Rusted subframe need help quick!

[felixt]

That's what you get from living in Quebec -. -

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

Seen worse at work. One guy's was completely rusted through at one corner.

They go for $5-700 new

 

[themachine]

That looks toast to me.

My previous 6th gen had less rust than that and the guy that would have done it for me said I needed one from a yard. He wouldn't bs me and is a very talented mechanic so when I see yours I think there's no chance.

I ended up buying a front subframe for 200$ (Canadian) and he put it in for $200. Which is an absolute steal for the kind of work involved.

I had the same issue with mine, also that loud noise when you're turning. I've called a lot junkyards and their accords all had a rusty/broken frame. I've finally found one online. My mechanic replaced it for 200 too which i couldn't complain about especially when i've seen the amount work and time that was put on.
My advice to you would be to not drive it anymore, look around online and try to be patient..they're not easy part to find unless you want to drop $800 and get it from the dealership. Best luck

 

[Slowfinger]

Hi, this is a design flaw, that actually made big time news a while ago, it is caused by the AC condenser drain pipe, which actually just so happens to drain right on top of the sub frame (passenger side). Over time the constant dripping of water rusts/rots out the sub frame. If you look at the opposite side, I bet it looks like new still, or normal. Definitely replace the sub frame, don't fix it, it can bite you back big time! Once done attach a diverter hose from the drain spout!

 

[agginline86]

Once done attach a diverter hose from the drain spout!

We should make a DIY for this

 

[Slim]

You cant weld good metal to rusty garbage. youre better off dropping it and getting one from a junk yard.

 

[Brad2274]

Hi, this is a design flaw, that actually made big time news a while ago, it is caused by the AC condenser drain pipe, which actually just so happens to drain right on top of the sub frame (passenger side). Over time the constant dripping of water rusts/rots out the sub frame. If you look at the opposite side, I bet it looks like new still, or normal. Definitely replace the sub frame, don't fix it, it can bite you back big time! Once done attach a diverter hose from the drain spout!

You cant weld good metal to rusty garbage. youre better off dropping it and getting one from a junk yard.

stahp bumping these random old threads, he probably already resolved it lol

 

[Slim]

stahp bumping these random old threads, he probably already resolved it lol

hah I only saw the guy before me. my bad.