[Shotimes] subframe drop

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Bob:
 Yes.  I usually do the same thing for safety. If the drop in the back is
not large enough for what I need to do, then I loosen the front ones a bit
for more room. I see a couple of inches but don't let it hang unsupported if
possible. Don't want to bend anything!!
.
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> OK, time for a stupid question. If you take out the back 2 subframe bolts
(to
> get access to the rack) , how far down does everything fall (assuming you
> don't support the subframe) ?? I am curious since I  always put two
hydraulic
> car jacks under the subframe, before taking the bolts off. Will the engine
&
> tranny also drop down??
>
> Curious in Va
> Bob

>
>   Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Seeing how the subframe is
still
>   out of my car, along with the rack, this should be easy to do later
today
> as
>   I put it all back together.
>
>
>   Bruce J Malachuk
>
>   * 94 Opal Frost MTX

>   Bruce:
>    The problem is the stud length will limit how many washers you can
> install.
>   Most people can get 2, maybe 3 per side. Anymore and you don't have
enough
>   threads left for the nut. At Lowe's I found the hardened washers. 14 mm
> full
>   height. This will get you about 3/8". Not enough but an improvement
anyway.
>   Some people have also used 2" fender washers with a 1/2" diameter
center.
>   These are thinner and you can stack more about 6 per/side. Plus with the
>   thin washers you can raise the rack and fit them in. The thicker washer
>   require a subframe drop. I prefer to loosen the 2 rear subframe bolts
>   because you have a bit more room to work!
>   .
>   .
>
>
>
>   > Bout how high should I have to raise the rack for using Intrax springs
>   with
>   > no coils cut? I know I read about it here, but wanted to get the
>   > thoughts here online before I put the rack back in my car :-)
>   >
>   > Bruce J Malachuk
>   >
>   > * 94 Opal Frost MTX