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Really late on this response but maybe it'll be useful for someone in the future, I did change my RSM but noise was still present so I got my subframe reinforced by a shop in like late October. Sadly...

Got some quotes the last couple days, found a competitive one and seems like the shop is run by good people, ~2100-2200 for reinforcement+ all bushings replaced. Haven’t officially confirmed w/ them...

I have the tools for the DIY, those snap-ring shims look like a pain though. when i had the diff out i had a brief moment where i was going to say fuck it and just order one to have installed but...

Tangentially related, i was planning this job for when i decided on what lsd i wanted to install, seems like torsen style would be right for me but am curious about install, do most just go the...

yeah its possible i smaller cracks i cant see due to undercoating/subframe, not sure theyd warrant the thud noise though. for those who have had their subframe mounts reinforced by a shop, did they...

Gotcha thanks, and yeah my experiences with lemforder have been very good, whether on this car or a e39 530i i used to have.

Also how long have you had those shock mounts and what kind of suspension are you running? I read some comments about meyle hd ones on fcp euro and one person mentioned they might not fit well w/...

yeah it was my plan to get it done anyway, just was hoping i could enjoy the car for a little while before i splurge on the job. But if the noise persists even after i change the rear shock mounts...

Yeah I have seen prices anywhere from 1500-3000 browsing e46fanatics. Would have to call around, mobile welder would be interesting to me, would be nice to examine the welds and generally speaking...

yeah, still can’t visibly inspect any cracks, was the same when I had the diff dropped, possible some hairline cracks exist when the subframe is dropped though. Regardless of what I do probably not...

whats a reasonable price in y’alls opinion for the job? And does anyone have any recommendations for shops in philly area?

Also how do you guys post pictures on here, doesn’t let me attach photos from my phone, even when I changed the format. I’m going to change RSM first, the metal appears to have separated from the...

I just checked shock mounts does appear like they are ready to be replaced. Its possible it could be either flex disc or center support bearing but I also don't really experience any prolonged...

have not, know the shocks/stuts have been replaced, ~40k on them right now. I’ll add it to my list of things to check tomorrow.

Hey all,

I’ve been recently troubleshooting a thud coming from my driveline/rear end, when I first purchased the car I double checked the vehicle for subframe cracks even though PO had recent...