I've got some new powerflex bushings on the way, and I have to do this soon. Will I be able to do this on jackstands, even just lowering the rear of the subframe?

 

I've done it twice on jackstands so yes it can be done.This should help as well.

 

Yes it can be done -- here is a link to a "how to" for this project
http://www.motoringalliance.com/libr...g-subframe-62/
(a log in maybe required - it's free)

For most this is much easier than removing the sub frame.

 

I did mine without a lift...it's not that bad. I also changed all the ball joints while I had the sub frame laying on the floor.

 

I've had a ton of customers get our prepressed Powerflex control arm bushings and do it on the floor. I personally wouldn't, but I have a lift. If you do just take your time and get the car as high as possible.

 

Way, yes I just ordered them from you last week. Thanks! Looking forward to getting these done- original bushings with 104,000 miles on them are not too much fun...

 

Sounds like you're well on your way. Take your time and you'll get it done.

One comment about home fix-it jobs. Anything can be done on jack stands, by a competent home mechanic. I often see people here asking about the ease of a particular job. People have to remember that ease is a relative concept: something that is easy for one person is over the head of another. It is important to take into account your own skills, tools, and experience, as well as the great variety of opinion that we get here. Somebody's motivation can be purely altruistic in their advice to 'go for it', but not understand the limitations of the advisee.

My general policy is to say 'go for it' to the home mechanic if the work doesn't involve steering or brakes--for safety reasons. If you want to install an intake, pulley, or exhaust, go for it, you're probably not risking bodily harm if it all goes wrong. Suspension stuff, brake stuff-maybe it's best to leave that to an insured professional. But who am I to tell you what you know. If you've got experience and tools, go for it

 

The job does look pretty easy, nothing more really than undoing a lot of bolts and carefully lowering the frame as far as I can tell. I'd take it to a local shop if I could foot the bill, but well, I can't and that's why I have to do this stuff myself. I'm not worried about doing work on jackstands. While it is uncomfortable, I've done enough of it already to know many things can be done. My biggest fear when working on a car is that I'll get halfway through and not be able to finish. I was only worried about the subframe because I wasn't sure how much arm clearance was needed to get some of the bolts off when you're squeezed under the car on your back. I also don't have an impact gun yet, but if this job necessitates one, I'll certainly buy one. I need it anyway.