We are currently developing another specialty item for lowered cars from Parts Shop MAX.
As an alternative to 8 piece subframe spacers which stiffen the OEM bushing, and the 8 piece solid subframe bushings currently available now, we will offer a 4 piece set of subframe solid risers made of CNC aluminum. The subframe risers slip in similarly to (but easier than) solid bushing set which requires the OEM bushings to be torched, cut or pressed out as seen below. One piece will slip into each corner, installed from the bottom because the top of our solid part is flush with the top of the subframe itself without any collar or protrusions which will press the subframe to the chassis, up about a half inch from its previous position to assist proper geometry in lowered cars while stiffening the chassis better than other options available today. We are targeting the $100 price point, we'll see if its possible when production is complete.
Some shots of the OEM bushing removal that you could do in your garage.
If you can manage to get it pressed out its cleaner!
We took the liberty of gusseting some suspension mounting points, and adding a sexy color to the subframe while it was out.
CAD drawing of the part being produced now:
I'll be sure to post updates after install and testing!
Slip fit parts are an easy install, made permanent using epoxy
Solid diff bushings
Final fit of the subframe
Installed all the MAX Arms & Rods, Everything is looking quite bling-blingish at this point!
BRIG pads make the rears break traction with ease in conjunction with the MAX hydrobrake.
I am as excited as a 10 year old boy on christmas morning, cant wait to dump the clutch and liquify some rubber! Final review to follow this weekends event.
cool. so how much higher did you end up getting the subframe to sit compared to stock? And what was the reason for having a large amount of the metal hanging out the bottom?
Its about a half inch higher. The larger than stock amount of material on the bottom is there because it maintains the oem overall height which allows the front chassis brackets to bolt on flat. In other words whatever we took off the top we put back into the bottom.
