so i need some major help with rear suspension

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jul 14, 2014

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apparently i have hit something, it messed my rims up enough to need replacing and when i had the alignment check the rear toe will not come into spec. the mechanic showed me a broken piece on the subframe that is the culprit from what he can tell while messing with it on the alignment rack, has anyone else had this issue?

 

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ScratchNSniff

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• Jul 14, 2014

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Generally a picture of what is damaged would help...

 

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hornsfan10609

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2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2

• Jul 14, 2014

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The adjustment bolts for the suspension can break or seize on any car after 11 years, it's not that uncommon.

 

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jul 14, 2014

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ScratchNSniff said:

Generally a picture of what is damaged would help...

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i cant get one... but its the big bar in the middle between the 2 rear wheels

 

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jul 14, 2014

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hornsfan10609 said:

The adjustment bolts for the suspension can break or seize on any car after 11 years, it's not that uncommon.

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yeah are those on the big bar that is between the 2 rear wheels? i think called the subframe?

 

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jul 14, 2014

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i believe in the diagram on the page link below the part i am having issues with is labeled 15 and is said to be cross member by the site, does anyone know if thats where everything bolts up to does it have 2 bolts in it facing the rear kinda close together? if so thats my problem part


http://www.parkmazdaoemparts.com/pa...iteid=215334&vehicleid=138154&diagram=F699100

 

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• Jul 15, 2014

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Yep...that is definitely the subframe...I have a few rear ones I would gladly sell cheap if you need a replacement...quite easy to swap out also...

 

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jul 15, 2014

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ScratchNSniff said:

Yep...that is definitely the subframe...I have a few rear ones I would gladly sell cheap if you need a replacement...quite easy to swap out also...

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it has 2 bolts on it where what looks like the swaybar or something bolts up? the bolt hole is messed up and it wont hold an alignment on the rear camber or toe. thats the part i need