mountain lion
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I need to replace the subframe in my Jetta and was wondering if anyone had advice on what frame to get? I initially was looking at a used ones from a scrap yard or ebay, but the prices they are going for I'd rather just a get a clean/new subframe with new bushings.
I see three available from vendors I like, prices are shipped:
Fixmyvw: $185
http://www.fixmyvw.com/engine-and-transmission-subframe-for-mk4-golf-jetta-new-beetle-1j0199313j/
ID: $315
http://www.idparts.com/subframe-a4-p-3694.html
Factory VW: $375
https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_IV--TDI/ES259194/
Any thoughts on the $150 frame from Fixmyvw? I don't believe they sell trash parts, but I know you get what you pay for with replacement parts on these cars. Made by Mechanex, appears to be made in Germany. The original part ( 1J0199313J ) was superceded by part 1J0199313M which is what ECS has. Not sure who makes the one from ID.
This job will be a big enough of pain that I only want to do it once...is the $150 frame junk steel that is going to rust out or bend right after I put it in?
Advice welcome!
I see three available from vendors I like, prices are shipped:
Fixmyvw: $185
http://www.fixmyvw.com/engine-and-transmission-subframe-for-mk4-golf-jetta-new-beetle-1j0199313j/
ID: $315
http://www.idparts.com/subframe-a4-p-3694.html
Factory VW: $375
https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_IV--TDI/ES259194/
Any thoughts on the $150 frame from Fixmyvw? I don't believe they sell trash parts, but I know you get what you pay for with replacement parts on these cars. Made by Mechanex, appears to be made in Germany. The original part ( 1J0199313J ) was superceded by part 1J0199313M which is what ECS has. Not sure who makes the one from ID.
This job will be a big enough of pain that I only want to do it once...is the $150 frame junk steel that is going to rust out or bend right after I put it in?
Advice welcome!