Part Number Request: Subframe/Crossmember/K frame

NinjaMonkey06 · Post by **NinjaMonkey06** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:14 pm

I need the part number for a 2000 Neon subframe. Unless anyone knows if I can use a 2003 subframe in a 2000 without major modifications.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:40 pm

The part number for a 2003 is different, but As Far As I Know, it will bolt right up, like it grew there.

Chrysler 'superseded' the older K-frame p/n's with newer, 'revised' versions.
I thought I read somewhere here, that the 'revised' newer part numbers are either stronger or have better corrosion protection.

I'll wait for Bill to chime in......

- Nick

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:37 am

occasional demons wrote:They are all the same fit wise. The differences are in the bracing underneath.
2.0
5272341AA '00/'01 $582.00 superceded from 5272238AE ('00)5272238AG ('01)
5272341AB '02 $757.00
5272341AC '03 $352.00
5272341AF '04/'05 $407.00

2.4
5290203AB '03/'04 $752.00
5290203AC '05 $814.00

Mopar's correct name is "Crossmember"

Prices may not be current.... OK most likely Not.

NinjaMonkey06 · Post by **NinjaMonkey06** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:50 am

Awesome. Thank you guys so much.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:14 pm

NickKo wrote:The part number for a 2003 is different, but As Far As I Know, it will bolt right up, like it grew there.

Chrysler 'superseded' the older K-frame p/n's with newer, 'revised' versions.
I thought I read somewhere here, that the 'revised' newer part numbers are either stronger or have better corrosion protection.

I'll wait for Bill to chime in......

- Nick

the revised version is basically the same except for the webbing that goes across the bottom of the k frame (where it would usually rust out). the revised newer version just hase a couple web pieces welded to the bottom, unlike the older versions which had an intricate plate with holes there that would retain water and rust out easily.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:14 pm

r/tguy02 wrote:
the revised version is basically the same except for the webbing that goes across the bottom of the k frame (where it would usually rust out). the revised newer version just hase a couple web pieces welded to the bottom, unlike the older versions which had an intricate plate with holes there that would retain water and rust out easily.

That's it. I just couldn't remember what it was.

Thanks for the info !

- Nick

Post by **occasional demons** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:32 am

Psh, they rust anyways. I put a zillion coats of paint on the new one I bought, and it is rusting through that.

Damn things must have been rusting when they painted them.

Even the newer cars have the same problem. My Mom's 2007 Caliber's cross member is rusting very nicely.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:15 am

occasional demons wrote:Psh, they rust anyways. I put a zillion coats of paint on the new one I bought, and it is rusting through that.

Damn things must have been rusting when they painted them.

Even the newer cars have the same problem. My Mom's 2007 Caliber's cross member is rusting very nicely.

This is a good place to use POR-15.
I will have to do mine soon, while I still have a K-frame to paint.......

http://www.por15.com/POR-15-Rust-Preven ... roducts/1/

- Nick

nerox · Post by **nerox** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 4:51 pm

r/tguy02 wrote: the revised version is basically the same except for the webbing that goes across the bottom of the k frame (where it would usually rust out). the revised newer version just hase a couple web pieces welded to the bottom, unlike the older versions which had an intricate plate with holes there that would retain water and rust out easily.

anyone know the actual purpose of said webbing?

Post by **occasional demons** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:59 pm

For reinforcement; keeps it from deflecting in or out.

nerox · Post by **nerox** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 3:13 pm

Really? it looks way too flimsy to provide any kind of structural suppport