Can you repair rusted subframe?
Despite what you read on the internet, you should not attempt to repair a severely rusted subframe. The subframe is a structural part of the vehicle—and patching it up can compromise its integrity. When there’s severe rust, replacing the subframe is the only recommended method of repair.
Can a car subframe be repaired?
The subframe usually braces integral parts of the car, such as drivetrain, suspension or engine. Once it has been removed from the vehicle, holes caused by metal corrosion can be treated. There are a number of fiberglass tape and filler kits available to help you patch subframes that have rusted through.
Is it safe to replace a rusted sub frame?
From what you said I would fix it ONLY IF and this is the big if. Will the repair be safe. That means no rust were the sub frame mounts. You cant replace the car for $800. So as long as the car will be safe,fix it. It would help if you can post a pic of the rusted area and were the sub frame mounts.
Why is my subframe on my car rusted?
Cars spend most of their time outside amidst the elements, so rust can quickly begin to form on nearly any part of the body. As the name implies, the subframe is a smaller metal support structure within a larger vehicle body. The subframe usually braces integral parts of the car, such as drivetrain, suspension or engine.
Can you replace a sub frame for$ 800?
That means no rust were the sub frame mounts. You cant replace the car for $800. So as long as the car will be safe,fix it. It would help if you can post a pic of the rusted area and were the sub frame mounts. I should be able to tell you from the pics if you should fix it. Rod_Knox July 6, 2016, 2:07am #4
Why did I take my Car in for a subframe replacement?
Took my car in because I thought the tie rod popped off again since it has twice before, but as it turns out, the subframe was so corroded from the salt and snow up in MI that a bolt that connects the tie rod (I think) went right through it.
From what you said I would fix it ONLY IF and this is the big if. Will the repair be safe. That means no rust were the sub frame mounts. You cant replace the car for $800. So as long as the car will be safe,fix it. It would help if you can post a pic of the rusted area and were the sub frame mounts.
That means no rust were the sub frame mounts. You cant replace the car for $800. So as long as the car will be safe,fix it. It would help if you can post a pic of the rusted area and were the sub frame mounts. I should be able to tell you from the pics if you should fix it. Rod_Knox July 6, 2016, 2:07am #4
Cars spend most of their time outside amidst the elements, so rust can quickly begin to form on nearly any part of the body. As the name implies, the subframe is a smaller metal support structure within a larger vehicle body. The subframe usually braces integral parts of the car, such as drivetrain, suspension or engine.
Took my car in because I thought the tie rod popped off again since it has twice before, but as it turns out, the subframe was so corroded from the salt and snow up in MI that a bolt that connects the tie rod (I think) went right through it.