Jsk_412

The same thing happened to me a few months ago. I have a 2010 Legacy and the front subframe rails were rusted through. I picked up a replacement subframe (k frame?) at a parts salvage near me for like $150 or so. Cleaned it up and sprayed some sort of undercoating all over it so it hopefully won't rust. The install wasn't terrible but I was able to throw it on a lift, which was super super helpful. It is pretty straightforward for the most part. The most difficult part was the fasteners on and around the steering rack. It is very tight in there, so ratcheting wrenches are a must, but there still isn't much clearance so I would definitely recommend getting a set of crowfoot wrenches!!! I can't say how long it took me because I replaced basically all of the front suspension at that time and broke some bolts taking the struts off. It is probably a full day of work if you do it from jackstands though. Pb Blaster, torch, and some drill bits will make things much easier just incase. I picked up a set of cobalt drill bits, cobalt left-handed bits, and extractors off of amazon for like maybe $50 after breaking well over that in the crappy ti bits that lowes and home depot carry. Well worth it imo!!