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by MichaelJT
Fri Dec 21, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 04 Rear Subframe Shot
Replies: 20
Views: 14619

Re: 04 Rear Subframe Shot

I thought I would put a final post on the rusted rear subframe issue that I posted in November. I did search for a replacement but none were to be found locally. Same rust issue. Indeed most yards didn't even seem to know there was a removable subframe back there at all. made it hard and time consum...
by MichaelJT
Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 04 Rear Subframe Shot
Replies: 20
Views: 14619

Re: 04 Rear Subframe Shot

The inner mount for the upper control arm is rusted and disintegrating. The subframe in that area is rusted so badly that I poked a hole through it with a screw driver. Difficult to see and get a camera in there. I will attempt to get some clear pictures. If I do find a good subframe to replace it w...
by MichaelJT
Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 04 Rear Subframe Shot
Replies: 20
Views: 14619

Re: 04 Rear Subframe Shot

What was the outcome of this? Did the repair happen? I am in the same predicament. Massive negative camber on the driver side with the upper control arm no place to hook to anymore. Subframe in that area just rusted away. I am interested in the process if anyone has a picture thread. I Bought this 2...
by MichaelJT
Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Introduction and first post
Replies: 5
Views: 1878

Re: Introduction and first post

Thanks for the welcome. My main ride is a 1999 Chevy Silverado 4x4. I don't need a lot of cargo room and the short box trucks feel so much lighter and nimble than the extended cab beasts. This one is a base truck with 4.8 V8, automatic and wind up windows. I added a roof console, factory cruise cont...
by MichaelJT
Sat Nov 26, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Introduction and first post
Replies: 5
Views: 1878

Introduction and first post

Hello. I joined in 2015 but haven't posted until now. I always found the answers to my questions with the search function. I own a 2005 Vibe AWD that I bought new in May of '05. It's Lava Red with Graphite interior. It's my wife's daily driver and currently has 114,000 miles. I drive it too but find...