Galant VR-4 Subframe Restoration Part 3 

your attention to detail soothes my ocd

Always glad to have you swing by so we can assist with the restorations! I love seeing it all come together on here too, it's not often we get to see everything re-installed, especially everything under the car. Country style donuts are the bomb! Thank you as always sir!

I approve of the clutch shirt and burning out the old bushings

This is what I've been waiting for....someone to thoroughly work on our GVR4...

Long story short, over the past few years, as much as I could get done each spring through fall and in between all the other things I've had going on, I've done most of the restoration work you've done on your Galant and GSX on my '92 Talon TSi AWD manual. E.g. removed and completely overhauled/restored/rebuilt the entire front and rear suspension including subframes, members, control arms and strut assemblies, with new bushings when they were available, all four brake calipers, the driveshaft, rear bumper (taking on the front soon), fuel tank, and the manual transmission and shifter for good measure (took both completely apart and rebuilt them) Replaced everything that typically needs to be replaced, e.g. pads, rotors, plugs, plug wires, PCV. thermostat, radiator, air filter (K&N), fuel filter, hoses, belts, TB/BB/WP, brake and clutch hoses, and a bunch of stuff I can't even remember. Also removed a ton of rust and treated it with POR-15 or KBS (initially used Rustoleum which is crap as I learned the hard way so I had to redo it all). Also some relatively minor fixes, like stuck/slow/misaligned power windows, faulty radio, rear washer, etc. Now I'm about to do the same for the throttle, intake, exhaust and turbo, cleaning and replacing what needs to be cleaned and replaced. Also hope to try and fix the AC which only broke a year or so ago after 30 years (original and only owner yes you read that right), and the front bumper. Then it's on to the body, cleaning, removing dents and scratches, painting. And replacing the headliner and some weatherstrip. The goal is to get it back as close to the condition it was in when I bought it, no true mods, just some relatively minor upgrades here and there like ES bushings, a K&N air filter, braided SS brake and clutch hoses, kevlar TB/BB, etc. I don't track or race it. It's my DD/road trip car. So no mods needed. No deletes either, as I like my creature comforts. I had a lot of fun driving it cross-country years ago so I'm trying to get it back to the shape it was in back then. It's a nice car, as you know. But I have to chuckle every time I see one of your videos because I'm thinking "Yeah, been there, done that, uhuh, exactly, yep, that was hard, that was a pain, that wasn't fun, etc.". Like, removing the rear suspension bushings. Way harder than the fronts, had to drill, hacksaw, punch, pry, etc. And removing all that rust. I don't have a blasting setup so it was mostly a die grinder and rotary tool (I initially used a drill and driver with wire wheels but learned the hard way that this was really slow and inefficient). I should be done with all the mechanical work this summer. Probably won't be able to do much about the body till next year, as that's a whole other thing about which I know very little. Thankfully the engine appears to be just fine so no work needed there. I want to be able to just drive the damn thing and go on road trips again so I can't wait till this is all over. Thanks for the informative and wry videos!

I wondered what happened to Robert. I don't blame him for not posting much anymore. It's a time-expensive hobby, so I'm just grateful for the ones he shared. For those who don't know who Robert is, look for the boosted Beaver channel.

34:53 Aww I love that little buddy! He's the best part of this video and that's saying something!

Another Old-School and little used today coating process is Electrostatic Dipped, like my Buick was. Powder coating is about the same, except then you bake it, right? Yea, they didn't bake my car, 🤣 This video was really nice. It was cool to see old Friends together. No drunken fights, the only *shootouts* are at the Track!

You'd think we'd get tired of watching you wrench on these older Mitsubishis, no damn way! This particular video had a classic Jafro vibe to it. Love the CSMtv shirt too! Awesome job as always brother!

hey Jafro! I finally got my galant running thanks to many helpful videos of yours. You have even taken the time to answer a few questions for me in the comments. THANK YOU! I did the rear suspension and subframe items first almost two years ago and this video is definitely a throw back to me working with the hubs and spindles with my harbor freight tool arsenal. ha!

