View Full Version : Rear subframe locking bolt installation


hkwan
12-04-2002, 12:19 PM
Wondering if anyone has this? Thanks.

N/ABeast
12-04-2002, 08:40 PM
go to http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/index1.html

N/ABeast
12-06-2002, 05:05 PM
And I just ordered a set and I'll let you know how it goes..

wrxinfx
12-10-2002, 12:09 AM
what's that supposed to do for the car?

Imprezer
12-10-2002, 12:29 AM
It locks the subframe.

I thought about doing it and decieded against it. In case I smack into a curb, in stock form the rear subframe will shift. If you "lock" it, your frame will get tweaked.

Best thing to do is to get STi or CUSCO frame bushings. Same effect as "lockin" it, but it will still slide in case of an accident.

- Alex

N/ABeast
12-10-2002, 09:01 AM
Has anyone had this problem? I wonder why Subaru put the holes there to begin with?

N/ABeast
12-10-2002, 09:33 AM
Well, I just got mine delivered, went outside to put them in and my subframe is a little off, so I have to loosen up the four bolts as soon as my ass thaws from my first attempt at putting them in.

bemani
12-10-2002, 06:29 PM
Originally posted by Imprezer

Best thing to do is to get STi or CUSCO frame bushings. Same effect as "lockin" it, but it will still slide in case of an accident.



Alex,

How much are the cusco ones and can you get it?

N/ABeast
12-11-2002, 11:35 PM
Well, Still havent put them on yet, has anyone had problems with these?

N/ABeast
12-12-2002, 10:41 AM
Well, I have them in, but they wouldn't tighten all the way down.. It seems like theirs no driveline lash now, the car tracks alot easier, and there is really no NVH increase.

aspera
01-14-2003, 03:01 AM
Originally posted by Imprezer
It locks the subframe.

I thought about doing it and decieded against it. In case I smack into a curb, in stock form the rear subframe will shift. If you "lock" it, your frame will get tweaked.

Best thing to do is to get STi or CUSCO frame bushings. Same effect as "lockin" it, but it will still slide in case of an accident.

- Alex

Thanks for the insightful post. Nobody else ever mentioned that.