Danny4809 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I own a 96 Eldorado and I have recently bent the front engine cradle frame on the passenger side. I'm looking for advice on either replacing the frame or any websites that sell them for a decent price.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEldo97 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Try your local salvage yard. If they don't have any on premises they should be able to get one for you. You have a lot of work ahead of you my friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 If I were you, if you are doing this job yourself is to get a support that holds the engine and transmission in place from the top and just remove the carriage and replace it. Something like this http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis58000.html Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I would check with a body shop that has a frame straghtening machine - it is possible the damage can be fixed with the frame machine. That would be a lot less work than replacing the subframe. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 If you find a cradle with arms. Really only about 20 bolts and some brake lines. Never would I try to repair a cradle. Actually not too bad of job.. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthstarPerformance Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 I've got a '96 Seville- they have the same platform. I'll be wrecking the car soon- bought for the engine&trans. PM me if you need the subframe assembly, I can probably get one shipped to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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