Rear subframe locking bolt installation

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Dec 4, 2002 | 11:19 AM

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Rear subframe locking bolt installation

Wondering if anyone has this? Thanks.

Dec 4, 2002 | 07:40 PM

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go to http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/index1.html

Dec 6, 2002 | 04:05 PM

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And I just ordered a set and I'll let you know how it goes..

Dec 9, 2002 | 11:09 PM

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what's that supposed to do for the car?

Dec 9, 2002 | 11:29 PM

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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

Dec 10, 2002 | 08:01 AM

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Has anyone had this problem? I wonder why Subaru put the holes there to begin with?

Dec 10, 2002 | 08:33 AM

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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 *** thaws from my first attempt at putting them in.

Dec 10, 2002 | 05:29 PM

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Quote:

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?

Dec 11, 2002 | 10:35 PM

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Well, Still havent put them on yet, has anyone had problems with these?

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Dec 12, 2002 | 09:41 AM

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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.

Jan 14, 2003 | 02:01 AM

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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.