Hi. I previously asked about the nut for the subframe, perhaps I didn't make it as clear as I should. my problem is the subframe itself, I need to drop it but the rear mounting for it is the problem. The nut inside the bodyshell has come free and the whole lot bolt and all just turns and canot be undone. Can anyone tell me how to get at those nuts. I don't want to weaken the bodyshell by cutting several hole i'd rather get it in the right place. My thanks to cdc.

P M King, January 2011

next time if doing a wishbone is easier to grind the top off the bolt then put a new 1 in upside down have done this cutting a window out inside the car with a grinder is easier then can be seam welded back

here to help, January 2011

sorry got mixed up,remember that the rear lower arm bolts cant be removed meaning the subframe has to be dropped to change an arm,what a great design,remember doing a clutch and did flip them over when the subframe was out but didn`t have the problem you are having,sounds like the captive nut is seized and is turning on the bolt,sometimes there is no easy way but to try and judge the best you can where the nut is situated,you may have to lift carpets and try a hole saw to hopefully get above the nut and get a socket/spanner onto the nut,good luck

cdc, January 2011