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my98gsx
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Since this is going to be a lot of information I also want to address the installation of Bobbys front subframe brace. Ill start off by saying - If the transmission is in your vehicle, do not attempt! If I would have known what was involved with this install I would have never done it. Now, don't get me wrong, fitment is spot on, and it looks killer! It was however, a huge project to get in WITH the transmission in place. (God help me when the trans needs to come back out).
Installation required the following;
- Removal of control arm covers (I'm sorry I do not know the real name for them, held in with approximatley 5 14mm headed bolts)
- Disconnection of all transmission motor mounts (front - rear - and top) This includes the full removal of the top mount for clearance
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- Lower cross member
Even with all of this done, and the transmission raised all the way up I was unable to gain enough clearance for the hardware to pass through the brace and the lower control arm. At this point I was so deep into the project I decided to actually drop the front subframe 1-1.5" in order to gain the room needed.
Since the car is still on the lift I am unable to determine ground clearance, but it does not sit much lower than my aftermarket tubular cross member.
Overall the part looks cool, its made well, and I think if my engine and trans were out, It would have been a breeze of an install. With everything in place a 20 min job turned into a half days work. I just wanted to put this information out there for other who may be interested in purchasing it from Bobby (great guy on here btw).
Shown with bulfab tubular cross member, and vamos design drive shaft loop.
Installation required the following;
- Removal of control arm covers (I'm sorry I do not know the real name for them, held in with approximatley 5 14mm headed bolts)
- Disconnection of all transmission motor mounts (front - rear - and top) This includes the full removal of the top mount for clearance
&
- Lower cross member
Even with all of this done, and the transmission raised all the way up I was unable to gain enough clearance for the hardware to pass through the brace and the lower control arm. At this point I was so deep into the project I decided to actually drop the front subframe 1-1.5" in order to gain the room needed.
Since the car is still on the lift I am unable to determine ground clearance, but it does not sit much lower than my aftermarket tubular cross member.
Overall the part looks cool, its made well, and I think if my engine and trans were out, It would have been a breeze of an install. With everything in place a 20 min job turned into a half days work. I just wanted to put this information out there for other who may be interested in purchasing it from Bobby (great guy on here btw).
Shown with bulfab tubular cross member, and vamos design drive shaft loop.