subframe is rusted and axle fell out

1997 GEO METRO
150,000 MILES
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CAVEMAN63
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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.
Sep 5, 2011 at 2:02 AM
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MERLIN2021
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what's the question? seems you know where this car goes next!
Sep 5, 2011 at 2:11 AM
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FIXITMR
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some more welding to do? you may want put an extra cross plate between mounts for extra strength?
Sep 5, 2011 at 3:27 AM
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MERLIN2021
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You might never align this car right again....
Sep 5, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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FIXITMR
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you can google geo metro frame repair and do a lot of reading/ideas. it's been done before.
Sep 5, 2011 at 8:13 PM