I'm gonna remove the subframe from my G30 to do a front end rebuild / clean /repaint.
I have disconnected the brake hoses, shocks , sway bar & pitman arm. Next I'm gonna support the motor from above using heavy duty ratchet straps and remove the motor mount bolts.
Is it just a matter then of removing the 2 bolts either side that attach the subframe to the chassis?
Sorry make that 4 bolts on either side there's two more lower bolts on each side that are hidden out of view in these photos. Also there's a few clips to remove on the subframe for brake lines etc.
I don't know about the G30, but on my g20, there were 4 horizontal bolts on each side and 3 vertical bolts on each side. Once the suspension was all removed the subframe was a piece of cake.
Cheers, looks the same as the G30.
How did you support the motor?
I did the steering today.....
Before
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Looks very nice. I love seeing suspension parts that are clean and not covered in grease!
I supported the oil pan with a home made "cradle" of sorts that I made from 2x4 lumber and then 2 jackstands.under the wood cradle. (You can kind of see the jack stands in the picture I posted). The trans mount was still installed to hold the rear up.
Cool that's exactly what I was planning to do. Good to know it works and doesn't get in the way.
Great minds think alike or fools seldom differ..... hopefully the former
More parts cleaned masked and painted with zinc/aluminium paint.
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More photos , I've had the subframe shotblasted and I've cleaned and repainted everything. I've replace upper and lower balljoints , sway bar bushes , hub bearings and seals , idler arm , pitman arm , all steering rods and adjusters.
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