Front lower control arm mount

2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
147,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STANEN8871
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Front right lower control arm sub-frame pocket mount rusted out. How can this be fixed without changing out sub-frame. Can I use some kind of strap clamp?
Sep 1, 2018 at 10:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

Living in PA, I experience rust issues all the time. There is no way to repair this to make it safe. The only suggestion I can even give would be to find someone really good at welding and who repairs frames and see if there is a way to weld new metal in place. If there is not, it needs replaced. As I am sure you already know, the lower control arm is extremely important and is not something to take a chance with.

Joe
Sep 2, 2018 at 1:06 PM
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STANEN8871
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Is it a difficult job to replace the sub-frame?
Sep 2, 2018 at 11:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi again. Not a fun job. I looked up labor and it calls for five hours and the skill level is higher.
Sep 3, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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STANEN8871
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Thanks for the information much appreciated.
Does the engine/trans-axle need to be supported or can this just be unbolted from the bottom?
Sep 4, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Everything will need to be supported.
Sep 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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