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Is cracking of the rear subfram a common problem for our cars? Just changed the drivers side rear wheel and noticed a massive crack, just above the driveshaft. Same on the passenger side.

Has anyone had this issue, if so, how much to replace the subframe??

Trying to get a hold of the previous owner but no luck. Will be contacting the RWC workshop asap.

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Dont weld it. Its the devils glue! There is nothing that sscchhdicky tape can not fix! (guido hatzis quote)

Let the baguette jokes and welding jokes begin!

Edited by Howaitonaito

Not fussed about price, the car was issued a rwc wen it clearly wasnt roadworthy. Previous owner had no idea either.

Small things werent done, cv boot and globes, was willing to let it slide because theyre easy fixes but after seeing the subframe this arvo im not even sure the workshop looked at the car.

Front pads are cactus, discs are glazed, front right cv boot is completely torn, number plate globes werent replaced AAAND the subframe is cracked.

Where do i go next? I want this all fixed, not by the workshop that issues the rwc and i dont want to pay a cent for the repairs..

Santa Claus by the sound of that. Your dreaming if you think a workshop is going to pay to do that for you.

Two options.

Weld it. The whole thing is welded together anyway.

Or

Buy one, second hand or new. Try 55400-AQ500. Sit down for the price.

It wasnt noticed. I only saw it because i had a flat in the rear. To the wheel off and its the first thing i saw.. spent all morning on the phone, just gonna swallow this bitter as f**k pill and fix it myself.

Not letting the rwc workshop touch my car again.

Trust me i spent the whole morning ringing vicroads, vacc, consumer affairs even the dodgey prick that issued the rwc. Its a shit storm waiting to happen and i really cbf dealing with it.

Its not the end of the world, swap the subframe, fix a few stupid issues get another roady bang, problem solved.

Shit happens, assholes cause it!!

But you must bring the assholes down like a bag of $hit! I wouldn't let the shop that issued the rwc get away with it. I love conflict and causing it. Bring the phucker down I say!

Oh back on to topic, get a replacement frame from Scott, I think he's swapped out quite a few so he'll be able to offer you tips and tricks too.

Its much easier said than done, if the last few years has taught me anything its that karma does catch up with you lol.. hopefuly he stubs his toe real bad!!

I love conflict to but its my car and i want it on the road asap, dealing with it like many have said isnt gonna achieve that.

Yep got onto the m35 bible with legs (scott), with any luck its sorted soon.

whats wrong with welding the cracks if its don't properly? The rest of the subframe has welds all over it!!!

I think i've had this agument before.........

+1. A quality weld job will be as good as a new one.

Any pictures of the cracks?

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