SupraP-Z Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 So i posted up a while back about my supe tramlining, went to get the tracking done and the guy said the subframe was moving. Had a look on here and subframe bolts were the first thing on the list...gave them a go with the good old torque wrench to the right torque mentioned in the repair manuals, did the front and the rear. Tbh the bolts didnt turn that much until they hit the required torque, so they were pretty much ok to begin with. Now the problem is that under relatively heavy breaking, i get a loud clonk from what seems to be the front left...sometimes in reverse gear too. The only two subframe bolts i have not yet touched are the deep socket ones - these two have not yet been tightened. Is this what is causing my supe to clonk and tramline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) They're the ones more likely to be loose, you'll probably be able to see where the alloy frame has moved by looking where it meets the rail. For reasons I don't understand, water collects above those 4 nuts and can cause corrosion seizing the nut onto the bolt. This can lead you to believe these captive-bolts are tight, but they're not. To check they're not seized, one at a time, remove the nuts and refit with copper-slip. This will ensure they're properly tight and not just pretending to be and it also protects the threads from oxidizing and seizing in the future. Edited May 21, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Cheers for the info dude, as soon as i find some deep sockets i shall give this a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 After you have them torqued up you will need to have your tracking checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hey Do you guys know the torque settings? I think mine need doing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Page 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Page 8 thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Check the drop links also as mine were like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Check the drop links also as mine were like this Will do, I get a squeek on a hot dry day from the Rear drivers size; sounds like me on a spring matress doing the old heave Ho! Bush I reckon! Will get it all checked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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