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subframe

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Too Afraid to Ask

It’s like a small frame inside the car that holds up parts of the suspension and sometimes the engine, keeping everything in place.

Technical Definition

A subframe is a structural component that supports the suspension and often the engine or transmission, acting as a bridge between the chassis and these systems.

Hear It Discussed

"...I had taken the front subframe off and over in the other corner is a pile of suspension parts..."

Peter Egan, Remastered Bring a Trailer Podcast 31:49

"because I will do a double subframe swap. I'll start off the front subframe, which will then include suspension, brakes, steering, engine, transmission, all of it."

Jason’s New Project: VR6 Mk3 Cabrio Incoming — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep. 204 The Carmudgeon Show 11:28

"Sometimes if you hit the boot, it'll go up, which pushes the subframe down. Yes."

Coming to you from 35,000 feet Smith and Sniff 28:05

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