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Title: Captive nuts for subframe Post by: HFStuart on May 31, 2010, 11:46:28 PM The captive nuts used to hold the subrame to the body, usually once the subframe is in place the bolts go in pretty easily but at the moment I can't get one to catch in the nut threads.
Is there a way to get at these? - I've a nasty suspicion one of mine at the back of the subframe has made a bid for freedom and isn't captive any more. Title: Re: Captive nuts for subframe Post by: thecolonel on June 01, 2010, 11:10:28 AM In the past I have used a modified bolt as a stud.
Screwed it in first then jacked the subframe up to it. I put a weld on the side of the bolt to stop it going through the captivated nut. Hope that heps. Geoff Title: Re: Captive nuts for subframe Post by: HFStuart on June 01, 2010, 01:09:49 PM That sounds like a plan before attacking the housing - thanks.
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