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Offline pat45579ta

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sub frame
« on: October 15, 2007, 06:01:19 PM »
Hi guys can anyone tell me the right way to take out and install a front subframe for me 79 trans am?
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Offline pat45579ta

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Re: sub frame
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2007, 06:02:36 PM »
and can anyone tell me what years those subframes fit?
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Offline eroc022

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Re: sub frame
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2007, 01:37:17 PM »
well all that depends....do you plan on taking off the fenders and front bumper ? if not then you just unbolt the 6 frame bolts and lift the car up off of it.....that is of course after you disconnect all the lines,wires, and hoses that will be attached to the motor....
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Offline Joker (§ir£Ğragon)

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Re: sub frame
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2007, 01:52:25 PM »
I believe that '76 to 81 sub frames are the same. (Someone please let me know if I'm wrong.) But any from '70 and up will work with a few changes.
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Re: sub frame
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2007, 02:31:38 PM »
there is some width changes in the years but not much
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Offline pat45579ta

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Re: sub frame
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2007, 05:03:13 PM »
but will a 1980 camaro subframe fit just as well?
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Offline RENOVATIONS

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Re: sub frame
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2007, 06:01:55 PM »
I've read others say they are the same but the ones I've seen in Camaros look different.
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Re: sub frame
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2007, 09:53:45 AM »
yes the camaros and firebirds use the same subframe for 2nd gens....same thing with the first gens they are interchangable between firebird and camaros
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Re: sub frame
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2007, 08:50:21 PM »
thank you
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Re: sub frame
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2007, 10:20:15 PM »
They even have the bolt patterns for both drilled in all of them.
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Re: sub frame
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2007, 12:41:31 AM »
My 78TA was hit hard on the right side,right at the wheel.I swapped in a 76 Camaro Sub Frame.Everything was the same except the TA had little struts that went from the lower control arm bracket to the frame.So all I did was locate the holes and install the struts.The hardest thing is supporting the body without damaging anything. Oh and take lots of pictures.Its nice to have for reference.
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