Is my subframe bent?

[Jeffz]

Had the front end off to make some steering block bushings (Upbushman style) and noticed a bend in the square tubing at the bottom of the subframe. This isn't supposed to be here is it?

 

[xt_gt]

not sure. did you hold a striaght edge on it? or is it supposed to be a bit of a degree angled up?

how does the bottom or sides look? any cracking or paint come off?

i guess you'll see once you put it back together, if it takes some "finess" to get in place.

 

[Jeffz]

It's definitely not straight. It has a slight upward bend towards the back. Everything seems to line up when its on the sled and there is no cracked paint or anything.

 

[Jeremy]

definatlly bent but might be okay if it lines up and no pait has chiped !

 

[xt_gt]

maybe your ok. i'd go to a dealer & see if they have a phaz & ask to look at it.

my sled is 4hrs away or i'd look at mine.

i'll take a look at the phazers at the upcoming show in milwaukee and see if i find anything.

 

[Jeremy]

yeah it's bent alright, just looked at my sled and it's not like that.


Any pics of your sled there XT-GT ????

 

[RoicIND]

No fear, that's the way they come from the factory.

I'll post up some pics of a new one for you to compare..

 

[Jeffz]

Excellent. If the holes didn't line up when when it's installed, I might be a little worried.

I have to take the a-arms off, then get the M10 out of the SX and get that ready for powdercoat and installation in the Phazer.

 

[kcorleyap]

RoicIND is correct, this is how they come. I looked at my new subframe that is still in the box and it has the same bend.

 

[xt_gt]

Any pics of your sled there XT-GT ????

sure do.

i have a thread for my build up a few pages back.
post is thanks OFT racing.

i don't want to highjack jeffs thread here.

 

[tatalover78-2]

I just replaced mine. the brand new one purchased has the dip bend on the flat part also....