Subframe fitiment for thought
secretcitizen
Wagonist
So I was curious how similar a rt/wagon rear/rear subframe is to a front/rear subframe.
I removed the rear/rear and compared the two. To my surprise the LCA mounts are located in the same position in width, forwards and backwards.
keep in mind this is a idea to install a engine (insert k20, j32, b18, whatever) in the back while using a stock wagon trailing arm and hubs.
What I have in mind is to use this subframe to make it a hell of a lot easier in the rear of the car. The other two mounts could be welded to a outer rollcage frame.
now I will have to cut out the spare tire area to really see how well it fits and of course remove the fuel tank to reduce the possibility of a fire.
Should I move forward and cut it out?
I removed the rear/rear and compared the two. To my surprise the LCA mounts are located in the same position in width, forwards and backwards.
keep in mind this is a idea to install a engine (insert k20, j32, b18, whatever) in the back while using a stock wagon trailing arm and hubs.
What I have in mind is to use this subframe to make it a hell of a lot easier in the rear of the car. The other two mounts could be welded to a outer rollcage frame.
now I will have to cut out the spare tire area to really see how well it fits and of course remove the fuel tank to reduce the possibility of a fire.
Should I move forward and cut it out?
Comments
It really does look almost way too easy. I may just want to find a cheap run down rt and just try it out with a d series. I would hate to cut up my perfectly good wagon.
That would be the front/rear crossmember that you bolt a rear motor mount to. Top of picture is towards front of car.