So i went to replace my subframe mount and the bottom bolts dont line up. I have the top bolt tq'd down and the lowest bolt threaded in, but theres tension on it making it harder to further thread by hand. Im coming on here to see what you guys think or if you guys have some trick that can help me out. Maybe im just denying to myself that my subframe is bent. I would like to avoid dealing with that until i get another job lmao. The car is stilling on jacks for the front end and there is no tire on the RH side. To be clear this is the RH subframe mount. Thanks in advance!



Its a little blurry but the tab is sitting in the correct hole

 

I recently lowered mine replacing a steering rack. The rear subframe bracket has an alignment hole (rear most part of bracket has a U notch, aligns with an open hole) that needs checking. I recommend the following:
1) Properly jack the subframe with a cross bar (eg 4X4 cut to length) around the place of those mid mount points in your pics.
2) Loose one inch only front subframe bolts and flange bolts (frame will lower a little), and then the rear subframe bolts and flange bolts.
3) Lower jack a little to allow subframe to sag.
4) Check side frame bolt alignment (in your pics) in the vertical plane. Use pry bars to slightly jockey frame if needed.
5) When close, loosely thread side frame bolts to hold alignment. Do note you have the option and may want to remove or loosen the vertical bolt that holds the side bracket if needed to help (I had to on the driver side).
6) Raise jack and double check frame alignment, and that rear bracket alignment hole is lined up.
7) If good, tighten all bolts to spec

Let me know if this makes sense. If needed I can send some pics....
Carl

 

Let me add, also of course the side mount bolts should be loosened or removed BOTH sides

 

You mentioned that you had pictures? I would love to get them to understand further. Thank you again in advance