Like the foundation of a house being the most crucial part of its construction, the subframes of an automobile are that vehicle's foundation. You wouldn't remodel a house with a compromised foundation because your efforts wouldn't last. Not unless the foundation is part of the renovation. It's no different for cars. The handling, responsiveness, safety and stability of the car depend on the subframes being straight, solid and stable enough to handle the kinds of forces that will be exerted on it while it's in use.
All of the suspension, braking, steering functions depend on the subframe being tight enough to keep the wheels and tires in line, yet it must give enough so that those forces don't fatigue the body and cause its structure to fail. Over time, bushings tear and rot, fasteners rust and seize, sometimes they can break. The only way to ensure you get the most out of your restoration efforts is if the foundation is solid. This short series about the Galant subframe restorations will give you a good idea for what to look for.
I also cover the parts list for most all of the systems under the car that I've collected so far. It's an extensive list, and not all of it will be used. Some of these items I've acquired just so that I can show you the challenges of attempting this on a 3-decade old Mitsubishi product and prepare you for what to expect. This is by no means a worst-case-scenario. The vehicle I'm demonstrating this with is exceptional. Many of the parts we're replacing aren't even bad. They're being replaced to ensure a stable foundation, and many many years of safe, responsive, comfortable fun... and to handle the performance upgrades slated for this car's future.
Thank you for taking a peek at it. You may see me working mostly alone, but I assure you I have hundreds of people supporting my efforts, and all of this would have been impossible to produce without them. My supporters at Patreon are why I can bring you along on my journey restoring this car and others here on my channel. They're the ones helping me produce and tell the stories of these awesome 90's cars' return to glory, and share with you all of the challenges I face. If you'd like to join my pit crew, please visit / jafromobile where for as little as $1 per sponsored video you gain access to extra content, and early ad-free viewing of new uploads (turn on notifications). Your contributions make a direct impact on what everyone sees, and the kind of work I get to do.
28 фев 2023
