Subframe - Threaded Rod - Size?

[Ed Hodson]

I'll be removing the gearbox from my Clio 182 in a few weeks. To do so, I've read that it's best to lower the subframe by a few inches, replacing the bolts with threaded rod.

Can anyone tell me what size threaded rod I need please?

Thank you,

Ed

 

[hipwell]

Front is M10 I think, can't remember about the rear, but slightly bigger.

I wouldn't bother to be honest, I did mine last week and there was plenty of room with the passenger side bolts all the way out, and the driver's side bolts almost all the way out

 

[Ed Hodson]

That’s useful to hear. Thanks!

 

[hipwell]

No worries. Just sick the jack under the subframe to help you get it back up once the new box is in.

I ended up needing new bolts for the front as they wouldn't torque up without skipping a thread so keep that in mind and have some M10 nuts and bolts on standby just incase