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140/160 front subframe question 140-160

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posted by  B20Paul. on  Fri Mar 16 11:39 CST 2012
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Same from 1970 on for sure.

Weak spot is around the 1/2" bolt holes where it bolts to chasis. I had a cracked one there which rubs on the idler arm under heavy braking & causes a disturbing sensation in the steering wheel. The lower A-arms need beefing up too. Cracks start near the sway bar attachment & move towards the hole for the shocky & that side then droops badly. I drove home on it slowly.

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