[JZeke]

Does anyone have a recommendation of a Chicago-area shop that can install a subframe brace? Or better yet one that has done an install for you that you trust. I realize its straightfoward, but I tend to be wary of mechanics I don't personally know... and I don't really know any in the Chicago area (I moved here a couple years ago and had my Subaru serviced at Autobarn.)

I live on the northside, but work out in La Grange, so anyone either in the city, a northwest 'burb out around here to Westmont/Downers would be ideal, though I am flexible.

 

[Dave 37]

Whoever you choose, help them out by printing a picture of the installed brace. That way, they can see exactly where to put it. There are at least two at cardomain.com. Taliaferro Imports (genuinesaab) has instructions that come with the brace that they sell.

 

[jd1969]

Is there any welding involved in this install? Other wise it looks pretty easy, like it could be DIY deal.

 

[Gs04aero]

Is there any welding involved in this install? Other wise it looks pretty easy, like it could be DIY deal.

It is a DIY. It's three bolts with a step by step instruction on the GS site. You can handle it. I've only worried about getting under the car for access. Whether you find a shop or DIY make sure you get pictures of how it should be installed and the writeup off GS site.

 

[jd1969]

If the OP is willing to wait until warm weather hits I would be happy to help do this. I have a full garage, with all the tools you could ever need and I know how to use them. This looks like a really easy job. The only catch is I have my Mustang and my friends Dart in there now and I cannot move the Stang and the Dart is in winter storage.

 

[Cosmicflash]

Try Fred at www.dzlsabe.com

 

[JZeke]

I don't know why, but to me thats a beautiful shot.

Thanks for the DZL link. From reading the rants their website they sound cool, I'm def gonna give them a call.