I really appreciate your format for your videos. I usually can't finish a 20 minute video because there's too much RU-vidr "look at me! I'm awesome but no, I mean, just like you!" time. Yours are showing something being done, typically instructional and a nice pace of constant voice over with tips, suggestions and tasteful humor. Keep those "PrEvos" alive sir.

First Binky now you, gonna be great week.

The fact that I can binge these videos at work. Keep up the good work! Makes me wish I kept all of the dsms I owned over the years. I wouldn't have to be watching these at work 🤣

You should grab an on car wheel bearing kit. OTC makes the best one called a hub tamer/shark. The truck brands all rebrand it for their own sale. If you’re doing wheel bearings 3 times a week, it’s 100% worth the expenditure. For everyone else, the cheap amazon kits work quite well, and at the very least, you get a pile of new cups to use in your press. Keep up the great work. Always love when there’s a new jafro video uploaded.

Coincidentally, I was working on my 95 Talon when I got the notification for this. Perfect way to relax after some solid time in the garage! As usual, excellent video and progress Jafro!

My dude!!!!!! 28:33 got me grinning ear to ear. Did a killer job restoring all suspension parts, love where this project is going.

"Fire does all the work for you,..." amen and amen. The almighty lever can take a break. You smell that, that smell, that gasoline smell? That's Napalm, smells like,... S'mores!

I aspire to go through my toyota pickups with the same attention to detail in the next couple years. Love the work!

I always look forward to watching one, or many of your videos even if i should be sleeping 🤫

Teflon tape wrapped around polyurethane bushings and sleeves helps prevent squeaks.

Yup. Always work in mirror, if you work on one side, you work on the other too. It's like becoming a true machinist happens only when all the parts you spit out have chamfered edges as a natural reflex, not a requirement of your bleeding fingers. When that thing enters your thought stream and you do it mechanically.

timken.. skf.. national.. i love seeing Quality parts. its so different when you do your own work vs taking it in. good stuff Jafro

Always enjoy your videos. Im not a DSM guy but generally speaking you usually cut a little off your bump stops when installing lowering springs. I always do on the hundreds of cars I've put springs on. I usually chop the bump stops at around what the supposed drop is for the springs. If those are H&R's for example, usually the H&R sport springs are around like 1.5"-1.7" drop on the majority of cars I've installed them on. I'd be willing to bet they're around that height for the Galant. I've always had good results with the H&R's and I've had experience with the sport/ race springs as well as their coilovers, especially the 'Ultra-lows.' You could always modify your AGX's to run a set of QUALITY sleeve coilovers like some Ground Controls, with your choice of # springs and a set of camber plates. I've had amazing results on a more budget minded coilover setup with the GC/ Koni or GC/ Bilstein setup. Its even a setup thats capable on the track with all the goodies like sways, plates, bushings, etc and they work quite well when you figure your spring rates, corner balance, and of course, a properly setup alignment based on your needs/ what you're using the car for mainly. I'm frankly kind of a nerd when it comes to suspension tuning/ track setup if you couldn't already tell. LOL😂 loved the video Jaffro, keep up the great work and keep the videos coming man! 👍😎

nice to see the galant content coming fast!

I remember having to torch new bushings, just to use the sleeve. At the time, I was replacing the suspension in a Fiero, and the sleeves on the old bushings were rusting to pieces. And I was installing polyurethane bushings. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.

Those Doughnuts looked amazing. You guys in the U.S sure do know how to do some good eating

ngl the patina on those struts is fugging dope haha

Even after all this time it still takes me by surprise you now have long hair 😁

Did we catch you sleeping on your blast cabinet? Wow, that is commitment! Thanks for another entertaining video.

love those excel-g´s had them on my tdi with eibach spring(nothing special) and they gave me great mix of comfort and handling.

