Shout-out to Randy at BIC.

[MoparMarq]

Talk about "mission creep". It started as a simple bushing replacement. But since the rear subframe was out anyway, might as well get the reinforcement kit for it, even though it wasn't cracked and my power level is stock. Ordered the kit from Randy and it was here within two weeks. Faster than I needed it, but I appreciate the speedy service just the same. Found a local guy to weld in the parts for me, as I have no skill or tools for that. Thank you Randy!

 

[debrucer]

Talk about "mission creep". It started as a simple bushing replacement. But since the rear subframe was out anyway, might as well get the reinforcement kit for it, even though it wasn't cracked and my power level is stock. Ordered the kit from Randy and it was here within two weeks. Faster than I needed it, but I appreciate the speedy service just the same. Found a local guy to weld in the parts for me, as I have no skill or tools for that. Thank you Randy! View attachment 84950

That's a pretty sight! Easy to appreciate how hard it was to get there. Keep up with the process and get pictures. Most of us will never see this for real. Following.

 

[Piratetip]

Oh wow he is still making these reinforcement kits?
Nice.

 

[Koenigturbo]

Ok now make a chassis brace for targa wobble.

 

[Enraged]

I didn't realize he was still selling parts, that's great.

I have a set of his targa bars from years ago, I don't think a chassis brace is going to help much.

 

[Zazzn]

yep. i got my kit from randy.

 

[MoparMarq]

Started new thread (labelled appropriately) with pics as project continues...
Rear subrame and control arm bushing project.

 

[Enraged]

How much was the kit? I don't see it on his site.

 

[MoparMarq]

It was US$110.00, shipped to Vancouver, WA. Paypal. I can't remember if I emailed him from his website BICPERFORMANCE.COM or pm'd him here.

 

[zhenya2002]

Is this a known weakness in our cars? Even the hardtop versions?

 

[MoparMarq]

Others here can speak to it with more experience than I. No problem for my car. But if your power level is substantially higher than stock, your differential LSD is upgraded to tighter than stock, and/or your neck of the woods is road-saltier (and therefore more rust causing), it could be a problem.