subframe bushing bolts

[SuperHO]

so my front subframe bushings are loose, but when i go to tighten them, the nuts just spin. is there an easy way to get a wrench in there to hold em in place?

 

[shoon]

Peel your carpet back underneath the brake pedal, and look for a big 2.5" rubber plug. If there is no hole / plug see if you can get your hands on a subframe recall kit.

In the meantime, you will probably need to drill a 2 1/2" hole in the floor, (if the subframe recall has not been done already) That will give you access to the spinning nut. There is a detailed picture with measurements where to cut, let me know if you need it and I can try and post it for you.

the nut is supposed to be held in with 2 tabs, but if the tabs bust off the nut will just spin as you mentioned.

Edit:
http://www.shophoenixproject.com/sfb/sfb.htm

Lots of helpful pictures on there too

 

[Silvapain]

Peel your carpet back underneath the brake pedal, and look for a big 2.5" rubber plug. If there is no hole / plug see if you can get your hands on a subframe recall kit.

In the meantime, you will probably need to drill a 2 1/2" hole in the floor, (if the subframe recall has not been done already) That will give you access to the spinning nut. There is a detailed picture with measurements where to cut, let me know if you need it and I can try and post it for you.

the nut is supposed to be held in with 2 tabs, but if the tabs bust off the nut will just spin as you mentioned.

Edit:
http://www.shophoenixproject.com/sfb/sfb.htm

Lots of helpful pictures on there too

The subframe recall doesn't apply to Gen 3's.

Welcome to the V8 section :wave:

 

[SuperHO]

guess i should've put the model year in the subject...

 

[shoon]

The subframe recall doesn't apply to Gen 3's.

Welcome to the V8 section :wave:

sorry!

Was searching for SFB's when I saw the post... didnt notice it was the Gen 3 sections

 

[SHOZ123]

If it is the front nuts there is a large opening that you can get to on the inside of the "frame".

 

[SuperHO]

what and all needs To be removed to access these holes?

 

[SHOZ123]

Well looking at my '96 RM yesterday with no engine I could look right at them from above.

You should be able to get to them from underneath with the air deflector/splash shield off.