What to look for??

[revster]

I'm going to look at a couple of Nytros this week. Can anyone give me some pointers on things to look for specific to the Nytro?

What is the easiest way to spot a bent subframe? Will the shox be off center or will they bend with out that happening? Any pointer would be great.

Thanks for any advice you guys can give me.

 

[09nytro]

yes the shock will be off center

 

[rrxx-1]

Shocks are always off center, can't go by that, unless they are rubbing on a-arm. Look for wrinkles in the subframe plate, below where the lower a arms meet.......

 

[**sj**]

take a measurement from each of the following locations...

spindle top joint to rear axle center and spindle mount bottom joint to rear axle center both sides ....should be the same

 

[Grimm]

Shocks are always off center, can't go by that, unless they are rubbing on a-arm. Look for wrinkles in the subframe plate, below where the lower a arms meet.......

Inspecting the bottom suppport plate (with the circle cutout) is the most reliable way to notice if the subframe was bent. Just looking at the spindles/shocks positions may not indicate a problem, especially since it's easy to bend them back into position.

Look at the support plate and see if there is any buckling, crinkling, paint flaking and/or rust. Here is a pic of what a bent subframe looks like, but keep in mind that the 08s don't have this support plate, at least not stock.

 

[revster]

Thanks for the feedback guys.