Rear subframe/brace

[Fluke]

Whilst my 350z was in for it's MOT, I noticed that my rear subframe/brace looked heavily corroded. Before I put up a wanted ad and spend money on powder coating, can anyone tell me how hard it is to replace it? Is it possible to do it on a drive way?

[sloutrou]

That will be expensive I'm afraid, I know from experience. Mine had two hairline fractures in it, you can source a brand new one from ZMANALEX, but it involves dropping the rear diff out and a lot of suspension work so a garage might be your best bet.

[Fluke]

I think I gave the part the wrong name. It is the rear bracket, this one.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-Fairlady-Rear-Lower-Subframe-Chassis-Brackets-Braces-/281145650308

[oVerboost]

I think I gave the part the wrong name. It is the rear bracket, this one.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-Fairlady-Rear-Lower-Subframe-Chassis-Brackets-Braces-/281145650308

 

Those items are crusty on all zeds lol, just underseal/hammerite or similar over the cleaned up surface.

[GMballistic]

^^ What he said.

 

Think it's called the "W-brace". Mine doesn't look great but it's on my to do (one day) list.

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

They are around £200 new but as has been mentioned if its not to bad give it a clean up and paint.

[The Trouser]

Had mine done recently at my Nissan dealer - £288 fitted.

[AliveBoy]

I don't have one as mine rusted through/got broken by speedbumps, no adverse effects, even on track.

 

As above, wire wheel and hammerite should do the trick

[Fluke]

Thanks for the replies, Is it easy to remove? I can get it sand blasted powder coated very cheaply.

[AliveBoy]

Thanks for the replies, Is it easy to remove? I can get it sand blasted powder coated very cheaply.

 

I'd probably recommend soda blasting if possible as it's less abrasive and will damage the part less. There's 3 bolts at either end and then 4 in the middle if I recall correctly