Rear Subframes

Flibby · April 4, 2021, 18:00

So the MR2 passed its most recent MOT which was great news.

The bad is that the subframe probably would have failed if the testor had a longer poky stick to get past the nappy

Has anyone picked one up for a decent price recently? I've previously spoken with TCB who had them in stock but not any more apparently. The MR2 Ben site has them up but not so cheap...

Joesson · April 4, 2021, 18:13

@Flibby
Sorry can't help with locating a subframe other than suggest a new one would have more life in it than one from a breaker.
My guess is that a new subframe from MR2 Ben cost a lot less ( at the moment) than a used hard top from eBay.
Be aware that there are two sub frame types and they are not interchangeable, one suits the PFL cars and the other the FL cars.

PS. New at £374.95 on eBay

Chilli Girl · April 4, 2021, 18:46

Hi Nick, long time no hear - pleased you still have your 2 which is more than you can say for me

Hopefully, you'll find a replacement subframe soon.

Ardent · April 4, 2021, 19:05

Quote from: Joesson on April 4, 2021, 18:13@Flibby
Sorry can't help with locating a subframe other than suggest a new one would have more life in it than one from a breaker.
My guess is that a new subframe from MR2 Ben cost a lot less ( at the moment) than a used hard top from eBay.
Be aware that there are two sub frame types and they are not interchangeable, one suits the PFL cars and the other the FL cars.

PS. New at £374.95 on eBay

Best to get the correct one either way.
But, I tend to recall an FL sub will work with a PFL car. But not vice versa.

Carolyn · April 4, 2021, 19:27

You'd be surprised what can be patch-welded by a good fabricator, and be as good as!

They don't all have to be thrown away.

Ardent · April 4, 2021, 23:10

Do you know any?

Flibby · April 5, 2021, 00:28

Quote from: Joesson on April 4, 2021, 18:13@Flibby
Sorry can't help with locating a subframe other than suggest a new one would have more life in it than one from a breaker.
My guess is that a new subframe from MR2 Ben cost a lot less ( at the moment) than a used hard top from eBay.
Be aware that there are two sub frame types and they are not interchangeable, one suits the PFL cars and the other the FL cars.

PS. New at £374.95 on eBay

Thanks for the tip!

Flibby · April 5, 2021, 00:39

Quote from: Carolyn on April 4, 2021, 19:27You'd be surprised what can be patch-welded by a good fabricator, and be as good as!

They don't all have to be thrown away.

I wish that were the case but once I've persuaded these bolts out, there ain't going to be much to weld to 😂

Mark A · April 6, 2021, 10:45

I bought mine from TCB - Genuine Toyota Facelift Subframe - Price £196.64 + VAT

Chilli Girl · April 6, 2021, 11:22

He said he'd tried TCB and they didn't have any Mark.

MRSwede · April 6, 2021, 12:14

Bought mine from Impex Japan 215£.
And you have to add shipping, customs charges for your country.

Mark A · April 7, 2021, 11:57

Anybody know the part code and I'll check Amayama?

SV-3 · April 7, 2021, 13:39

Quote from: Mark A on April 7, 2021, 11:57Anybody know the part code and I'll check Amayama?

FL part number:51206-17040

J88TEO · April 7, 2021, 14:00

£265.52 plus shipping £106.14

Mark A · April 7, 2021, 15:15

Glup! Better finding a good condition secondhand one until TCB has them back in stock assuming the price has not gone through the roof.

1979scotte · April 7, 2021, 16:04

There is no guarantee this are actually still in production.

Ardent · April 7, 2021, 18:32

Don't overlook the toyota parts dept.
At least to establish what the top price should be.

J88TEO · April 7, 2021, 19:50

There is one on fleabay for £240.00.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-MK3-Roadster-Face-lift-Subframe-Refurbished/224414534761?hash=item3440260c69%3Ag%3A100AAOSwsBVgbLEm&LH_ItemCondition=3000

I bought one a few months ago for £100 with all the arms!

Flibby · April 9, 2021, 23:56

Thanks for the replies all - I still have an issue with notifications!

Getting on to the bay now to take a look but I will also give RRG in Bury a ring tomorrow

Mark A · April 10, 2021, 20:01

https://www.facebook.com/groups/205501314013723/permalink/446647626565756/?sale_post_id=446647626565756

One of FB today

1979scotte · April 10, 2021, 21:13

Quote from: Mark A on April 10, 2021, 20:01https://www.facebook.com/groups/205501314013723/permalink/446647626565756/?sale_post_id=446647626565756

One of FB today

Rowland de thick?
😄

Ardent · April 10, 2021, 22:32

https://gt4-play.co.uk/shop/mr2-roadster-rear-subframe-genuine-toyota

Flibby · April 11, 2021, 20:09

Quote from: Mark A on April 10, 2021, 20:01https://www.facebook.com/groups/205501314013723/permalink/446647626565756/?sale_post_id=446647626565756

One of FB today

I struggle to 'do' Facebook at the best of times so i appreciate the heads up. Sadly it was a PFL.

From my background reading it seems like bushes and bolts will be needed, but if taking off the arms with the subframe am I likely to be able to save the arms? They don't look to be too cheap or easy to get hold of either.

tets · April 12, 2021, 05:58

I've done all exactly that job - new subframe and superpro bushes in the rear arms.

2 arms were absolute tw@'s to get out - I snapped a camber bolt and had to cut the arm out of the subframe as the bolt had welded itself to the inner bush sleeve - fortunately the bushes are really easy to change so once out I just drilled the lot out - superpro bushes are a 2 minute job to fit

To undo some of the bolts I had to use a strongbar with 2ft scaffold on the end - I had to move the nuts as opposed to the bolts on 2 arms as access was limited on stands. Would have been a lot easier on a ramp

Have a look on my readers rides as there are a few pics (if they are still showing)