Rear Suspension quick question

[XFSTag]

Afternoon all

I am in the process of cleaning the underseal off the rear floor pans now and to a complete job of it inside and out I need to remove the rear subframe locking straps. Question is... am I ok to just release the bolts holding these to the floor area and move them slightly, can I assume this won't affect anything un-toward?

Might seem a daft question but I haven't touched the rear suspension as yet and I thought it best to ask before undoing the parts tomorrow. I only need to move them a clean, paint the area inside and out and apply new seam sealer to finish off the job (one at a time too). Which is surprisingly rust free! Is the plate on the inside welded in place or loose?

I am getting near to refitting the interior again now so should be back on the road in a few weeks just in time for the rain knowing my luck!!
Cheers
Glyn

[Andrew S]

Hi Glyn,
Yes its OK to move the trap as long as you put a trolley jack under the cross member and lift slightly and don't move the car during the process and do one side at a time.

Good luck
Andrew

[jleyton]

Hi Glyn,
Yes its OK to move the trap as long as you put a trolley jack under the cross member and lift slightly and don't move the car during the process and do one side at a time.

Good luck
Andrew

Yep, I did it all ok on mine - although I didn't even use the trolley jack as suggested by Andrew

Cheers

Julian

[XFSTag]

Cheers Andrew
Much appreciated
I had worries of it going twang and all sorts letting go
I shall be under the old girl whilst they are saying "I Do" tomorrow
Cheers
Glyn

[XFSTag]

Yep, I did it all ok on mine - although I didn't even use the trolley jack as suggested by Andrew

Cheers

Julian

Cheers Julian

[jleyton]

I shall be under the old girl whilst they are saying "I Do" tomorrow
Cheers
Glyn

Ooh err