What Is This Part Called?

[MartytraM]

Hi i am hoping for a bitof help here, went to change the rear brake pads/discs on my ARX and noticed a crack on the part pictured below.

Firstly, shit.

Secondly, what is it called so i can try and source the part from here or a wrecker.

Thirdly, is this part the same on all m35 models?

Thanks in advance!

Marty

[MrStabby]

Subframe

http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/436170-m35-cracked-rear-subframe/

[Lakes101]

One of those will cost a bit unless you can find a wreck this one in goid nic. Think I saw a subframe on import monster a couple weeks ago have a look on there! You could also get it welded up!!

[Ben C34]

Silly m35 stageas with their bodgy subframes...

[Brick]

Getting it welded is the best option, and if done right should be completely safe.

[Duncan]

Getting it welded is the best option, and if done right should be completely safe.

+1, common fault and a common repair, it will be as good as new. Don't forget to check the other side too.

[Daleo]

Get it welded by a pro; problem solved.

There are 2 different subframes, because yours is an AR-X; you need a Hicas subframe.

[66yostagea]

Is that an alloy sub frame?

[Lakes101]

Yes alloy

[Hertz Donut]

Anyone know if this only affects pre-facelift models or is it the full M35 run?

[Daleo]

No idea, I don't think there was a fundamental redesign.

I do know that PNM35 AR-X's have a steel rear lower control arm; where the NM35 AR-X uses an alloy part.

[Brick]

Does your car have hicas? Am I wrong in thinking this seems to be a larger problem in hicas models? Is there a difference in sub frames?

[PN-Mad]

Anyone know if this only affects pre-facelift models or is it the full M35 run?

Dunno, mine hasn't cracked... Has yours?

[Hertz Donut]

Well, I've currently got the car loaded so much that it's almost tucking tyre on stock suspension and wheels, and I'm about to hook up a loaded trailer (700kg or so, with 38kg pressure on the tow ball) and drive 200km over typically shitty, winding NZ roads, so I guess it's about to get a reasonable workout.

I kinda don't want to check it, because being a typical male, if I can't see it, it isn't there.