WTB Front Subframe & front left control arm bmw 128i

Majestic128i · 12-20-2018, 04:24 PM

Looking to buy a front subframe also known as the cross member. Hit a curb on a rainy day recently and mine cracked at the welding point. Also looking for a front left control arm. Looking to do local pickup in the northeast (NY, NJ, CT) first but I'm open to shipping. While I'm posting this, how difficult of a job is it if anyone has experience with this? I have basic mechanic skills and have an entire month off as I'm a college student. It seems intimidating so I'll most likely bring it to my mechanic but any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

02Pilot · 12-20-2018, 09:01 PM

Can't help you with the parts, but it should be a fairly straightforward job. You'll need to suspend the engine from above with a crossbar (Harbor Freight sells one). Depending on the age and mileage, it's a good time to refresh the whole front suspension, since you'll have it apart anyway.

Have you considered finding a pro welder to see if the subframe can be repaired? Might be easier than finding one locally on short notice.

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Majestic128i New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	WTB Front Subframe & front left control arm bmw 128i Looking to buy a front subframe also known as the cross member. Hit a curb on a rainy day recently and mine cracked at the welding point. Also looking for a front left control arm. Looking to do local pickup in the northeast (NY, NJ, CT) first but I'm open to shipping. While I'm posting this, how difficult of a job is it if anyone has experience with this? I have basic mechanic skills and have an entire month off as I'm a college student. It seems intimidating so I'll most likely bring it to my mechanic but any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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02Pilot Malcontent 188 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Can't help you with the parts, but it should be a fairly straightforward job. You'll need to suspend the engine from above with a crossbar (Harbor Freight sells one). Depending on the age and mileage, it's a good time to refresh the whole front suspension, since you'll have it apart anyway. Have you considered finding a pro welder to see if the subframe can be repaired? Might be easier than finding one locally on short notice. __________________ Life's tough. It's tougher when you're stupid. -John Wayne
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