Slow progress...

bikerdude666 · 21st September 2020, 21:38

Well my efforts to renew the rear suspension on my ZT are going fairly slowly, set backs being that the replacement suspension arms when sand blasted were no good so have to buy new ones. And then the clutch going meant the car wasn't even here/moveable for nearly 2 weeks.

Knackered arms:

I have at least managed to refurbish a rear subframe, using paint recommended by Marinabrian (I know he no longer visits here, but thanks for the help).

I started painting the subframe with a brush, then wasn't sure how to get to all the internal areas, when I suddenly remembered I had a compressor and a box of accessories that I'd never used. Amongst them were a couple of spray guns, so I managed to use one of those to spray all the insides. As far as I can see I've managed to get all of it well covered, in Bondages rust primer, and then chassis paint. All that's left to do to it now (and to the new suspension arms) is find a suitable product, waxoyl, dinitrol, or something to treat the parts.

I was hoping to get it done this going weekend, as if it takes too long and runs in to next week, I can use my wires car for work as I'm on nights, but last time I checked the forecast the weather isn't looking great.

List of parts to be fitted:
Refurbished subframe,
upper arms,
lower arms,
new rear dampers,
New anti roll bar and drop links
plus all new bolts (all the ones Rimmers had in stock anyway, need a new captive nut, but they aren't due in stock until November)
Just realised I forgot to order new brackets and rubbers for the anti roll bar! Damn! Will have to get them ordered tomorrow.

New springs were fitted a couple a months ago so they'll be fine.

I've had a look in the how to section, and I found a thread about replacing the rear arms, but I couldn't find anything about removing and replacing the subframe.
Has anyone got any advice, is it best to strip it down one part at a time, and then replace individually? Or would I be best making up the subframe with the suspension arms while its off the car, and fit as one piece? I've not located my haynes manual yet, but it looks like the exhaust will need dropping out the way, and then only 4 bolts actually holding the subframe on. Any advice and tips would be great, thanks.

21st September 2020, 21:38	#1
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Slow progress... Well my efforts to renew the rear suspension on my ZT are going fairly slowly, set backs being that the replacement suspension arms when sand blasted were no good so have to buy new ones. And then the clutch going meant the car wasn't even here/moveable for nearly 2 weeks. Knackered arms: I have at least managed to refurbish a rear subframe, using paint recommended by Marinabrian (I know he no longer visits here, but thanks for the help). I started painting the subframe with a brush, then wasn't sure how to get to all the internal areas, when I suddenly remembered I had a compressor and a box of accessories that I'd never used. Amongst them were a couple of spray guns, so I managed to use one of those to spray all the insides. As far as I can see I've managed to get all of it well covered, in Bondages rust primer, and then chassis paint. All that's left to do to it now (and to the new suspension arms) is find a suitable product, waxoyl, dinitrol, or something to treat the parts. I was hoping to get it done this going weekend, as if it takes too long and runs in to next week, I can use my wires car for work as I'm on nights, but last time I checked the forecast the weather isn't looking great. List of parts to be fitted: Refurbished subframe, upper arms, lower arms, new rear dampers, New anti roll bar and drop links plus all new bolts (all the ones Rimmers had in stock anyway, need a new captive nut, but they aren't due in stock until November) Just realised I forgot to order new brackets and rubbers for the anti roll bar! Damn! Will have to get them ordered tomorrow. New springs were fitted a couple a months ago so they'll be fine. I've had a look in the how to section, and I found a thread about replacing the rear arms, but I couldn't find anything about removing and replacing the subframe. Has anyone got any advice, is it best to strip it down one part at a time, and then replace individually? Or would I be best making up the subframe with the suspension arms while its off the car, and fit as one piece? I've not located my haynes manual yet, but it looks like the exhaust will need dropping out the way, and then only 4 bolts actually holding the subframe on. Any advice and tips would be great, thanks. Last edited by bikerdude666; 21st September 2020 at 21:42..