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Both frame rails were replaced and raised 50 mm for ground clearance. The underside was cleaned, seam sealed and undercoated, and the subframes and suspension components were refinished. The original axle shafts were rebuilt with donor CV joint components, and new bearings, hubs, bushings and Fortune Auto Super-Low coilovers were fitted.
Plan
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Decisions & Unknowns
What I need to figure out:
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Raise both frame rails 50 mm and blend the repairs into the surrounding metal.
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Keep the original axle shafts and use less-worn differential-side bearings, cages and retainers from donor 1.6-liter axles.
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Restore the existing subframes and suspension components with renewed bearings and bushings.
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Use .
Tasks
What I need to do:
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Remove the subframes, fuel tank and running gear.
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Disassemble and refinish and .
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Remove the damaged rails and weld in .
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Blend the welds, renew seam sealer, wash the underside and apply undercoating.
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Rebuild with donor CV joint components.
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Refinish and install .
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Install and .
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Restore and .
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Assemble the subframes with and the coilovers, including .
