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Originally Posted by 12Ounce
Yep, the part that the U-clamp bolts too. There is no rust whatsoever involved in this instance. (You are welcome to move down, if you wish ... though I love Chicago also.)
Comparing the welds on this broken sub-frame to a newer replacement ... the welds are awfully few and small. On the newer sub-frame the welds are complete in length and are very heavy. Makes me wonder about the more important welds on the old part.
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Originally Posted by 12Ounce
Welding complete. CLUNKING/THUMPING GONE! Steering and handling more precise now. My ride is back!
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Congrats! Nice work. I lived in Atlanta for 20 years (am a GT alum) but left a few years ago. Had to sell my house in Peachtree Corners. I still am in town every few months or so.
Our 02 is still going strong. A shop rebuilt the transmission for $1750. Only took 3 attempts but it's been driving beautifully for months now. The new rear axle has quieted things down in the back substantially, too.