Subframe Bushings - Think i created a major ooopsie

[BlackBart]

…However I am not sure about my subframe alignment after all…”

I may be off but I think the one corner with the pin locates the subframe. It can rotate some but not to a huge degree. The other 3 bolts lock it into place. The small error in the orientation to the chassis / body is taken out with the suspension alignment.

This is likely so the assembly process is faster at the factory.

[Krons]

If you do motor mounts — definitely do the OEM brands (Hutchinson) as the Off brand ones I used made the car vibrate worse after install than the 150k+ mile old ones.

Never heard of "Hutchinson", I don't think those are available in Germany. But you can get Lemförder engine mounts, although they are somewhat pricey. Also other shades of quality.
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Per the FCPEuro.com website Hutchinson was the original equipment supplier for many of the P2 chassis cars.

[vtl]

However I am not sure about my subframe alignment after all.

As said, you have to do a 4WD alignment after touching the subframe, front or rear. Your thrust angle has changed, need to address that.

[lrock]

However I am not sure about my subframe alignment after all. I followed the instructions from Vida for Torque, used new bolts and also new plastic washers. I am pretty sure that the subframe is slightly off the old witness marks at the body. Not sure if this is an issue at all, as I also got a new rear motor mount in and the engine sits about 2cm higher now.

just did this job as well, did you make sure to line the notch in the bushing up with the witness mark on the subframe?

[Krons]

Never heard of "Hutchinson", I don't think those are available in Germany. But you can get Lemförder engine mounts, although they are somewhat pricey. Also other shades of quality.

Per the FCPEuro.com website Hutchinson was the original equipment supplier for many of the P2 chassis cars.
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