As always, great content. Love to see the progress. Cool to see a lesser-known JDM getting some love

Jafro is dropping new videos again!!!! And RU-vid didn’t bother telling me until now!!! I’ve been waiting for years!!! 😂😎

I live not too far from there, great doughnuts

You powder coated over the rubber breather on the rear calipers for the sliding pin. Making me jealous with all those shiny parts.

Another informative video, you can upgrade your sand blaster to a wet media blaster very easily now days with kits and watching RU-vid videos and it's not expensive.

I'm going to do this one day on my GVR4. Love the attention to detail on the suspension restoration.

You should drop by a local fleamarket whenever one shows up and buy the metal bits your press needs to function. You're making Nth more work for yourself by not having those and unlike the cheap press, those will last you a life time. I've press bits from my great grandpa's steam press, from back in the war, all the way down and i swear, having those bits is a game changer.

This new shop has brought life into your narrator voice. I can hear a little giddiness in your voice. It can also be from the fact that you love your new parts that are shiny, but still, happy to see and hear you have gotten a little morale boost and are uploading more frequently. :). I'm happy for you and can't wait for the next episode! :)

just love it! this restoration rubs me ALL the right ways! thanx jafro, really, THANK YOU!

Amateur tip if you dont have a press: After lighting the bushes on fire like in the video, you can use a metal handsaw to remove the remaining sleeve. Just detach the sawblade, thread it through the sleeve and re-attach it to the saw. Sawing a slit in the sleeve makes it real easy to remove. Then you can just bash the new bushing in using a regular hammer and a piece of wood/plastic as a buffer. If you don't care about potentially damaging the bushing slot slightly, you can also use a sawsall to cut the sleeve instead, it's way faster.

BOM and Jafro within a few days? Someone sacrificed a virgin to the internet gods.

I had poly bushings in my S2000 and they were noisy at low speed but way better ride quality and handling. The better option IMO. I used shoe lasts for support, out of necessity, on my press when changing the wheel barings and it worked. There's a lot of good info in this video which is why I watched it twice.

He definitely did a nice job on the powder coating. I used to do it for work. You should be fine to use brake parts cleaner though. That powder coat should be totally resistant to any of the normal automotive chemicals. If he said otherwise then yeah listen to him, but just what I think I know. Anything you spray painted you'll want to avoid the brake clean. Awesome work as always. Video went by quick!

I did all poly bushings on my 2006 miata. I was afraid it would make the car louder, but it mostly didn't. The differential bushings made the diff louder, but it wasn't that bad. Definitely a worth while investment if you got bouncy or loose suspension parts.

Awesome episode also driving form Norfolk,VA to Memphis,TN so I’m definitely gonna get a box of donuts for the trip

@jafromobile You pull springs like a man and I appreciate it greatly!

love watching this, stumbled onto your channel when I was rebuilding my Mitsu Montero SR DOHC

Fantastic work my friend! Wow! Powder Coating is so satisfying. No “Boombox” press this time? The GVR4 is going to be absolutely mint when she’s done!

I love that i learn something new every time i watch one of your vids. Almost no other channel does that for me. Btw, i hope your brother is recovering. Been thinking about that whole ordeal a lot, lately.

I can smell how good those parts after powder coating!😏

❤❤ the attention to detail is the best i been watching you for years you’re a huge inspiration

Amazing job as always.

Yes I did mine new bushings and toe eliminator installed

I think you and your spine need about a foot and a half of wood blocks under the legs of that sandblaster Jafro. Thanks for the years of run :)

looking good! im restoring a galant vr4 at the moment as well. Instantly made the call for my calipers to be re done. ive been waiting for you to start this galant!

Beautiful narration .

100% on country style donut.

Randomly thought, I wonder if Jafro's still posting. Very pleasantly surprised. K

Great videos Jafro! I've been keeping up with all of them, but haven't though of much I could contribute in the comments. I am surprised to see you using poly bushings in the suspension arms though. Because poly doesn't twist like rubber I refuse to use them in any bushings that twist like suspension arms, though they are just fine for engine and diff mounts. Wish you would have mentioned that fact to the viewers, as these joints will now require constant lubrication to not wear themselves out over time. It's of course great to see all the progress you're making on your cars!

