift. i thought the problem was more common on the pre facelift

Post by **Doug_S2** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:19 pm

i think it is just prefacelifts are older and rustier - looks like it will be a problemon all cars. I am getting some braces designed just now.

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