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1997 Geo Metro Repair Question


Topics covered: Frame, Rust, Axle.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on September 5, 2011

We rewelded the sub-frame in a 97 Geo Metro LSI because it had rusted apart. Both sides were welded. We took it for a drive,after driving a mile or s

We rewelded the sub-frame in a 97 Geo Metro LSI because it had rusted apart. Both sides were welded. We took it for a drive,after driving a mile or so passenger side wheel axle came out of transmission because the area where frame bolts to body of car tore away from rust.
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Replied on September 5, 2011

what's the question? seems you know where this car goes next!

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on September 5, 2011

some more welding to do? you may want put an extra cross plate between mounts for extra strength?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on September 5, 2011

You might never align this car right again....

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on September 5, 2011

you can google geo metro frame repair and do a lot of reading/ideas. it's been done before.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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