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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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I was wondering if I could install the whole mk4 rear subframe into a SC?

Has anyone done this?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Nope, be a pioneer and try it out and let us know how it go's. Good luck.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Nobody has tried this??
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Why would you want to?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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I think if you want to use the MKIV Supra rear sway bar you have to use the subframe as well. So yes it should fit.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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You can use just the rear subframe mounts from the Supra to use the sway bars. Replacing the entire subframe is an entirely different story. To the OP, if you do this, please document and take pictures as you go.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by T0ked
You can use just the rear subframe mounts from the Supra to use the sway bars. Replacing the entire subframe is an entirely different story. To the OP, if you do this, please document and take pictures as you go.
Ah I see, good stuff.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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I believe "Supra DR" has done it and I also am preparing to give it a try.

EDIT: Wrong! I just read it again. He put the MKIV Subframe in his SC and that is what I am going to do.
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Originally Posted by morris
Why would you want to?
Okay so I guess this is a really stupid question?
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Yes the MKIV rear subframe will bolt upto the SC. If I remember correctly, the only issue was something about the brakes or rotors. (Or was it the spindles)
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by morris
Okay so I guess this is a really stupid question?
I'm curious as well...

I see zero reason that it would be an upgrade of any sorts...
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I was swaping the complete MKIV because I need the six speed diff, six speed axles, and brakes. Seems easier to bolt the whole assembly in.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Is the 6 speed rear stronger then the 5 speed? I was under the assumption that the SC had the Same rear end as the SC with some minor differences!
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottURnot
I believe "Supra DR" has done it and I also am preparing to give it a try.

EDIT: Wrong! I just read it again. He put the MKIV Subframe in his SC and that is what I am going to do.

Well please let me know if it works!! I havent bought mine yet. I heard the 6 speed subframe has some extra bracing.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Yes..........

Of couse it's a upgrade. HD diff, axles, brake calipers, rotors, sway bar,
everything.
The only changes I made was the connectors on the ABS sensors &
swapped the parking brake cables.

I'll look around for pics.
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