Oooooooh ffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuu! Subframe bent on curb @#!$%$#@
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Interesting!
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Seems I don't need uprights if I just raise the steering rack with spacers?
The steering ratios are not the same between the power and manual racks for an NB. They're both faster than the NA equivalent, though.
Turns, lock-to-lock. Rack stroke is the same.
NA manual: 3.36
NA power: 2.80
NB manual: 3.17
NB power: 2.65
Turns, lock-to-lock. Rack stroke is the same.
NA manual: 3.36
NA power: 2.80
NB manual: 3.17
NB power: 2.65
The NA and NB control arms are the same, geometrically speaking. The only difference is the sway bar mounting point. In fact, if you buy an NA replacement control arm you'll get an NB part. The changes in caster came from the control arm mounting point on the subframe, so you'll get them if you install an NB subframe.
The steering arm on the uprights was moved up by 7mm on the NB, IIRC. The rear uprights have 5mm more track per side. The rear subframe is the same other than exhaust and brace mounting points.
The steering arm on the uprights was moved up by 7mm on the NB, IIRC. The rear uprights have 5mm more track per side. The rear subframe is the same other than exhaust and brace mounting points.
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Interesting, I didn't know the NB uprights moved the steering arm. The upright is what attaches the hub to the two control arms, the only upright piece in the suspension. It's all aimed at getting the tie rods to sit as level as possible to get rid of bumpsteer.
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The subframe is a hell of a lot stronger than the sheet metal bodyshell it bolts to. I sure hope you didn't end up with a tweaked bodyshell. If it was strong enough to bend the subframe like that, it is unfortunately a possibility.
Good luck, brother.
Good luck, brother.
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Good luck, brother.
I am having the subframe and steering rack with inner tie-rods and an oil pan coming my way.
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Ouch. Goodluck on the repiar... In AmERRIca you could blame the DOT for that, then require them to paint every curb dayglow yellow... Happened locally for me.
In the Volvo Dealership, we have replaced multiple oil pans becasue of the same thing. Could have been worse for you.
In the Volvo Dealership, we have replaced multiple oil pans becasue of the same thing. Could have been worse for you.
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A good idea hear since the car was tweaked would be to go to a good body shop for your alignment, so that you have experienced/competent people who can look at it and tell you whats what.
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That engine steady is perfectly fine the way it is... we use that method all the time for Volvo repairs. (subframes , oil pans , power steering rack replace etc) Typically we have two... but that one should suffice...
The fender is bolted to the inner fender... which is the structual part of the front end.
Your good to go...
The fender is bolted to the inner fender... which is the structual part of the front end.
Your good to go...
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That engine steady is perfectly fine the way it is... we use that method all the time for Volvo repairs. (subframes , oil pans , power steering rack replace etc) Typically we have two... but that one should suffice...
The fender is bolted to the inner fender... which is the structual part of the front end.
Your good to go...
The fender is bolted to the inner fender... which is the structual part of the front end.
Your good to go...
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Seems its available in the US too.
Seems its available in the US too.
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