This is a corrosion issue. I live in BFE, and the local salvage yard only has one Vibe with the subframe and that one has the same problem. He has an 06 that is clean but the subframe was taken from that one already.andrewclaus wrote:Sorry I don't have a direct answer, since I have no experience (yet) with Matrix and Vibe body parts. But from what I've seen with drivetrain and brake parts, I would trust that it would fit. In my limited knowledge, the cars were made at a joint-venture factory.
But I sure would try to avoid spending $900 on it. I bet you've checked salvage yards? Anyone parting one out nearby on CL?
And I'm curious. Is this a corrosion problem, or collision? Could nearby members (of the car frame, not this forum) also be affected?
The Internets didn't make that clear, not did part numbers, calls to many dealers, etc. In any case, the 04 had enough other issues that it wasn't worth messing with. I got a great deal on the 09 (literally an old lady's car) with about 55k miles on it. The back seat had never been sat in. Only thing wrong with it is the stupid radio knob.
Yes. Here is the write up. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=47305
Read the How To by Zybers to find this detail. By this I’m guessing the differential mounting bracket can be bolted to the Celica units.SpotTheDogg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:28 pm Hey guys and gals, I just got a text image from my girlfriend of her drivers side rear wheel slammed inward about 15° negative camber. Damn!
Reading through here I got curious to know more about the “early 2009” mentioned. Is this only identifiable by VIN, or do they just mean early as in 2009 but not 2010? I found a 2009 near here listed as rear crossmember complete assembly. It’s kinda expensive so I assume it’s got everything attached, Grade listed as A. Does the crossmember need to be AWD, or is any with independent suspension going to work?
Nicole’s car is a 2005 Vibe AWD. Please help
Glad someone listens.SpotTheDogg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:13 pmRead the How To by Zybers to find this detail. By this I’m guessing the differential mounting bracket can be bolted to the Celica units.SpotTheDogg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:28 pm Hey guys and gals, I just got a text image from my girlfriend of her drivers side rear wheel slammed inward about 15° negative camber. Damn!
Reading through here I got curious to know more about the “early 2009” mentioned. Is this only identifiable by VIN, or do they just mean early as in 2009 but not 2010? I found a 2009 near here listed as rear crossmember complete assembly. It’s kinda expensive so I assume it’s got everything attached, Grade listed as A. Does the crossmember need to be AWD, or is any with independent suspension going to work?
Nicole’s car is a 2005 Vibe AWD. Please help
I will also save my true secret for last… The rear subframe for the 03-06 AWD Vibe/Matrix is the exact same as the below vehicles:
99-06 Celica GTS (must be GTS as that has independent rear suspension). Downfall of this, is it does not come with the differential mounting bracket.
03-06 Vibe/Matrix AWD
09-10 Vibe/Matrix AWD
09-10 Vibe/Matrix GT/XRS (maybe S model, but their equivalent of the GT)
zbyers wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:16 amAs always, www.car-part.com is a fantastic resource for finding parts in junkyards near you.