Help Dropping Sub Frame Etc

**VonPooper** · 08-25-2008 10:50 PM

Dudes i need help..how does one properly drop the sub frame for a tiptronic dp install?

**The_Jerbel** · 08-26-2008 03:08 AM

Remove the 4 13mm bolts and the 2 18mm bolts holding on the brackets at the rear of the subframe. This should allow it to drop down about 2 or 3 inches.

**SurferD** · 08-26-2008 05:49 AM

Ha, I just did this install! The_Jerbel is the man and knows how it's done. In addition the what he said you must remove the transmission mounts to fully allow the engine/tranny to lower fully. There are flexible heat shields which are bolted on that need to be bent to access the mount bolts. Also, good luck with the heat shields over the DP's. Read my thread for the joys of dealing with them.

**gointoscott** · 08-26-2008 05:57 AM

I'm glad I have a 6 speed. Didnt have to do anything with the subframe.

**The_Jerbel** · 08-26-2008 10:37 AM

^^It's easier if you do. Dropping the subframe takes about 3 minutes and gives you WAY more room.

**gointoscott** · 08-26-2008 10:44 AM

I might have to drop the subframe a little when I go to put the dp's back in. How many bolts is it to drop it? I'm thinking 4.

**gointoscott** · 08-26-2008 10:46 AM

Ok, ignore my previous post. I just reread the post. I basiclaly asked the same question of the original question.

Only thing I wonder if its any different then a TIP, but I dont see it being any different.

**The_Jerbel** · 08-26-2008 10:48 AM

No, it's not.

**VonPooper** · 08-26-2008 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by SurferD

Ha, I just did this install! The_Jerbel is the man and knows how it's done. In addition the what he said you must remove the transmission mounts to fully allow the engine/tranny to lower fully. There are flexible heat shields which are bolted on that need to be bent to access the mount bolts. Also, good luck with the heat shields over the DP's. Read my thread for the joys of dealing with them.

wheres yo thread at playa?