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lockfast

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31st Jul, 2011 at 07:37:29pm

I am away to replace the two rear corners where the rear subframe is mounted with the captive bolts.
Short of making a template of the subframe mounting points is there any tips to keep the mounting points in the correct position? I am worried about getting things out of line.

Any hints tips appreciated.

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Lockfast

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31st Jul, 2011 at 07:40:46pm

Do one side at a time, then you can measure from the other side. You can be slightly out as the trunions are rubber mounted.

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31st Jul, 2011 at 07:52:11pm

I got a good tip from Somerford minis.

Cut out the metal from one sise at a time. refit the subframe amd bolt up the new section and tack weld it with it all bolted up. Unbolt it all and fully weld in place. And itll fit first time!!

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lockfast

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31st Jul, 2011 at 07:56:19pm

That is kind of what I was thinking. I have the shell sitting upright on its front bulkhead so was going to make a template with some flat bar. I am worried about the car crabbing when it all goes back together.

Edited by lockfast on 31st Jul, 2011.


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31st Jul, 2011 at 08:06:24pm

I can't remember the last time I saw a Mini 'crabbing'

The shap of the body does tend to make it look like they are slightly, when they are not.

Mind you, I just got the wheels on this 94 cooper shell I have to move it somewhere else, and there is some serious geometry issues that would see it crab for sure *hehe!*

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