Rear subframe corrosion.

[johnyboy]

My xk8 has failed mot on A frame under rear axle, I am looking at fitting a secondhand one as a new one is not available does any one know if they are hard to fit it looks straight forward ? are the bushes hard to press out of A frame as I will be fitting new ones ? is a press required?
I will be carrying out welding repair to end of sill , apart from disconnecting battery ,do you have to take any other precautions as far as electrics are concerned ?
Many thanks
John.

[Tonyinmeva]

Hi ,Tony here in Cornwall I recently replaced my rear bushes, not too difficult a job , the bolts along the length of the frame were very tight and a little awkward to get a spanner on the top to stop the nut spinning. I used a drift and tapped out the old bushes a press was not needed .
Did not do any welding so did not disconnect my battery.

[johnyboy]

Thanks Tony for your help
John.