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Front Subframe failure

Old Mar 20, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Default Front Subframe failure

My front sub frame has a crack where the engine mount arm connects to the sub frame rusted through. any advice. The car is in prety good shape other wise. but is it drive able until i can get a new subframe shipped in to replace it or should i park it ?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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How can we tell via the internet and your description as to the safety or lack there-of? no pictures?

Yes it's safe to drive.

NO... park it you'll get killed if you try to drive it!

It would be best to have a professional inspect the frame to deterime the safety level.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Default here are the pictures

here are the pics
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Default Sorry that was probably kind of foolish.

Hopefully the above pics are clear enough
 

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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Looks like if you hit a pothole with enough force, it'd be a bad situation.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:14 AM
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I wouldn't even drive it to the repair shop!!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Default thanks guys

I have a subframe on the way from texas ( no salt and a later model ) hopefully it will last the rest of the life of the car. the torque mount is worn out as well probably part of what broke the frame. live in michigan when it comes to bad roads and potholes we got the best on the planet Bagdad has better roads. All kidding aside it is really rough on cars here. I am getting it replaced. Thanks for the quick responses.
 
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