I bought SLP bolt-on subframe connectors for my 97 TA, and was trying to install them tonight. When I put the first SFC into place, I had a hard time aligning all the holes, specifically the hole that bolts onto the Lower control arm. I could get it to the point where every hole was lined up but that one. Also, the front of the SFC is very tight against the y-pipe, which doesn't seem right, but I don't see any other way it could be installed.
Out of frustration, I was just going to put it back to stock for now until I got these questions answered... When I went to put the LCA back into place, it's hole doesn't line up either! The LCA seems to have shortened about 1/4" to the point where the hole in the LCA doesn't line up with the hole in the chassis, and I can't reinstall the bolt! So now I've got 3 misaligned holes in this one location! Can anyone give me any pointers or tips on how to get all the SFC holes to line up, and how to get the LCA to line back up to it's stock location? I'm at a loss here.
I didn't try installing the driver's side SFC so I can't tell if maybe it's a manufacturing defect or just something I'm not doing right. Any help would be appreciated. I'm supposed to get the car inspected Friday, but it won't be going anywhere in this condition.
Out of frustration, I was just going to put it back to stock for now until I got these questions answered... When I went to put the LCA back into place, it's hole doesn't line up either! The LCA seems to have shortened about 1/4" to the point where the hole in the LCA doesn't line up with the hole in the chassis, and I can't reinstall the bolt! So now I've got 3 misaligned holes in this one location! Can anyone give me any pointers or tips on how to get all the SFC holes to line up, and how to get the LCA to line back up to it's stock location? I'm at a loss here.
I didn't try installing the driver's side SFC so I can't tell if maybe it's a manufacturing defect or just something I'm not doing right. Any help would be appreciated. I'm supposed to get the car inspected Friday, but it won't be going anywhere in this condition.
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