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10-02-2020, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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Rear subframe brace modification
Does anyone have a suggestion for modifying my rear subframe brace after installing my exhaust? It sits 3-4 inches lower by diff after installing exhaust. Currently it's not installed but was advised to modify & re-install Or not drive too spirited.
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10-03-2020, 09:01 AM | #3 |
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Forgot to get pictures when car was in air. A frame looking thing is off the dar
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10-03-2020, 09:39 AM | #4 |
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10-03-2020, 09:40 AM | #5 |
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Mine looked a little different but same idea
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10-03-2020, 09:49 AM | #6 |
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What exhaust is it? If it was designed and installed right, the brace should fit back on.
Some exhausts have a clearance issue at the flat plate with the 4 bolts on either side that E92 William posted a picture of. This is handled with longer bolts and spacers between the plate and chassis - but it sounds like your fitment issue is more severe and further back? |
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10-03-2020, 10:04 AM | #8 |
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If it's a length issue, take it to a muffler shop and have them cut a section out and reweld it to fit. Don't modify the brace to fit the exhaust.
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