Best. RU-vidr. Ever. 💪💪💪👍👍👍

Wholesome moments ❤❤❤❤

Hey, man! Nice to see you! Q: *@**28:47* Have you ever considered either easily fab DIY or buy a used electric oven (220v) to bake enameled parts, or even a HIGH heat gun to cure? "baked on enamel" used to be a big deal years & years before powder coating existed. I've even used propane Benz-O-Matic torch to cure ceramic coatings for headers & blocks in situ. The heat makes stuff flow, speeds curing- I know you know that, I'm just rambling.

red callipers means more responsive braking

Awwww...gonna leave us hanging without unwrapping the actual subframe!? lol

Someone makes a tapered cone tool that allows you to spin the flange and heat that wheel bearing race. Once it gets hot enough the race falls off. Super easy.

You madman

So of course I see this right after I do my front lower control arms on my 92 Galant VR4 # 927. My question would be what would happen if you don't put the sleeve back in before you put the new poly bushing back in?

18:26 Removing those bushings...so easy a caveman could do it? 🤔😁

Jafro, our problem is people like us, we take something that was *_engineered to fail after a certain time_* and prolong it's death. People who do this with loved ones or pets (same thing IMO) are said to be macabre and cruel; "scrap it and buy new" or be called "cheap" because you don't follow the Lemmings & throw your money at some new garbage, because it's "just a car". I get misty eyed at salvage yards. All that death and destruction, mostly because of careless people, either causing or being victim; the machine has been ruined, deemed "beyond repair" by some "mechanic" who has a shiny used whatever to sell the grieving owner.

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Drive across town and eat bbq. Sounds like code for go to harbor freight and hit up buz and neds🎉

I was able to get my bushings out without burning them and I'm pretty sure I used a Harbor Freight Ball Joint press. I might have footage I can look at to confirm.

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и еще на верхние задние рычаги можно поставить сайлент блоки от тоеты

28:04 Jafro is a cat

What lube are you using to install those bushes? Doesnt petroleum lube deteriorate poly?

Great video 😄. Are these "Febest" seals only avalible option, I've read many negative reviews for this brand, here in East Europe, but sometimes there are no other options in fact ... let's hope they are good 😅.

Part 1 is missing now. Was it posted and deleted?

How many Clutch T-shirts do you own?

Just spray painting won't hold up the factory paint is much better

Was that Frank Rizzo

Car opera

Hey Jafro, you alluded to the pain in the ass that is removing bushing sleeves that are pressed into a subframe with no way of pushing them back out. Well...that is my reality right now on the '95 TSi AWD resto. You have any words of wisdom for getting those shells out? I've gotten two out by starting a cut with the dremel and punching it in until it gives way, but this seems horribly inefficient and the subframe itself is suffering some of the pain. Any thoughts?

*@**34:15* Oh, you'll regret it one night- When you're in your local ER for 6 hours with a Gallbladder attack or a clogged artery in your chest, because you're addicted to the damn things like I was! I'm donut free 2.7 years now. I saw that box and was instantly🤢🤮

Btw, I'd like to donate a JDM fuel door for your Galant...

I'm sitting here like... why not replace the struts... why not replace the ball joints... why not replace anything that isn't welded together..... and yet he is building his car, and mine has a blown headgasket..... for 5 months now.

как это все мне знакома, я потратил 2 года на свой galant.

Please don't burn rubber. Just cut them out. It's really not that hard.

Maybe by the time your 60 you'll run a good time. For someone who knows everything you sure can't make a car fast

I would have un-subbed if you didnt pet the shop dog.

ahhh mitsubishi bob ross, serenity now

oh man i have been a suscrber for 10 years ++... yes sir tabe next video we will see drillbits :P then it's probably time to say my name is simon.. not teamviskat,